ROADS: M6 Cumbria, one lane closed
One lane is closed on the M6 northbound between Shap (J39) and Penrith (J40), due to a broken down vehicle.
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ROAD: A6- Shap, Cumbria
The A6 is closed between B6261 (Shap) and Helme Lane (Kendal), due to snow.
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Fans wait for cyclists on Shap summit
Hundreds of people are lining the roadside at Shap summit to cheer on the Tour of Britain.
Appleby woman found dead in a car near Shap
Cumbria Police have identified a woman found dead in a car in Shap. She was 56 and from Appleby and had been reported as missing.
Man trampled by cattle
A walker is stable in hospital after being trampled by cattle while following the coast to coast route near Shap in Cumbria.
Read the full storyAttempted murder: Shap
A man from Shap is due to appear in court this morning after being charged with attempted murder.
John Lowis, 44, from Shap in Cumbria was charged with attempt murder on Monday 13th August.
He'll appear before magistrates in Carlisle on Tuesday 14th August.
The charge follows an incident that was reported to police just before midnight on Sunday 12 August that occurred on Jackson Lane, Shap where a 52 year old man from Shap suffered head and facial injuries.
The victim remains in Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle where he is receiving treatment.
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Supercar rally
Around fifty drivers were taking part in the rally on the roads around Shap.
Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Porsche's were all on display.
The star attraction was a McLaren mp4-12c worth around £180, 000.
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