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3rd & 7 37yd

Hope I'm not tempting fate, but it's all quiet on the roads across Cumbria as we get towards 'rush hour'. No incidents or problems being reported.
And it's the same on the railways as well. No reports of incidents or delays from either Northern Rail or Virgin.

by Ian, News & Star 1/20/2014 4:49:07 PM
I'm making a break for it but Ian will be with you for a little while with any traffic/travel/weather news. Back tomorrow!

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 4:39:20 PM
Evidence used to jail wife-killer Gordon Park is still being investigated by an independent watchdog. The former teacher’s family launched a fresh bid to clear his name in 2010.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission says it cannot say how long the probe will take but added that it had been under active investigation for some time. It will look at all the evidence and police files to see if the case should go before the Court of Appeal.

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 4:32:03 PM
A section of the A595 will be resurfaced as part of a £100,000 improvement package. The 1.5km, stretch is from Mere Beck to Dove Ford at Kirkby in Furness and work begins next month. Council warning of diversions

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 4:29:32 PM
TV Licensing is reminding pubs and clubs to make sure they are correctly covered. Any pub, club or sporting venue which shows live television must have a valid licence. If there is living accommodation on the premises where a TV is also in use, this must be covered by a separate licence. Pubs without a valid licence run the risk of a court prosecution and fine of up to £1,000 per offence plus costs.

by Ian, News & Star 1/20/2014 4:19:00 PM
AMENDMENT: the 16:32 #Middlesbrough to #Carlisle due 19:32 will now also be calling at #Blaydon

by northernrailorg via twitter 1/20/2014 4:14:35 PM
Reports of possible snow in Cumbria next weekend

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 4:10:52 PM
The motorway in Cumbria and Lancashire was closed for 24 hours in 2010 but more than 133 hours last year. And it took more than three times as long to re-open the M6 after accidents.
Labour MP John Woodcock obtained the figures through a parliamentary question and has written to Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin for an explanation as to why serious accidents and lengthy road closures had “risen spectacularly”.

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 3:28:58 PM
#Cumbriahour on Twitter tonight asking how to get more visitors to the county #nsroll

by victoria brenan via twitter 1/20/2014 3:23:24 PM
by marsht93 via twitter 1/20/2014 3:17:33 PM
Rory O'Neil from Sellarfield is to address the Cumbria and North Lancashire Fabian Society next Friday. The talk, on the nuclear industry's past and future in the county, will be at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal from 6.30pm

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 3:13:08 PM
There will be a special two page report in tomorrow's News & Star on the annual Sands Centre quiz. With pix - and questions

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 12:56:21 PM
The spectacular Roman Crosby Garrett helmet leaves Tullie House this week. after nearly three months. The rare artefact, which dates back to between the first and third century, leaves after the weekend

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 12:55:05 PM
Have you had your say on Allerdale's budget consultation yet? You can do so here: owl.li/sKDEy

by allerdale via twitter 1/20/2014 12:51:49 PM
A road near Appleby is closing tomorrow so electricity company Etilergy can carry out urgent repairs on high voltage cables. The U3343 at Low Wiend will close from the (B6260) Boroughgate junction for up to five days

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 12:50:34 PM
"There is the potential for fog to become more widespread overnight and into Tuesday morning," Met Office says.....

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 12:46:35 PM
The yellow fog warning for Cumbria from the Met Office says fog could spread from 5pm, dense in patches with 200m visibility. Take care if you're driving - and walking too for that matter!

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 12:44:25 PM
Man in court charged with raping 13yo girl bit.ly/LuyKGF #nsroll

by victoria brenan via twitter 1/20/2014 12:39:07 PM
Yellow warning of fog for Cumbria.

by victoria.brenan 1/20/2014 12:11:51 PM
Cumbria police are urging householders to keep doors and windows locked to prevent 'sneak-in' thefts. Figures show that for the last three years, 40% of burglaries across Cumbria are the result of properties being insecure.

by Ian, News & Star 1/20/2014 10:20:32 AM
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— Emily Parsons (@EmilyJParsons) January 20, 2014

by Ian, News & Star 1/20/2014 9:55:09 AM
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by Ian, News & Star 1/20/2014 9:30:29 AM