The Bishop of Carlisle's reference for a child abuser showed "ignorance of safeguarding", campaigners say.

James Jones and a Sean Long own goal earn a third straight win for relegation-threatened Barrow at leaders Cheltenham.

Stephen McLaughlin’s late free-kick earns Mansfield Town a point at home to Carlisle United.

People living in and around Egremont, St Bees, Penrith, Ulverston and Wigton, will have access to a new fleet of minibuses.

It's part of a pilot project to improve public transport in rural areas which has received £1.5m of government funding.

The minibuses and people carriers will serve up to a 15-mile radius around the four towns and passengers will be able to book journeys by phone.

The council will work with local communities to determine the operating hours for buses which will help residents get around for work or education, as well an an off-peak service to shops and leisure centres.

It's hoped the service could be expanded to other areas if it's successful.

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The Right Reverend James Newcome apologises for the reference for a colleague who was later jailed.

• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around 4C to 5C (39F to 41F).
• Winds: A strong north-westerly, veering northerly, breeze, with gusts around 35mph to 40mph.
• Cloud: Cloud bases around 1,000ft to 2,000ft (300m to 600m) this morning, rising to 2,000ft to 3,000ft (600m to 900m) this afternoon, with cloud breaking to leave periods of sunshine.
• Weather: A cloudy and wet start to the day with outbreaks of rain. Drier and brighter this afternoon.
• Visibility: Generally good, but poor this morning above cloud bases.
• Freezing level: Above the peaks.

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Jon from the Fell Top Assessors is warning about cornices on Helvellyn after spotting footprints either side of Trig point (pictured above) too close to the edge.

Supporters say the mine will create jobs and reduce imported coal but environmentalists are opposed.

Police have warned that anyone taking prescription drugs stolen from a Carlisle pharmacy at the weekend could die or be seriously injured as a result.

Two men were arrested after a large amount of Pregabalin, a drug used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain, was taken from Well Pharmacy on Fusehill Street, between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Police say anyone taking the medicine without clinical advice could be putting their life at risk.

A man in his 50's has been released while investigations continue, a man in his 40's remains in police custody.

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• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around 0C (32F) to start, rising to around 1C (34F) through the day.
• Winds: Strong north-westerly breezes in the morning with gusts up to 30mph to 35mph, becoming moderate in the afternoon.
• Cloud: Patchy low cloud in the morning with cloud bases around 1,000ft to 2,000ft (300m to 600m), rising to 2,000ft to 3,000ft (600m to 900m) through the day as higher-level cloud builds in.
• Weather: A dry day with a mixture of patchy low cloud and bright spells to start, until more persistent cloud builds in during the afternoon. The odd spot of rain is likely towards dusk.
• Visibility: Generally good, but poor above the low cloud bases in the morning and in any rain.
• Freezing level: Just above the peaks.

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Wes from the Fell Top Assessors magaed to take this photo at the weekend when cloud cleared for a glimpse of Catstye Cam.

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Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Carlisle United and Bradford City.

Josh Kay hits an 87th-minute winner as Barrow move three points clear of the League Two relegation zone with victory at Walsall.

Amid U-turns and global recriminations, the neighbours of planned new coal mine have their own debate.

Branco Van-Wissen failed to show at Carlisle Crown Court in September 2014 and fled to Holland.

Ministers say "increased" controversy over the Cumbria mine means a public inquiry is needed.

Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?

The group representing train passengers who travel between Windermere and Oxenholme says proposals to double the frequency of services would benefit both local people and tourists.

The Lakes Line Rail User Group is supporting a bid for Government funding to explore the idea of being able to run a half hourly service by letting trains pass each other half way along the line.

It's one consideration being discussed about how Cumbria can cope with the influx of visitors expected when lockdown restrictions start to ease.

Lakes Line chairman Robert Talbot said increasing capacity is needed: "If they were to run four coach trains rather than the present three coach trains, the equivalent of eight coaches per hour, it would almost triple capacity at a stroke."

A fashion designer who grew up in Barrow and now creates high end outfits for royalty and celebrities is taking on a new role as a business ambassador in Cumbria.

Lee Paton is moving his company from London and hoping to recruit local people to work with him.

He is planning his Spring 2022 collection to be made from only Cumbrian fabrics.

"What I do I could do from anywhere and one of the main things I want to come back to Cumbria to do is teach new skills to local people.

"It's an industry that doesn't really exist there' especially not at the level which the brand is working.

"So what I would like to do is teach new skills to local people that we can develop over time and just really try to bring traditional craftsmanship back to the region."

He will also work as an ambassador with the Lake District Foundation, championing environmental sustainability in the fashion industry.

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• Temperature at 3,000ft: around -2C to 0C (28F to 32F).
• Winds: Near-gale southwesterly winds, with gusts to 50mph to 55mph.
• Cloud: Cloud bases rather changeable as showers come and go - often to 2,500ft (800m) but at times to 1,500ft (500m) in showers.
• Weather: Scattered showers and sunny intervals. Some showers heavy, with hail and isolated thunder a possibility. Showers falling as snow above about 1,300ft (400m).
• Visibility: Highly variable as showers come and go, from very good, to very poor during showers.
• Freezing level: Around 2,600ft (700m).

Image source, Fell Top Assessors

This misty view of Striding Edge and Red Tarn was taken by the Fell Top Assessors who warn of wintery showers for the next few days.

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Tourism businesses in Cumbria say they're under pressure to make as much money as possible this summer, to see them through the winter.

Simon Cleasby is an independent agent for Holiday Cottages Cumbria, he said bookings are filling up for the Autumn: " From June onwards we've seen a massive surge in bookings even as far through to October and November.

"We're already 40% booked for November which is something we wouldn't normally see."

Dan Visser, from the Langdale Estate, is a non-executive director with Cumbria Tourism, he said: "We need that strong trading throughout the summer to see us through the winter but let's hope this demand stays longer and continues through the winter and then we'll all be fine I'm sure."