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Man in 60s dies after two-vehicle crash on A66
A man in his 60s has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A66.
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Drunk woman made racist comment about housing worker
A woman who made a racist comment about a staff member at Carlisle Civic Centre has been fined.
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Two 17-year-old boys and 19-year-old woman arrested after four-car dangerous driving incident
Two 17-year-old boys and a 19-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following an incident involving four cars.
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Parts of Cumbria set to be hit by strongest winds of Storm Boelo
Parts of Cumbria are set to be hit be the strongest winds of Storm Boelo this weekend.
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Girl followed by man in suspicious Carlisle incident
A girl was followed by a man during a suspicious incident in Carlisle.
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10p swimming sessions return in north and West Cumbria for half term
Youngsters aged up to 16 in north and West Cumbria will be able to swim at five indoor pools for 10p over the October half term.
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Power cuts begin in Cumbria as county braces for Storm Boelo
Over 70 properties in Cumbria are currently suffering power cuts.
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Lake District teenage wild campers guided to safety after tent collapses in high winds
Two teenagers wild camping in the Lake District had to shelter inside their collapsed tent overnight after strong winds and heavy rain prevented them from descending safely in the dark.
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Weekend A66 roadworks postponed due to poor weather forecast
Weekend work planned for a Cumbrian road has been postponed due to safety concerns following the weather forecast for poor weather.
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Lake District walkers praised by mountain rescue team for going above and beyond to help
A 30-year-old lone woman was rescued in the dark on Lining Crag after becoming lost, cold and wet in heavy rain and high winds.
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Plans for 98 new homes in Carlisle approved despite cul-de-sac concerns
Plans for a 98-home development to the north of Carlisle, dubbed the biggest cul-de-sac in England, have been unanimously approved.
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Changing Places and public toilets guide for Cumbria
If you are ever caught short in Cumbria, never fear as we are here!
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Penrith Town Council apologises for signs’ spelling mistakes
An apology has been issued after spelling errors were spotted on £170,000-worth of new signs installed across Penrith.
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A595 Distington bypass closed southbound
The southbound carriageway of the A595 Distington bypass is currently blocked.
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Businesses in Lake District town given fire safety advice after spate of blazes
Businesses in a Lake District town have been given fire safety advice following a recent spate of blazes in the area.
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Carlisle Carnivale cancelled due to Storm Boelo
Carlisle Carnivale has been cancelled this weekend due to Storm Boelo.
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CCTV appeal after chained-up bike stolen in Carlisle
A bicycle was stolen in Carlisle after a thief cut through its security chain.
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Drive to protect council frontline workers steps up
A Cumbrian council will wrap its vehicles in anti-abuse messages to help protect frontline workers from intimidation.
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Drivers warned as north Cumbrian bridge set to shut for up to three weeks
A three-week closure is planned for a north Cumbrian road bridge for stonework repairs.
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Arrest after street altercation in Workington
A man in his 20s has been arrested following an altercation with a woman in a West Cumbrian town.