Storms bring flood chaos to Cumbria
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Torrential rain brought havoc to Carlisle as Cumbria buckled under the worst of the overnight downpours. (12 comments)
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Owner devastated
The owner of a rare statue of a barber has spoken about his disgust after thieves stole it from outside his shop (6 comments)
Collections row
Talks will be held to try to resolve fundraising issues between air ambulances embroiled in a turf war (21 comments)
Torch relay
NEW IMAGES: Browse - and buy - photos of the Olympic Torch Relay in Cumbria
Holiday tragedy
A businesswoman and mother has been found dead in the swimming pool of her holiday home in Didim, Turkey (8 comments)
'Very lucky boy'
Childish games left a schoolboy with memory and vision loss, after a metal peg impaled his skull
Verdict reaction
The mum of two men who died as they cycled home said her family had been left devastated following a court case verdict
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Education job cuts
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Guilty plea
A prisoner today admitted murdering a child rapist in his cell at a top security jail
Getting poorer
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Unbelievable experience
A Carlisle water polo player’s experience as a torch bearer has whetted his appetite for Olympic glory