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• Temperature at 3,000ft: In the morning, around -2C to 0C (28F to 32F) Rising in the afternoon to around 0C to 1C (32F to 34F).
• Winds: A moderate north-easterly breeze, with gusts reaching up to 25mph to 30mph.
• Cloud: Mostly clear skies in the morning, although patchy cloud will push in during the afternoon, with bases around 1,000ft to 2,000ft (300m to 600m).
• Weather: A dry and bright start to the day. Turning increasingly cloudy in the afternoon with showers.
• Visibility: Good in the morning, but poor in the afternoon above cloud bases and in showers.

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• Temperature at 3,000ft: In the morning, around -2C to 0C (28F to 32F). Rising to around 0C to 1C (32F to 34F) in the afternoon.
• Winds: A moderate north-easterly breeze, with gusts reaching up to 25mph to 30mph.
• Cloud: Patchy cloud for much of the day, with bases around 2,000ft to 3,300ft (600m to 1,000m).
• Weather: A chilly day with patchy cloud throughout. There will be some sunny spells between any breaks in the cloud. Dry during the morning, but showers will push in the afternoon.
• Visibility: Generally good, but poor above cloud bases or in any showers.

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Image source, GNAAS

A life-saving air ambulance has landed in its new home.

The Pride of Cumbria II will be based in Langwathby, near Penrith, and was welcomed by the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

The aircraft, which also made its first flight in the county in front of its new team, will replace the existing Pride of Cumbria which is almost 30 years old. It has served the region since 2011.

David Stockton, chief executive of the charity, said: "Last summer, the Guardian of the North II arrived at the charity and now, with the addition of the Pride of Cumbria II, we have completely revamped our aircraft and it’s time to look forward, not back.

"The ongoing support of the people of Cumbria has been phenomenal and this new helicopter is our way of repaying that loyalty, which in turn, will allow us to save many more lives and keep families together."

The new Dauphin N3 aircraft is expected to serve Cumbria for about 15 years.

The charity said the Covid-19 pandemic left it with estimated financial losses of about £100,000 per month.

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Cumbria's new air ambulance will fly into the county later.

The Great North Air Ambulance (GNAA) bought the helicopter from a private seller and it's been refurbished in Leeds.

It will replace the 30-year-old Pride of Cumbria and will land at the organisation's base near Penrith at lunchtime.

The charity that runs the service said it is more powerful than the old chopper and has a longer range. It's due to operate for at least the next 15 years.

GNAA has another helicopter based in the North East.

Image source, GNAA

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• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around 1C to 3C (34F to 37F).
• Winds: This morning, north-westerly winds will be gentle or light, with gusts no greater than 15pmh. In the late afternoon, winds will veer easterly and strengthen, with gusts around 35mph to 40 mph.
• Cloud: It will be a cloudy day throughout, with only a few breaks. Cloud bases will be around 1,000ft to 2,000ft (300m to 600m) at first, rising to around 2,000ft to 3,300ft (600m to 1,000m) later.
• Weather: It will be a largely cloudy and wet day, with showers throughout, some turning heavy. It will also become increasingly breezy later in the day.
• Visibility: Generally good, but poor in any showers, and above cloud bases.
• UV levels: Low.

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A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling on Helvellyn.

The Great North Air Ambulance was called in after volunteers from Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team found the 66-year-old with a chest injury on Swirral Edge on Saturday.

He was having problems breathing and with bruising to his ribs, he was taken to Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary for treatment.

Image source, Patterdale MRT

Firefighters in Cumbria have been dealing with a series of wildfires.

The latest was in the early hours of this morning at the top of The Benn overlooking Thirlmere.

Crews from Keswick, Ambleside and Penrith put out the flames at a number of sites using beaters (video below).

Meanwhile a disposable barbecue is believed to have caused a wildfire at Raven Crag at Thirlmere which started last night.

And firefighters, mountain rescuers and a helicopter worked together to tackle a grass fire on an embankment at Thornthwaite near Whinlatter Forest which started on Friday.

People are being urged not to set campfires or use barbecues in the area because of the recent spell of dry conditions.

John Bowness
BBC Radio Cumbria reporter

Scotland has eased its lockdown restrictions with cross-border travel for non-essential reasons now allowed for the first time in four months.

John McFarlane, from Kirkby Thore in Cumbria's Eden Valley, was among the first to cross into Scotland after he set off in the early hours for a four-day walking trip in the Scottish mountains.

Ahead of his venture, Mr McFarlane, who is Scottish, told BBC Cumbria: "It will give me a great sense of freedom.

"I'm very aware how privileged I am to be able to get in my car and do that. Because of Covid, many people have died and many families will not be able to do what I am."

The easing of restrictions also means shops, gyms, swimming pools, pubs, restaurants and cafes in Scotland are reopening.

Image source, Getty Images

• Temperature at 3,000ft: Around 2C to 3C (36F to 37F) at first, rising to around 4C to 5C (39F to 41F) in the afternoon.
• Winds: Winds will be mostly southwesterly and light at first, but becoming moderate later. Gusts reaching up to 25mph to 30mph.
• Cloud: Cloud cover will build through the morning and afternoon, becoming overcast. Cloud bases will be around 2,600 to 4,000ft (800m to 1,200m).
• Weather: There will be some sunny spells to start, but cloud will soon build in from the north, becoming overcast. The odd spot of rain is possible later in the day.
• Visibility: Good, but reducing to poor in any showers or lower cloud in the afternoon.
• UV levels: Moderate.

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An aluminium stretcher box replaces a wooden one at Sty Head pass, which has served walkers for decades.