2:08 pm, Tue 29 Jan 2013
Search for missing diver
A man's body has been found in Wastwater in Cumbria.
The discovery was made by the North West Police Underwater Search Team during a large scale search of Wastwater after a diver failed to surface on Sunday afternoon (27th January).
9:40 am, Sat 05 Jan 2013
Body found in Kendal woodland
The body of a female has been found in Kendal.
The body was discovered in woodland near to the Castle Green Hotel in the town at around 10pm last night (4th January).
Police are investing but say they don't believe the death is suspicious.
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3:13 pm, Fri 21 Dec 2012
Body found in River Eden
Family pay tribute to a 'kind and loving' woman
Kathleen Dixon Credit: Cumbria Police
The family of a woman who was found in the river Eden have paid tribute to her.
64-year-old Kathleen Dixon was found near Langwathby Bridge near Penrith, following a police search.
Her family have described her as someone who ' wouldn’t hesitate to help others.'
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Dixon, Kathleen’s brother and sister in law said:
“Kathleen was a very special sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend.
“She was kind, heart-warming, loving and a very good friend of Sharon and Margaret. She would never hesitate to help anyone who needed her.
“She loved doing voluntary work with Age Concern and Eden Animal Rescue. Thank you to them for their care of her, and any other friends we have not mentioned. A very big thank you to the police for all their help and hard work in finding Kathleen.
“Thank you also to the hospital staff for their care of Kathleen.
“She has now gone to join her mam, big brother John and sister, Daphne. Give her a cuddle from us and look after her.”
9:51 am, Fri 21 Dec 2012
Body found in River Eden
The woman whose body was found in the river at Langwathby bridge has been named.
Kathleen Dixon, 64, from Bluebell Court in Penrith, was found during a search of the river after she was reported missing.
Cumbria Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
5:20 pm, Thu 20 Dec 2012
Fresh appeal for Canonbie body
Canonbie body mystery: Full report
The body of a man found in woodland two years ago still hasn't been identified, despite worldwide enquiries.
His remains were discovered near Canonbie in Dumfries and Galloway, but little more is known about him.
The police have always thought he could be Italian, or have links to Europe, but inquiries across the continent have drawn a blank.
Detectives here though haven't given up hope of solving the mystery of who he is and why he died.
Matthew Taylor reports:
10:41 am, Thu 20 Dec 2012
Body found in River Eden
Body found in Penrith river
A woman's body has been found during a search of the river at Langwathby Bridge, near Penrith.
Detectives were searching the area after a local woman was reported missing.
The body was found at 4.45am this morning (December 20th).
Police say that initial enquiries suggest there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
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12:04 pm, Mon 03 Dec 2012
Tributes to woman found dead in Whitehaven
Family describe Mica Atkinson as 'the most mature, outstanding mother'
Mica Atkinson with her daughter Lilly Credit: Cumbria Police
12:01 pm, Mon 03 Dec 2012
Tributes to woman found dead in Whitehaven
Family of Mica Atkinson pay tribute to 'breath taking daughter'
The family of Mica Atkinson, who was found dead at her home in Whitehaven on November 27th, have paid tribute to her.
The 22-year-old from Wasdale Close, has been described as the "most amazing person."
"On Tuesday the 27th November 2012 our family’s lives changed forever in the most unimaginable, painful way.
"Our breath-taking daughter, our beloved sister, most cherished granddaughter and most selfless mummy was taken away from us too soon.
“Mica was the most amazing person in every aspect of her life. She gave 100% of her mind and soul; she threw her heart into everything.
"Mica was beautiful, inside and out, you can easily see by all the people whose lives she had touched, you see the impact she had."
– Atkinson family
"There was only one thing Mica ever wanted and that was to become a mum. Thankfully she did, she gave us her beautiful little girl, Lilly.
"Mica loved her more than anything in the entire universe. There wasn’t a single thing she wouldn’t do for her.
"From the moment she was born Mica had blossomed into the most mature, outstanding mother. She was a mother to us all, that was her instinct. "
– Atkinson family A 25-year-old man from Whitehaven was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but has been bailed until January 2013, for further enquiries.
The circumstances surrounding the death are still being investigated.
11:33 am, Wed 28 Nov 2012
Tributes to woman found dead in Whitehaven
The body of a woman found at a house in Whitehaven on November 27th, has been named as that of 22-year-old Mica Atkinson.
Cumbria Police are continuing with their investigation into the sudden death after being called to Miss Atkinson's home in Wasdale Close.
Paramedics were at the scene and Miss Atkinson was pronounced dead.
The death is being treated as suspicious and a 25-year-old Whitehaven man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains in police custody.
9:07 am, Thu 25 Oct 2012
A man's body has been recovered from the River Tweed, following a search by helicopters and divers.
Borders Search and Rescue Unit were called out to the Ladykirk area on Tuesday 25th October, over concerns of a missing man in his 60's.
High river levels and steep banks hampered the search, but the body was found near Norham bridge.
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