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by Ian, News & Star 12/12/2013 5:38:00 PM
Update on the Langwathby accident - road now clear. Car in collision with some sheep at about 2.30pm. The driver wasn't injured but it is believed the sheep were.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 3:18:24 PM
Reports of another accident on Main Street, Kirkby Thore, at the Chapel Lane junction. Some traffic disruption as a result.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 3:02:29 PM
MEDIUM A686 Cumbria - An accident on A686 in Langwathby near the B6412 Culgaith Road junction.

by CumbriaTravel via twitter 12/12/2013 2:50:25 PM
Budget retailer Poundland has announced it is to open a new store in Carlisle’s St Nicholas Gate Retail Park - creating about 20 new jobs. It follows the recent opening of B&M and Asda. Poundland hopes to take over the unit next door to Asda. It will now consult with nearby residents before submitting a planning application.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 11:38:14 AM
Shoppers in west Cumbria are being urged to support local businesses this Christmas. The Whitehaven Action Group is holding a Local Shop Day in the town this Saturday to give the area a festive boost. People are encouraged to pop into town and buy at least one product locally rather than going elsewhere.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 11:22:36 AM
Stats show 34 children aged between 11 and 15 start smoking in Cumbria every week. County MP Tim Farron is calling for tougher action against shops that sell cigarettes to youngsters.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 11:10:08 AM
Cumbria’s archive service has become the first in the country to receive a national quality accreditation. the award recognises good performance in all areas and helps ensure the long-term collection, preservation and accessibility of local heritage. The archive service is part of Cumbria County Council

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 10:57:50 AM
by Carlisle Racecourse via twitter 12/12/2013 10:50:45 AM
A Cumbrian cycle route has been voted best in Britain. Readers of the UK magazine Cycling Plus chose the 40-mile Lake District Loop - which takes in Coniston Water and the challenging Wrynose Pass - above routes in Northern Scotland, the Yorkshire Dales, North Devon and Wales.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 10:36:56 AM
Motorway police warning motorists to take extra care today due to bad weather conditions. Visibility said to be poor across the north west region with a lot of spray. They urge drivers to keep their distance and not to tailgate.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 10:32:03 AM
A paraglider who suffered serious head and leg injuries after being blown off course has been described as ‘stable’. The man in his 50s, from the Windermere area, had to rescued from the Old Man of Coniston at about 1.25pm yesterday. He was treated at the scene by the Great North Air Ambulance’s doctor, then flown to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary.

by pmcgowan 12/12/2013 10:17:32 AM