Government spending review
An overview of the spending review and how it will affect people in our region.
David Mundell MP: Boost in capital spend for Scotland means 'shovel ready' projects must proceed
The MP for Dumfriesshire, Cyldesdale and Tweeddale has welcome a boost in capital expenditure for Scotland in the Chancellors' spending review and has called on the Scottish Government to deliver on infrastructure projects for southern Scotland.
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Carlisle Man wanted in connection with £7.2m cocaine smuggling deal
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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.