Investigation as rats 'run wild' near Cumbrian town centre
A Cumbrian council has launched an investigation after reports that rats are 'running wild' near a town centre. (4 comments)
Pub shut shock
A popular Cumbrian pub has been closed suddenly by its licensees 'for personal reasons'
Restaurant re-opening
A former Carlisle restaurant and nightspot is to reopen next week after it ceased trading earlier this year (7 comments)
From doctor to diva
VIDEO: A talented singer has brushed aside plans to become a doctor to fulfil a dream of becoming an opera star
Stuck fast
A woman who lost five stone after becoming wedged in a fairground ride is in the running for a top slimming award
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50 jobs possible at new £3 million Cumbrian care home
It Asda be...no
Asda will not join any formal campaign to make the Workington North railway station permanent, a spokesman said
Blooming brilliant!
Whitehaven and Keswick have emerged as winners in this year's Cumbria in Bloom competition
Shops ban imposed
A shoplifter has been banned from every store in five Cumbrian towns to try and stop him committing further crimes
End cheap booze
A health chief wants end to cheap alcohol after more people than ever taken to hospital with drink-related problems
Heading for the sun
Two osprey chicks hatched in the Lake District have flown south and are now in Portugal and France
Miracle escape
SLIDESHOW: Mum and baby have a lucky escape after a lorry smashes into house (17 comments)
Record breaker!
A Cumbrian teen failed to be crowned Miss England but won herself a place in the fundraising record books
Staying put
Workington's temporary footbridge will stay put until at least Calva Bridge reopens, says council (3 comments)
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