Government spending review
An overview of the spending review and how it will affect people in our region.
Richard Rhodes to look at "all aspects" of government cuts
Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner, Richard Rhodes, says that all areas will need to be considered when looking at spending cuts. He's already pledged to protect frontline services for two years. Police budgets are set to face a less than 6% cut.
More top news
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Carlisle Man wanted in connection with £7.2m cocaine smuggling deal
The National Crime Agency are searching for Carlisle lorry driver Lee James Hartness after 90kg of cocaine were found in a trailer.
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Shoppers to beware of online fraudsters in final run up to Christmas
Online scams go up around the festive period and police are urging caution when buying things on the internet.
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Heavy snow and blizzards expected across the region
In Cumbria and south Scotland, gritters are ready to spread salt onto the roads after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning.