Martin Digan was placed in an induced coma after suffering seizures caused by a delay in his care.

The victim thought he was going to die as blood spurted from multiple wounds on his head.

They are accused of human trafficking offences after a man was found in a cramped outbuilding.

Carlisle MP John Stevenson said he believed there was "a lot of good news" for Cumbria in yesterday's Budget.

Workington (pictured) is set to receive £23m from the Towns Fund, external to help regeneration through projects such as a sports village and innovation centre.

Carlisle, meanwhile, will get almost £20m from the fund.

Mr Stevenson, a Conservative, said: "We'll always want more if we can, but I think we've done very well.

"We've got to remember what's also gone before. We've got a ring road coming in Carlisle and the Borderlands growth initiative that's putting £70m into the city so there's a lot in the pipeline which is very helpful.

"That money will start to come through and be invested in the next two to three years, but more importantly we've also got to attract private sector investment to create the wealth and jobs we want to see.

"In places like Workington and Carlisle we do need money to help close the gap with other parts of the country. We need to re-balance the economy, level up, and that's about creating investment in the north of England."

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• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around -2C (28F)
• Winds: A fresh to strong north-easterly wind with gusts up to 40mph.
• Cloud: Extensive cloud expected with only occasional sunnier intervals. Cloud base down to 1,000ft (300m) at times
• Weather: Cloudy at times through the day with only occasional sunny intervals. A cold day with occasional spots of drizzle and a chance of a few very light snow flurries on the fell tops.
• Visibility: Poor at times above 1,000ft (300m) but generally moderate in the valleys.
• Freezing level: Around 1,300ft to 1,600ft (400m to 500m).

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Jon from the Fell Top Assessors took this picture of the last of the snow towards Raise ski tow.

Terry Abson, who died when a van crashed in Carlisle, "made friends in a heartbeat" his family says.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust's trauma and orthopaedics unit is to be investigated.

Jack Muldoon comes off the bench to earn a 1-0 League Two win for Harrogate over former non-league rivals Barrow.

Callum Harriott scores twice as Colchester secure their first win in 15 matches as they beat Carlisle.

The fundraising of Oliver Voysey, who has a brain injury, played a major part in saving the centre.

Ex-England hooker Shaun Lunt announces his retirement from rugby league after a 16-year playing career in the sport.

• Temperature at 3000ft: Around 4c to 5C (39F to 41F).
• Winds: Gentle southerly winds with gusts up to 15mph to 20mph.
• Cloud: Patchy cloud throughout the day with cloud bases around 330ft to 660ft (100m to 200m) in the morning, rising to around 1,000ft to 2,000ft (300m to 600m) later.
• Weather: A dry day with brighter spells between patches of cloud.
• Visibility: Good during periods of brightness, but poor above the cloud bases in any cloud patches.
• Freezing level: Above the peaks.

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Jon from the Fell Top Assessors took this picture from Catstye Cam's summit, looking across to Cross Fell's summit.

The two pedestrians were walking in Carlisle town centre when the crash happened.

Police found cocaine, cannabis and weapons at Liam David Ellison's Ambleside home.

Visitors to one of Cumbria's best known waterfalls will be able to get a better view this summer.

The National Trust is investing £200,000 at Aira Force, near Ullswater, creating a viewing platform and repairing footpaths.

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Aira Force has been popular since Victorian times and is one of the area's most visited natural attractions,

Laura Ruxton from the National Trust said: "Around 300,000 visitors now come to the site each year and that does have a huge impact on the footpaths."

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It is hoped work will be completed by July.

• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around 3C to 4C (37F to 39F) in the morning, before increasing in the afternoon to around 5C to 6C (41F to 43F).
• Winds: Gentle south-easterly winds with gusts up to 15mph.
• Cloud: Patchy mist or fog in the morning, with a few patches of cloud around. Cloud bases around 500ft to 1,000ft (150m to 300m). Cloudless skies later.
• Weather: A few patches of mist and fog around, mainly in the morning, which will begin to lift allowing a dry day with plenty of sunshine.
• Visibility: Poor visibility in places in the morning due to patchy fog and low cloud but gradually improving as fog and mist lifts.
• Freezing level: Above the peaks.

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Wes from the Fell Top Assessors team took this picture of a broken spectre over Helvellyn. The halo effect is caused by sun shining behind the observer and casting their shadow over a layer of cloud.

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A second 24-hour strike is under way involving more than 150 staff at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary.

Porters, cleaners and catering staff are taking action over payments for working unsocial hours.

NHS workers receive enhanced rates for working at unsociable times such as weekends or through the night, but Unison says non-medical staff at the hospital have not been getting the payments for 10 years.

Mitie, which took over the contract for those workers in November, last week said talks were "continuing" in an effort to resolve the dispute.

A first day of strike action (pictured) was held on Friday.

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Made from logs, the dams in Whinlatter Forest are set to reduce peak river levels downstream.

Oldham produce a scintillating comeback as they end their three-game winless run with a fine victory at Carlisle.