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Rare Beatrix Potter family collection and Percy Kelly artworks to go under hammer at Mitchells

A rare collection of Beatrix Potter's personal letters, photographs and first editions and a private collection of artwork by Percy Kelly will go under the hammer in Cockermouth this month.

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From 1694 to today: New sculpture celebrates 11 head gardeners at Levens Hall

A South Cumbrian estate has unveiled a new steel sculpture to honour the 11 head gardeners who have shaped its grounds over 332 years.

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Meet the 20-year-old flying the flag for women in engineering

A 20-year-old Kirkby Stephen woman has won a rising star award after completing her training as a fibre splicer for a rural broadband project.

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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey backs campaign to save M6 junction from closure

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has backed a community campaign and petition with more than 8,000 signatures to keep an M6 junction open.

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Probe after racially aggravated incident in Carlisle

An investigation is underway following a report of a racially aggravated assault and public order incident in Carlisle.

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CCTV images released after shoplifting at Barrow supermarket

An investigation is underway following a report of shoplifting in Barrow.

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Five arrests as Cumbria police target rural crime

Police have made five arrests in connection with rural crimes.

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Delays after Lake District A592 crash

Drivers are warned of delays after a collision on a Lake District road.

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Mental health campaigner to bring 26kg postbox to Cumbria for film premiere

A mental health campaigner is bringing a 26kg cast-iron postbox to a north Cumbrian village hall for a film premiere exploring loneliness.

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West Cumbrian arts group’s National Lottery funding to expand creative workshops

A West Cumbrian arts organisation has secured funding to expand its creative programme for young people and families.

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Speed camera vans in Cumbria today

Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.

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Bomb squad called in after suspected ordnance found on Drigg beach

The bomb squad was called in after five suspected items of ordnance were found on the foreshore at Drigg.

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Injured cyclist rescued after coming off bike in Grizedale Forest

A cyclist was taken to hospital after coming off their gravel bike in Grizedale Forest.

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Drier days are on way for Cumbria: Your five-day weather outlook

Cumbria is in for a distinctly mixed bag over the next five days, with a wet and blustery start making way for a much-needed mid-week dry spell.

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Four 18-year-olds airlifted to safety after getting stuck on Lake District crag

Four 18-year-old were airlifted to safety after getting stuck on a Lake District crag.

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Missing woman from Kendal found

A 56-year-old woman reported as missing from Kendal has been found, police said.

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Five callouts for Coastguard team in two days

Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team has responded to five emergency callouts this week, including a person injured on a beach and suspected ordnance found on the sand.

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Reckless Lake District jet ski riders stopped by police and rangers

Two men face prosecution and another rider has been warned after jet skis were driven recklessly at excessive speeds in the Lake District.

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Over 1,200 people complete Walk to Remember for St Mary’s Hospice

Over 1,200 people have completed a night walk between Ulverston and Barrow to remember loved ones and raise funds for a local hospice.

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Heavy downpours to give way to midweek dry spells: The Cumbria weather forecast

Cumbria is facing a very wet end to the week, with heavy rain dominating the forecast for today and lingering into Monday.