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Shap Outdoor Festival returns for second year

Shap Outdoor Festival is set to return for a second year following its successful debut in 2023.

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Investigation launches into Cumbrian train derailment

An investigation has been launched into the derailment of a train in South Cumbria.

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Join us for Uppies and Downies 2024!

Join us here for this year's Uppies and Downies 2024.

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Safety measures to be introduced for Appleby Horse Fair

Traffic calming for horses, improved signs and a new footway will all be in place for this year's Appleby Horse Fair.

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Teenager punched in Kendal

Police are investigating an assault in Kendal.

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Lake District’s Kirkstone Pass to reopen for Easter holidays

Kirkstone Pass will reopen for the Easter holidays after the latest phase of work has been completed.

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Gang attack Barrow man in early hours assault

A gang of up to five people attacked in a man in the early hours in Barrow town centre.

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Burglar who tried to get into house through cat flap caught after he left blood trail

A man who tried to get into a house through a cat flap has been jailed.

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Man jailed for stabbing on Cleator Moor street

A dangerous offender has been handed a jail term for a stabbing on a Cleator Moor road.

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Cash stolen from Carlisle Cathedral

A cash box containing over £60 has been stolen from Carlisle Cathedral.

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£2.3m revamp of Cumbrian care home revealed

A £2.3 million revamp of a Cumbrian care home has been revealed.

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100 people attend rally to protest Lake District quarry’s tourism plans

Around 100 people attended a rally to protest plans to develop a visitor attraction at a Lake District quarry.

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Morgan Kasiera joins CRFM line-up

Morgan Kasiera - set to be appearing at this year's Creamfields - has joined the line-up of Cumbria's newest radio station.

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Cockermouth’s former Jennings Brewery fails to sell at auction

Cockermouth's former Jennings Brewery has failed to sell at auction.

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Man accused of West Cumbrian murder appears in court

A man accused of murdering a woman in West Cumbria has appeared in front of a judge at Carlisle Crown Court.

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Prestigious award for Wigton Motor Club

Wigton Motor Club has been handed a prestigious award.

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People urged to stay safe around the county’s waters

People are urged to stay safe over Easter around the county's waters.

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West Cumbrian crematorium to close for two weeks

Distington Hall Crematorium will close for two weeks for a revamp.

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£330,000 boost for University of Cumbria degree apprenticeships

University of Cumbria has been given a £330,000 boost for its degree apprenticeships.

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Penrith man screamed ‘I’m going to kill you’ as he attacked victim

A Penrith man has been jailed for a vicious and premeditated bottle attack which left his victim fearing he would die.