It is a 7% increase in the number of animals recorded at South Walney Nature Reserve.

Jade Taylorson
BBC Cumbria reporter

Hardy shoppers braved the queues in temperatures of -4C (25F) this morning.

Non-essential shops and beauty salons can now open their doors in England and Wales, as Covid rules are eased across the UK.

One group of women had been waiting for 40 minutes for Primark to reopen.

• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around -4C (25F).
• Winds: Mostly light north-westerly winds, gusting up to 15mph to 20mph.
• Cloud: The chance of a few clouds developing at about 800m (2,600ft) this afternoon.
• Weather: Plenty of sunshine with just the chance of a few passing clouds this afternoon. These clouds could bring a few light snow showers.
• Visibility: Generally excellent, but visibility may become briefly poor in any afternoon showers.

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Offrande Zanzala's late penalty secures Carlisle United a draw and costs Barrow their first Cumbrian derby win since 1960.

Oliver Voysey, who has a brain injury, raised £220,000 and the centre has now said it will reopen.

A judge tells Sophie Hindmarch her behaviour was "wholly inappropriate" and jails her for 32 months.

Prince Philip is remembered fondly for his many visits to the county over the years.

We take a look back at Prince Philip's visits to the North East and Cumbria over the years.

The scaffolding is finally coming down after the end of a £2.1m restoration project on one of Yorkshire's most historic landmarks.

The Grade II-listed Ribblehead Viaduct, which is 104ft high, opened in 1875 and carries the Settle to Carlisle railway line.

Image source, Network rail

Network Rail said engineers needed to re-point eroded mortar joints and replace broken stones on all 24 arches which span the 1,318ft long structure.

The team has worked on the project throughout the winter months.

Sue Cooper says being reunited with the camera and thousands of images is "amazing".

Engineers have worked on the £2.1m project at the Ribblehead viaduct throughout the winter months.

The tourist attraction has been "dug over" and "messed about" after a nearby path was widened.

The Wildlife Trusts says it wants 30% of UK land and sea to be set aside for nature by 2030.

A video by schoolchildren shows visitors how to enjoy, respect and protect the Lake District.

The officer of 25 years felt "helpless and angry" after falling victim to a Royal Mail parcel scam.

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Top scorer Jon Mellish nets twice as Carlisle beat Scunthorpe to move to within three points of the League Two play-off places.

The alleged victim may have been living in the outhouse for up to 40 years, investigators say.

A late equaliser from substitute Tom Beadling rescues Barrow a draw at fellow strugglers Colchester.