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  • Met Office warns of 'very dangerous' freezing rain

  • Lakes festival founder called in to help set up USA event

  • Yard boss calls for investment in Barrow to stop town's population dwindling

  • Brexit 'could hit nuclear industry'

  1. Cumbria's MP constituencies could be redrawnpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    The aim is to make Parliament fairer by giving each MP a roughly similar number of voters.

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  2. Murder co-accused denies luring man to her homepublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    Coral Edgar, 26, tells a jury she was not part of a "deliberate plan" to have Lee McKnight beaten.

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  3. Safari zoo reopens to visitors amid legal rowpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    The parties in dispute are encouraged to resolve the issues amicably "like adults professionally".

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  4. Barrow bring in Farman and re-sign Whitepublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    Barrow sign Carlisle keeper Paul Farman on a two-year deal as well as ex-midfielder Tom White after his release by Blackburn.

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  5. Wylam psychiatrist to work with Team GB during Olympicspublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    A psychiatrist from Wylam will be helping Team GB athletes with their mental health during the Tokyo Olympics, which are due to start next month.

    Alan Currie, (pictured below) who works for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW), was selected for the role as a result of his work with the mental health panel of the English Institute of Sport.

    He will not be travelling to Tokyo but will offer support remotely leading up to, during and after the competition.

    Alan CurrieImage source, CNTW

    The Olympics will be very different because of the pandemic. Athletes will be in isolation, will not be able to mix with team-mates and will return home after competing, rather than spending time in Tokyo.

    Alan said there are lots of things to consider: “There’s the possibility of testing positive for Coronavirus.

    "An athlete might qualify for a final and then have a positive test and be unable to compete, we will need to deal with the emotional fallout of that, and that a potentially once-in-a-lifetime chance is gone.”

    This will be the first Olympics since Team GB’s mental health panel has been in place.

  6. The Horsemen of Hadrian's Wallpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    In this special, Professor Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Army's secret weapon in Britain - their cavalry. These fearsome horsemen were the key to defending Britain's most famous Roman monument fortification, Hadrian's Wall.

    Alice sets off across Hadrian's Wall to investigate any evidence the Roman cavalry left behind, while a team of archaeologists and historical re-enactors attempt to restage a Roman cavalry tournament - a spectacle that no-one has seen for over 1,600 years.

    We follow the team's training as they prepare for the performance, and Alice joins them at a public display in Carlisle where 30 riders perform in front of a crowd of spectators.

    To put the cavalry's story in context, the film also explores the latest archaeological digs happening across the UK, each of which is searching for new evidence of the Roman cavalry.

    On her journey across Hadrian's Wall, Alice visits some of the most iconic sites associated with the Roman cavalry, including Chester's Roman fort, Vindolanda fort and museum and Hexham Abbey. Along the way she builds a picture of the horsemen's lives here on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.

  7. Boundary proposals could redraw Cumbria's constituenciespublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    The political map of Cumbria could be redrawn under new proposals to change the boundaries dividing MPs' constituencies.

    The Boundary Commission for England says the aim is to make Parliament fairer by giving each MP a roughly similar number of voters.

    It means redrawing and renaming some seats.

    In Cumbria, there would be a new seat that included part of South Lakeland and north Lancashire, while Copeland would be combined with parts of the Lake District such as Windermere.

    The suggestions will have to go through consultation before being finalised.

    If approved, the changes would be introduced in time for the 2023 general election.

    Sign saying Polling StationImage source, Getty Images
  8. Cleator Moor awarded millions from Towns Fundpublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    Cleator Moor is to receive £22.5m from the government's Towns Fund.

    The money is part of a plan to "level up" England's regions and follows previously announced funding for Carlisle, Barrow and Workington.

    One of the key areas to benefit will be Cleator Moor town square.

    Kayleigh Daniels, who chairs the Cleator Moor Town Deal Board, said: "It'll be used for some much-needed investment in the central area of the town and also to invest in our industrial assets.

    "It will mean lot as it'll be visible and transformational as well as creating 5km of cycle and walking infrastructure and health and leisure facilities which will be developed for people living in Cleator Moor."

    Cleator Moor town centreImage source, Google
  9. Weather on the fells: Dry with patchy cloud and fresh windspublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    • Temperatures at 3,000ft: Around 6C to 7C (43F to 45F) to start, rising to 11C (52F) through the afternoon.
    • Winds: A fresh to strong south-westerly breeze, gusting up to 35mph to 40mph.
    • Cloud: Patchy cloud throughout the day, but cloud will become more broken through the afternoon.
    • Weather: A largely dry day with patchy cloud and sunny spells, but with a chance of the odd spot of light rain.
    • Visibility: Mostly good, but poor above the cloud bases or during any outbreaks of light rain.
    • UV levels: Low to moderate.
  10. Safari zoo closes to visitors amid legal rowpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    Police say officers were called to the site at Dalton-in-Furness earlier over a "civil dispute".

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  11. Murder co-accused denies being in attack housepublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    Arron Graham is one of six people accused of murdering Carlisle man Lee McKnight.

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  12. Barrow sign Carlisle striker Zanzalapublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    Barrow sign striker Offrande Zanzala from League Two rivals Carlisle United on a two-year contract.

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  13. Mum warns new drivers of rural roads riskpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    A Cumbrian mother who lost her 18-year-old daughter in a car crash is urging young drivers to be aware of the risks on rural roads.

    Sharon Huddleston's daughter Caitlin died four years ago, along with her friend Skye Mitchell in a crash on the A595 near Millom.

    Sharon said: "The rural roads campaign is wanting to highlight to young drivers that rural roads are more dangerous to young drivers than any other roads.

    "The perception is that it's motorways that are more dangerous but this research from the AA Charitable Trust , externalover the past six years shows rural roads are more dangerous.

    "The AA wants to introduce a log book so new drivers can log how many hours they've been on rural roads and, with Caitlin's campaign, I'd like to stop newly qualified drivers from carrying passengers for at least six months, that could save lives too."

    Caitlin Huddlestone and Skye MitchellImage source, Aidan Huddleston
  14. Lotto ticket worth £1.3m bought in Carlisle remains unclaimedpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    The search is on to find the owner of a winning National Lottery ticket bought in Carlisle.

    It is worth £1,388,344 after the £20m draw on 22 May.

    National Lottery senior winners’ adviser Andy Carter said: “We’re desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings, this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life.

    "We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win.”

    National Lottery billboardImage source, Getty Images

    The winning numbers for the draw were 9, 20, 41, 43, 46, 48 and the Bonus Ball was 7.

    The ticket holder has until 18 November to claim the prize, and if no-one does the money will go towards National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.

  15. Weather on the fells: Cloudy with showers possiblepublished at 09:03 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    • Temperatures at 3000ft: Around 7C (44F) rising to 11C (52F)
    • Winds: A gentle south to south-westerly wind through the day. Gusts reaching up to 20mph to 25mph.
    • Cloud: Some patchy cloud with cloud bases above the summits for the most part of the day. However, cloud bases around the summits under any shower.
    • Weather: Areas of cloud will move in at times, and a few showers might develop and possibly turn heavy in the afternoon. Some of these may yield the odd rumble of thunder. However, skies will clear later in the day to reveal some late evening sunshine.
    • Visibility: Very good or excellent, moderate to poor under any heavy shower.
    • UV levels: High.
  16. Budding artists given chance to showcase talentpublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    The summer Whitehaven Rum Story art exhibit aims to help the careers of artists and photographers.

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  17. New Barrow boss Cooper re-signs Kaypublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 4 June 2021

    Barrow re-sign winger John Kay on a two-year deal following the arrival of boss Mark Cooper.

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  18. Listen: Wakefield v Leighpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 4 June 2021

    Listen to BBC Radio commentary as Wakefield Trinity host Leigh Centurions in Super League and Workington Town host Keighley Cougars in League 1.

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  19. Tourist traffic obstructs scene of boat accidentpublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Crews struggle to reach an overturned boat in the Lake District due to an influx of congestion.

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  20. Murder co-accused says teen had knuckledusterpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Six people, including a father and son and a mother and daughter, deny the murder of Lee McKnight.

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