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A fire pit on the shores of Crummock in the Buttermere Valley.

Dead rats and fire pits - Lake District spots blighted over August bank holiday

Cumbria Police Federation chairman, Ed Russell.

Cumbria Police Federation chairman, Ed Russell.

Cumbrian police representative heartened by public response to A66 tragedy

Bee Unique's Magic Show Party poster.

Bee Unique's Magic Show Party poster.

End of summer magic show announced for SEND families

Some of the historic weights and measures up for auction.

Some of the historic weights and measures up for auction.

Historic Cumberland weights and measures up for auction

Carlisle could turn Reform as new election model shows tight Labour contest

Four properties for sale in Frizington for £285,000 or less

St Bees street set to close for five weeks

St Bees street set to close for five weeks

Local government

St Bees road set to close for five weeks for gas works

Models from Toyota, Ford and Nissan were among the most stolen UK car models for the first six months of 2026

Models from Toyota, Ford and Nissan were among the most stolen UK car models for the first six months of 2026

UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken

People across England will be able to access the cholesterol tests.

People across England will be able to access the cholesterol tests.

Local pharmacies across England to offer free cholesterol tests from this autumn

JD Wetherspoon will open six new pubs this September, including in Southampton and Manchester

JD Wetherspoon will open six new pubs this September, including in Southampton and Manchester

JD Wetherspoon confirms 6 new pubs will open in the UK in September - see where

Aerating the lawn using a garden fork or scarifier can prevent waterlogging in the lattter months of the year

Aerating the lawn using a garden fork or scarifier can prevent waterlogging in the lattter months of the year

Gardeners urged to complete 5 tasks in September before it's too late

The Steam Packet, 51 Stanley Street, Workington

The Steam Packet, 51 Stanley Street, Workington

Pub with £10k guide price among retail spaces and land heading to auction

Inquests due to be heard at Cumbria Coroner's Court this week

Some of the planning and development stories from across Cumbria this week.

Some of the planning and development stories from across Cumbria this week.

Planning and development

A round-up of planning and development stories across Cumbria this week

The Telegraph's best pub in Cumbria - The Black Bull Inn in Coniston.

The Telegraph's best pub in Cumbria - The Black Bull Inn in Coniston.

Why historic Lake District pub has been named best in Cumbria by The Telegraph

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued in Cumbria today

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued in Cumbria today

13-hour long thunderstorm warning issued for Cumbria

(L-R) Neil Dalgliesh, Motorhome Depot Carlisle; Shaun Gadalla, Motorhome Depot St Helens; Richard Dancy, Motorhome Depot South Lakes; and Denis Williams, Motorhome Depot East Lancs.

(L-R) Neil Dalgliesh, Motorhome Depot Carlisle; Shaun Gadalla, Motorhome Depot St Helens; Richard Dancy, Motorhome Depot South Lakes; and Denis Williams, Motorhome Depot East Lancs.

From £10k campers to £175k luxury - The growth of the Cumbrian motorhome market

The land which forms part of the development proposal

The land which forms part of the development proposal

Planning and development

Plans for 61-home scheme billed as 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity

A police officer and a Police Community Support Officer on patrol in Carlisle City Centre.

A police officer and a Police Community Support Officer on patrol in Carlisle City Centre.

Cumbrian inspector on need for high-vis anti-social behaviour police scheme

Speed camera van.

Speed camera van.

Cumbria speed camera van locations for Sunday August 30

Councillor Denise Rollo, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places with Councillor Joseph Ghayouba on New Road, Whitehaven.

Councillor Denise Rollo, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places with Councillor Joseph Ghayouba on New Road, Whitehaven.

Cumberland Council

Update on efforts to bring pedestrian crossings to 'nightmare' Whitehaven roads

Prinny is looking for a forever home

Prinny is looking for a forever home

Aged staffy who won over her foster family looking for forever home

North Cumbria GP practices advertise range of new NHS roles

Sunset at Red Pike

Sunset at Red Pike

A Cumbrian summer in pictures as the season draws to a close

Latest planning applications lodged in Copeland

Latest planning applications lodged in Copeland

Planning and development

All planning applications lodged in Copeland this week

Whitehaven road set to close for three days

Whitehaven road set to close for three days

Local government

Road in Whitehaven expected to be shut for three days

IKEA's New Lower Prices scheme was implemented on Friday, August 28

IKEA's New Lower Prices scheme was implemented on Friday, August 28

World-famous furniture firm slashes prices on hundreds of products in 22 stores

The X Factor is set to finally return to ITV after seven years, as reports suggest bosses have discussed bringing it back.

The X Factor is set to finally return to ITV after seven years, as reports suggest bosses have discussed bringing it back.

The X Factor 'set for TV comeback' seven years after axing

Have you tried this hack?

Have you tried this hack?

Homes and interiors

The hidden boiler setting that could save you money without sacrificing heat

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist a man with an injured arm, among other incidents

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist a man with an injured arm, among other incidents

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team called three times in less than 24 hours

Carlisle Crown Court.

Carlisle Crown Court.

Audi driver, former police officer and A595 tragedy among week's stories from court

Brewers Fayre in Barrow

Brewers Fayre in Barrow

Cumbrian Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close within weeks

Ed Russell, Chairman of Cumbria Police Federation.

Ed Russell, Chairman of Cumbria Police Federation.

Cumbria policing body welcomes review of police conduct proceedings

Search for missing Scottish man who may have travelled to Cumbria

Check if you will be affected by next week's planned power cuts

Check if you will be affected by next week's planned power cuts

Power cuts to affect hundreds of homes across Cumbria next week - full list

Cumbrian hostel staff climbing every Wainwright in just one month

Jackie Butler completed the skydive on August 23

Jackie Butler completed the skydive on August 23

Woman, 70, honours uncle's dying wish by jumping out a plane for charity

UK Today

Emmerdale star reveals she was 'gutted' after filming final scenes with castmate

Popular actor taking over Richard Osman's BBC game show

Shoppers urged to sign petition calling for 90 minutes free parking in town centres

Austen, Boelo and Chloe among Met Office's 21 confirmed storm names for 2026 and 2027

UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken

UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed - is your among them?

Sport

Rachel Bell, Tour de France project manager

Tourism group appoints new Tour de France Grand Départ project manager

Cumbria GSF Awards

Cumbria GSF Awards

More than 100 Cumbrian athletes receive funding boost

Joe Grayson during his spell at Barrow

Joe Grayson during his spell at Barrow

Workington AFC to add former Gateshead and Barrow defender to squad

Woody Walker (Middle), assistant coach Neil Frazer (left) and head coach James Newton (right)

Woody Walker (Middle), assistant coach Neil Frazer (left) and head coach James Newton (right)

Whitehaven RL agree two-year deal with Castleford Tigers' star

LIVE: Tour of Britain Women 2026 kicks off in Cumbria

LIVE: Tour of Britain Women 2026 kicks off in Cumbria

Tour of Britain

RECAP: Tour of Britain Women 2026 underway in Cumbria

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National Sport

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return from his injury (Seth Wenig/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return from his injury (Seth Wenig/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz makes light work of US Open comeback with straight-sets win

Mikel Arteta wants to improve his Arsenal squad before the transfer deadline (Nick Potts/PA)

Mikel Arteta wants to improve his Arsenal squad before the transfer deadline (Nick Potts/PA)

Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to be active on transfer deadline day

Villa Park is being renovated this season (David Davies/PA)

Villa Park is being renovated this season (David Davies/PA)

Builders double as ball boys as Aston Villa play on amid stadium redevelopment

Iliman Ndiaye looks set to join Manchester City from Everton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Iliman Ndiaye looks set to join Manchester City from Everton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Manchester City agree £65m fee for Iliman Ndiaye after missing out on Cody Gakpo

Richarlison was not part of the Tottenham squad for Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle (John Walton/PA)

Richarlison was not part of the Tottenham squad for Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle (John Walton/PA)

Richarlison posts emotional message amid links with return to ‘beloved’ Everton

Carlisle were convincing winners over Scunthorpe (Mike Egerton/PA)

Carlisle were convincing winners over Scunthorpe (Mike Egerton/PA)

Carlisle claim comfortable triumph over Scunthorpe

Solihull Moors were beaten at home by Fylde (Zag Goodwin/PA)

Solihull Moors were beaten at home by Fylde (Zag Goodwin/PA)

Fylde swat aside sorry Solihull

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The X Factor is set to finally return to ITV after seven years, as reports suggest bosses have discussed bringing it back.

The X Factor 'set for TV comeback' seven years after axing

(L-R) Neil Dalgliesh, Motorhome Depot Carlisle; Shaun Gadalla, Motorhome Depot St Helens; Richard Dancy, Motorhome Depot South Lakes; and Denis Williams, Motorhome Depot East Lancs.

From £10k campers to £175k luxury - The growth of the Cumbrian motorhome market

Alfie Sinclair (Left) and Cole Marsh

Whitehaven RLFC

Two loan signings from St Helens rejoin Whitehaven Rugby League

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Duane Davis sits at the defense table during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Duane Davis sits at the defense table during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Jury convicts a man of murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

Andy Burnham will make his Commons debut as Prime Minister (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Andy Burnham will make his Commons debut as Prime Minister (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Burnham to argue for more public control of services in first Commons test as PM

Alex Norris said the Government was ‘serious about fixing the broken prison system we inherited’ (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Alex Norris said the Government was ‘serious about fixing the broken prison system we inherited’ (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Government to accelerate building of prison places with £110m – minister

Government lawyers said the 400 million US dollars ballroom project must be completed because of national security concerns (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Government lawyers said the 400 million US dollars ballroom project must be completed because of national security concerns (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

US supreme court allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue

The US has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

The US has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

UAE intercepts Iranian drone over territorial waters

Firefighters rescuing 27 people stuck on a rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft (Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service/PA)

Firefighters rescuing 27 people stuck on a rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft (Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service/PA)

Thrill-seekers rescued from rollercoaster that stopped 50ft in the air

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has refreshed her shadow cabinet (James Manning/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has refreshed her shadow cabinet (James Manning/PA)

Kemi Badenoch sacks senior Tories in major shake-up of her front bench team

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