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Morecambe Bay health trust awarded £887,000 for clean energy work

The health trust that runs hospitals in South Cumbria has been awarded £887,000 to install clean energy upgrades and help it cut its bills.

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£2 million project to open new coroners court for Cumbria

Cumbria's coroners have officially moved into their new offices after a £2 million project.

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West Cumbrian sex offender jailed for breaching court order

A registered sex offender who breached a court order by using a mobile phone set to incognito mode has been given another immediate prison sentence.

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Cumbrian drink driver trying to get home caught by police in Gretna

A court has heard how a driver aiming to head home from Penrith to an Eden Valley village was found intoxicated behind the wheel of a car in Gretna — around 40 miles from his house.

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M6 driver in court after almost £180,000 found in vehicle

An M6 driver has appeared in court after almost £180,000 cash was found in a vehicle stopped by police in north Cumbria.

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Next step to decide £3.5m future of Penrith Town Hall

Council chiefs will be considering the future of Penrith Town Hall later this year.

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Car set on fire in Carlisle driveway – do you know these men?

CCTV images have been released after a car was set on fire in a Carlisle driveway.

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Biggest ever Vintage Toy & Model Sale to be held at Mitchells

Mitchells will be holding its biggest ever Vintage Toy & Model Sale at its Cockermouth venue this month.

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Noel Coward’s Fallen Angels to be staged by Penrith Players

Penrith Players are set to bring Noel Coward’s farce Fallen Angels to the stage this month.

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200 saplings destroyed by vandals in Workington 24 hours after they were planted

A bid to create an orchard in Workington has been destroyed by vandals in Workington.

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Mobile speed camera vans in Cumbria today

Mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria today.

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Probe launches into sudden closure of law firm

An investigation has been launched into the sudden closure of a law firm.

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Lake District hotel undergoes multi-million-pound revamp

A multi-million-pound refurbishment programme is underway at one of Cumbria's best known hotels after it was acquired by an exclusive chain.

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Cumbrian vets open special rehab room to help dogs get back on their paws

A Cumbrian vet practice has opened a specialised rehab room to help get dogs back on their paws.

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Controversial Lake District hotel development site on market for £2.5m

A controversial Lake District hotel development site has gone on the market for £2.5 million.

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Audi driver caught with no insurance, MOT or tax in Whitehaven

A driver has been caught with no insurance, MOT or Tax in Whitehaven.

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Cumbrian accountants raises £10,000 for Blood Bikes

A Cumbrian accountant has raised £10,000 for Blood Bikes in 2025.

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Two Carlisle artists feature in major Northern exhibitions

Two Cumbrian artists are featuring in major Northern exhibitions this year.

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‘Get a grip’ – Cumbrian council’s plans to increase charges criticised by MP

A Cumbrian council has been told to get a grip and stop blaming everyone else for its failures by a Labour MP.

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Cumbrian castle needs 'major' work after Storm Chandra damage

A Cumbrian castle is in need of 'major' restoration after suffered during Storm Chandra last week.