46 Cumbria areas with coronavirus infection rates above national average
Cumbria is now inside the 20 worst areas for its rate of coronavirus infection - with 46 communities having a...
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Kirkby Stephen man punched and strangled partner
Kirkby Stephen man who punched, strangled and put his thumbs into his partner’s eyes during a domestic attack has been...
Fewer Cumbrian care home workers than before mandatory COVID vaccine announcement
Hundreds fewer people are working in Cumbria's care homes now than when mandatory COVID vaccines were announced for the sector,...
Christmas sales boost for supermarket chain Booths
Family-owned supermarket Booths saw sales rise by 6.5 per cent over the festive period - including record sales in the...
Kirkoswald’s community shop goes from strength to strength
The shop at Kirkoswald has seen a very busy six months since it was bought by members of the local...
M6 set to close overnight for roadworks
The M6 between junctions 39 and 40 are set to be closed overnight on Monday and Tuesday for resurfacing work.
Coronavirus behind more than two in five NHS staff absences at north Cumbria’s hospitals
Coronavirus was the reason behind more than two in five NHS staff absences at north Cumbria's hospitals as the new...
Roadworks set to close streets in Penrith
Roads in Penrith are set to be closed from Monday.
Man rescued after injuring leg with axe
A group of men near Thirlmere called out mountain rescuers after one injured his leg with an axe.
14ft trailer stolen from farm near Pooley Bridge
Police are investigating after a flatbed trailer was stolen from a Lake District farm.
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