bbc cumbria

Machete used in attempted robbery

Two armed men who threatened a 64-year-old outside his home are being sought by police in Cumbria.

Freezing weather closes schools

Dozens of schools close and drivers are urged to take care as Cumbria is hit by freezing weather.

Man threatened in armed incident

Two armed men who threatened a 64-year-old outside his home are being sought by police in Cumbria.

New measures to beat deprivation

New measures will be brought in to fight poverty during the economic downturn in Cumbria.

Jobs under threat at call centre

Up to 90 jobs are under threat in Teesside as a contact centre for Vodafone announces it is restructuring.

Extra time to quiz murder suspect

Detectives investigating a murder at a guest house on Tyneside are given an extra 24 hours to question a man.

Arctic snap expected to continue

Temperatures are expected to stay well below zero in many parts as the UK especially in chilly Cumbria.

Woolworths staff feel pain of closure

As the final Woolworths stores close, a member of staff in Cumbria tells what it has been like to work.

Go-ahead for academy on two sites

Plans for a new academy on two sites in a Cumbrian town are given the green light at a council meeting.

Gossip frustrates Carlisle boss

Greg Abbott admits he is frustrated by speculation linking him with players during the transfer window.

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