Body of missing man found in Lake Windermere
Police have found the body of missing 20-year-old Matthew Jordan in Lake Windermere.
IPCC investigate crash which killed motorcyclist
Police watchdog the IPCC are investigating a crash which claimed the life of a motorcyclist near Barrow.
Millom murderer had attempted suicide two days before
John Jenkin murdered his mother and sister just two days after he was taken to a mental health unit following a suicide attempt.
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Police warn one punch can kill
Detectives are warning festive drinkers in Cumbria to consider the consequences of boozing and "overstepping the mark".
They are telling revelers that "one punch can ruin two lives" in a graphic billboard poster unveiled today.
The image is split between an "attacker" who threw a punch, pictured behind bars, and a victim who is seen as critically-ill in hospital.
Chief Superintendent Steve Johnson says: “The consequences of drinking too much and becomingvulnerable or overstepping the mark can spoil your Christmas. It’s not worth the risk. Enjoy drinks with friends but knowyour limits".
Alice Pyne's ashes scattered on Mount Kilimanjaro
A girl from Ulverston in Cumbria has fulfilled her sister's dying wish to have her ashes scattered at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Milly Pyne has reached the top of Africa's highest mountain. Her sister Alice died earlier this year after a battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Investigation into safety of Cumbrian road
by Tim ScottAn investigation is underway into claims that a stretch of road in Cumbria has become dangerous following repairs and resurfacing work.
It follows a number of accidents, most recently the death of motor cyclist Garry Sharp on Thursday.
Cumbria County Council has now put up signs on the A684 between Sedburgh and Kendal asking people to slow down but denies that the road is to blame.
No charges over PCC expenses leak
No one will be prosecuted after a six-month police investigation into a whistle-blower who leaked a crime commissioner's expenses claims.
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No one will be prosecuted after a six-month long police investigation into a whistle-blower who leaked a crime commissioner's expenses.
Read the full storyLake which inspired Wordsworth for sale on eBay
A lake in Cumbria which inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter is up for sale on eBay.
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Private lake in Cumbria up for sale on Ebay
A lake which inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter is up for sale on eBay.
Esthwaite Water, the Lake District's largest privately-owned lake, is the first lake in the world to be sold on the internet auction site.
Esthwaite Water, which straddles the villages of Near Sawrey and Hawkshead, was described by author Potter as her "favourite lake" and the area now pays homage to the Peter Rabbit creator in the form of a licensed nature trail.
It also features in the Lyrical Ballads of poet Wordsworth.
The lake has a classified ad price on eBay of £300,000.
Cheap fuel plans for rural areas
Remote rural areas of Cumbria could benefit from cheaper fuel under plans put forward by ministers.
Read the full storyCumbria police hunt man over charity box thefts
Cumbria Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of Derrick Matthews, 54, in connection with numerous offences of theft of charity boxes in Cumbria during the last month.
Police are investigating a number of incidents across Ambleside, Grasmere and Kirby Lonsdale where staff in local businesses have been distracted and the charity boxes stolen.
Police would like to speak to Mr Matthews, as they believe he may have some information about the incidents.
Officers are asking all hotels, guest houses and shop owners to contact police if they see Mr Matthews. Cumbria Constabulary are appealing for him to hand himself in or for anyone who knows his whereabouts or has seen him recently to contact the police.
BAE Systems may end howitzer prodcution
BAE Systems says it will consult unions on ending the production of the M777 howitzer at Barrow, which could put 200 jobs at risk.
The move comes after the delay of a potential sale of the weapons to India.
A company spokesman said the company would look to redeploy anyone who lost their jobs into its submarine business at the Barrow site, which is currently recruiting.
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