Fundraising group 'Make a Difference' hold fashion show
A group of women who overcame breast cancer and formed a fundraising group to raise cash to help others, are holding a fashion show.
Cumbrian soldier awarded
A Cumbrian soldier who took on the role of his absent officer to get supplies to one of the deadliest regions in Afghanistan is awarded.
Langholm remembers first man on the moon
On the day of his funeral, people in Langholm are remembering the visit of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon..
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'Urgent' need to see if Arctic affects UK extreme cold
The Met Office is calling a meeting of top scientists to look at the "urgent" question of whether the warming of the Arctic is affecting UK weather.
New Met Office figures out today show that Tuesday 2nd April 2013 was the coldest night since 1917 and, in some areas of the south east, Thursday 4th April 2013 was provisionally the coldest April day since the 1960s.
Scientists want to investigate whether there is a link between these temperatures and the lowest ever Arctic ice levels, which were recorded a few months ago.
"If this is how climate change could manifest itself, then we need to understand that as a matter of urgency," Julia Slingo, the Met Office's chief scientist, told ITV News.
ITV News Science Editor Lawrence McGinty will be filing reports on the changing Arctic for the rest of this week. Watch the first of his reports on ITV News at 1.30pm.
Family demand answers about death of Andrew Watt in France
The family of a man from Durham who died in France say they were astounded to be refused information about his case, because it could damage relations between Britain and France.
The Foreign Office won't disclose some correspondence about the death of 31 year old Andrew Watt. His Mother, Julie Sheppard and Stepfather Les, who live in Selkirk say their fight will go on for answers about how and why he died. Hannah McNulty reports.
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MP Pays Tribute to Aid Worker
The MP for Dumfries and Galloway, Russell Brown, has paid tribute to Khalil Dale following the news that the former Dumfries resident was named posthumous winner of the 2013 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award. Mr Brown described Mr Dale as a "worthy winner" of the award.
Murdered aid worker honoured
Khalil Dale, an aid worker who was abducted and killed in Pakistan last year, has been honoured with an award. Mr Dale, who was brought up in Dumfries, has been named as the recipient of the 2013 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award.
Mr Dale, who was a nurse in Dumfries, joined the Red Cross in 1981. He worked in some of the world's most dangerous countries including Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia. He was abducted in Pakistan in April 2012 and his body was found four months later.
– Khalil's brother, Ian DaleKhalil very much saw himself as someone who just got on with his job, wherever that happened to be. He would have been very humbled by this accolade, which is testament to the lives he changed and the legacy he leaves behind.
Khalil was loved and respected by many people. I am extremely proud my brother – and the work he carried out over many years to make a difference for others – has been recognised in such a wonderful way.
Workington man thought to be amongst those freed from Algerian gas plant, as crisis "comes to an end"
A man from Workington is believed to be amongst those rescued from the BP-run gas plant in Algeria which was attacked by Islamist gunmen on Wednesday. The worker was said to be unharmed and had been flown to Sicily last night on his way to the UK.
It comes as Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says that the hostage situation "has now been brought to an end" which has resulted in "further loss of life". Speaking at a joint news conference with the US Defence Secretary , he described the loss of life as "appalling and unacceptable"
He added: "We remain in close contact with the Algerian government. We remain determined to defeat terrorism and stand with the Algerian government."
First Minister statement on Algerian hostage crisis
Commenting on the current hostage situation in Algeria, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said:
– First Minister, Alex Salmond"The full extent of the Algerian hostage crisis is still not known but this is clearly a tragic situation and our thoughts at this difficult time are with the families
"We are not confirming numbers or other details at this stage as the situation continues to be fluid and is not yet resolved.
"However, our police service in Scotland have confirmed that a number of people identified as resident in Scotland, who had been held captive in the In Amenas facility, and of whom I spoke yesterday in parliament, have now been confirmed as safe and well."
– First Minister, Alex Salmond"The Scottish police forces involved have all done an excellent job in difficult circumstances in identifying those individuals who live in Scotland and contacting their families.
"In each case police officers continue to offer every support to the families at this worrying and uncertain time.
“We continue to work closely with the UK Government to monitor the situation and stand ready to offer any assistance we possibly can. Our thoughts remain with all of those who are affected by this tragedy.”
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Local businesses welcome foreign guests
The relationship between Carlisle and the town of Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein dates back to 1960. The first formal exchange visits took place a year later.
Twenty eight Students from Flensburg have begun placements in local businesses and organisations this week to continue promoting friendship between people from both areas.
'It's a great opportunity' says exchange student
Lars Caspersen is a German student taking part on the exchange programme between Flensburg and Cumbria.
He said:
"It is a great opportunity for me to see a new culture, it is my first trip to England. I could have done my work experience at a pharmacy in Germany but this way I will learn much more.
"We're going home on Sunday but I wish I could stay longer."
Local businesses welcome German guests
The relationship between Carlisle and the town of Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein dates back to 1960. The first formal exchange visits took place a year later.
Twenty eight Students from Flensburg have begun placements in local businesses and organisations this week to continue promoting friendship between people from both areas.
Full report: Queen of Scots' cup returns to Workington
A communion cup that was a gift from Mary, Queen of Scots has gone on display in Workington.
She said it would bring good fortune to the town, where she spent her last night of freedom more than five hundred years ago.
The cup was named The Luck of Workington.
It's now back in the county for the first time in fifty years, and already seems to be doing its job.
You can watch the full report from Samantha Parker below.
