 Last year a project examined the remains of beached vessels that sit on the shoreline of the bay.

Why archeologists are studying Kirkcudbright's shipwrecks

Martin Evans is usually a landscape artist, but he swapped his brush for a can of spray paint to create a large-scale painting in an alleyway in the centre of Carlisle.

Nature meets urban: The artist who has transformed a Carlisle alleyway

Warrant Officer William Earnest Wills is believed to have trained up the fell Black Combe while based at Haverigg during the Second World War.

Teenager reunites Australian airman's dog tag with his family

Daisy the St Bernard rescued in the Lake District

On descending Scafell Pike with her owners an exhausted Daisy sat down and refused to move. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called and were happy to stretcher her down. 

A 'woof' rescue for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team on Scafell Pike

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Hannah McNulty meets three women from the Scottish Borders to find out what it's like growing up and going to school as an Ethnic minority in a predominantly white, rural area.

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The second part of our report looking at what it's like to grow up as part of a minority in the Borders. 

How the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign resonates in rural areas

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There have been calls for more teaching on black history in schools. Scotland's education minister told Hannah McNulty that he will look at the curriculum.

Education minister answers calls for more black history in Scottish schools

Unarmed African American Mr Floyd died after a white police officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck in Minneapolis in May.


Hundreds join peaceful Black Lives Matter protests in Carlisle and Dumfries

The death of George Floyd - a black American man who died while a police officer knelt on his neck - has sparked outrage around the world.


Black Lives Matter protests resonate in Cumbria and southern Scotland

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MSPS are recalled from their summer recess to hear the First Minister set out the latest easing of lockdown restrictions.

Catch up with Representing Border - 09/07/20

 First Minister says she tries to look forward but coronavirus decisions 'weigh heavily' on her

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The First Minister has promised 'hard work' to resolve powerful teachers union's physical distancing concerns. Blog by Peter MacMahon.

Teachers' union COVID challenge to Sturgeon over schools return

NHS Borders has told the Scottish government it had 'no capacity' to bring in ministers' policy of regularly testing staff in care homes.

'No capacity' to test care home staff, NHS Borders document reveals

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The University of Cumbria is finding new ways of connecting with first years, but offering virtual tours of campus to help them familiarise themselves with where they will eventually be based, when government guidelines allow them to do so. 

Class of Covid-19: University of Cumbria offers virtual tour 

The latest forecast for the Border region, with data from the Met Office.

The weather forecast in Cumbria and the south of Scotland

It comes after the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) moderation process saw thousands of pupils receive lower grades than their teachers’ estimates.

First Minister ‘sorry’ after criticism over exam results

South Cumbria Breastfeeding Support says before the crisis the charity were helping around thirty families, now it's more than 300.

Demand soars for breastfeeding support group during lockdown

Chris Brannigan is raising money, by journeying the 700-mile trek from Lands End to Edinburgh, for a pioneering treatment for his daughter who has a rare genetic condition.

Barefoot solider passes through the Scottish Borders

Two more in court after being charged as part of Carlisle alleged murder probe

The animal returned home on 29 July with the device wrapped tightly around its stomach

Cat caught in illegal snare in the Scottish Borders

Speaking about problems with the SQA grading system, Ms Sturgeon said too much focus had been given to the system rather than individuals.

First Minister 'sorry' after criticism over Scottish exam results

Mariusz Stepien, 44, was searching a field near Peebles with friends on June 21 when he found a bronze object buried half a metre underground. Among the items found were a horse harness and a sword which have been dated as being from 1000 to 900 BC.

Metal detectorist unearths 'nationally significant' Bronze Age hoard

The all-rounder has put this down to "family reasons"

Cumbrian cricketer Ben Stokes to miss remainder of Pakistan tests

Two more men have appeared in court following the death of Lee McKnight.

Two more in court following alleged murder in Carlisle

The Halo Trust says large, unplanned detonations are becoming more frequent, and staff from the charity have seen the devastating consequences first hand. 

Landmine clearance charity warns of more sites like Beirut 

Two witnesses watched 87-year-old June Godwin step from an uncontrolled crossing without looking and into the path of a Ford Focus driven by farmer Scott Anthony Mark Horn as he travelled southbound to work. 

Driver involved in Penrith collision was in 'unroadworthy' car

One charity says demand has trebled - and most of those they're helping are now working families struggling to make ends meet. 

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