This afternoon, any patchy rain will ease and cloud will tend to thin and break with some brighter spells developing, especially later.
There will be a brisk easterly wind at times with highest temperatures from 12C to 15C (54F to 59F).
You can always find the latest BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
The Conservative MP John Stevenson, Rory Stewart's constituency neighbour in Carlisle, has paid tribute to the Penrith and the Border MP.
Mr Stewart is quitting as an MP to run for London mayor as an independent candidate.
Speaking on BBC Radio Cumbria, Mr Stevenson (pictured) described Mr Stewart as "an incredibly able individual", and "very eloquent".
Quote MessageI wish Rory the very best."
John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle
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Image source, Joe HewerThis photo kindly sent in by Joe Hewer, across Derwentwater to Skiddaw from Grange Fell, shows the autumn colours coming into their best.
Rory Stewart announced this morning he was standing down as Penrith and The Border MP and now says he will run for London mayor.
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Rory Stewart's announcement that he will not run again for the Parliamentary seat of Penrith and the Border has gained some predictable reactions, and he was trending on Twitter within a few minutes of the news this morning.
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Penrith and The Border MP Rory Stewart has said he will be standing down at the next general election.
In a lengthy statement, he speaks of his love for the area and his pride in the work he's been able to do.
Quote MessageSo much of what I love about Britain lies in Cumbria: our landscape, our farming communities, our deep history and the character of our people.
Quote MessageWhat I will remember most is simply being with people, listening, learning and focusing on individual problems – helping people face and sometimes overcome the many smaller absurdities and injustices inflicted by government: late farm payments, pension issues, planning and parking."
Rory Stewart
The statement says that he will not run as an Independent because he did not want to run against Conservatives "who have been such wonderful colleagues over the last 10 years."
Quote MessageI am hugely grateful to all the members of my local party who have written in support, and to the chair and president of my local party, who have resigned from the Conservative Party in support of my position.
Quote MessageI don’t want to test loyalties, destroy old friendships or push any of these issues any further. There is enough toxic division in British politics without importing it into Cumbria!"
Rory Stewart has confirmed he will not run for the Penrith and the Border seat, even as an Independent, after he was told he would not be allowed to stand again as a Conservative.
Writing in the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald, external, Mr Stewart said he was also resigning from the Conservative Party, and "hoped to start work in another part of the country".
Image source, PA MediaQuote MessageAs for the future – I am a public servant to my core and will stay involved in politics, endeavouring to make my voice heard."
Rory Stewart
Quote MessageI would like, if you will allow me, to remain closely involved with Cumbria – as a champion, supporting local charities and communities – not as your Member of Parliament, but I hope as your friend."
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This morning will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain and drizzle, drying up later.
There will be a brisk easterly wind at times and temperatures will reach from 12C to 15C (54F to 59F).
You can always find the latest, hour-by-hour, BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
Cumbria's doing better than some areas of Britain when it comes to the nation's declining flora and fauna, but work is still needed according to the county's wildlife trust.
Nationally, The State of Nature 2019 report says a quarter of the species in Britain may face extinction in the country.
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Part of the report says intensive agriculture is to blame, but some Cumbrian farmers say they are part of the solution.
The report shows shows that since the 70s 41% of UK species have declined in numbers, 26% have increased, and 33% have shown little change.
Quote MessageYes, some species are increasing, they tend to be the generalist species, things like wood pigeons and nettles that you see around the countryside, what's declining is those special species that people really love and care about."
Steve Trotter, chief executive, Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Martin Lewes
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Good morning. We'll be posting the news, a regular weather forecast, and other useful items from around the county through the day.
If you've got news you think we should know, or photos that you you think the rest of Cumbria might like to see, let us know by sending us an email, getting in touch on Facebook, external, or on Twitter, external.
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We've now handed over to the technology to post breaking major news and travel reports overnight. Here's a reminder of some of today's developments:
We'll be back at close to sea level from 08:00 tomorrow. If you've got news you think we should know, or photos that you you think the rest of Cumbria might like to see, let us know by sending us an email, getting in touch on Facebook, external, or on Twitter, external.
Have a very good evening.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain, some rather heavy.
However, the winds will gradually ease and it will be a milder night than last night with lowest temperatures from 4C to 7C (39 to 45F).
You can always find the BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
Silhouetted against the sky, 11 stars and a moon represent the babies and mother who died because of failings at the maternity unit of the Furness General Hospital.
Image source, UHMBTThe steel memorial, built by apprentices at Furness College, stands outside the new £12m maternity unit built after the Kirkup Report showed the scale of the problems, external at the hospital.
The memorial was unveiled by members of the families involved.
James Titcombe, whose investigations into the death of his son Joshua exposed the scandal, said: "The trust has worked incredibly hard to learn from what happened in the past and should rightly be proud of the new maternity unit and the superb service now provided to mums and babies in the area.”
Quote MessageWe are humbled that representatives of some of the families are here with us today to unveil this memorial which is a permanent reminder and a place for quiet reflection.
Sue Smith, Chief nurse, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust
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Ellis Butcher
A guest house in Lindale is to become a centre for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Image source, GoogleAcorn Care and Education has won permission from Lake District planners to use Greenacres, a six-bedroom property which was on the market this summer for £430,000, to accommodate six clients aged 19 to 65.
A meeting heard that 14 objections had been raised, citing confusion over what the centre would provide and concerns about "risk, nuisance and disturbance" to residents.
But planners said the fears of local residents were "not founded on convincing evidence".
Neil Henderson, an area planning officer for the LDNPA, said: “Those people with particularly complex or challenging behaviour will not be located at this particular site.”
The meeting heard Acorn Care runs two homes in Kirkby Lonsdale and Grange-over-Sands, both of which were rated "good" by the Care Quality Commission.
Neil Smith
South Cumbria journalist, BBC Cumbria
South Cumbria's hospice, which closed to in patients last month because it couldn't find a new senior doctor, says it is recruiting "like it has never done before".
The hospice says the closure is "temporary" and promised to step up recruitment, which is now live, external with image-led adverts, video and social media marketing showcasing the qualities of the hospice and the "unique lifestyle" on the edge of the Lake District.
Local Democracy Reporting Service
The only Allerdale councillor from the new group, Putting Cumbria First, has crossed the floor to join the Conservatives, who are part of the ruling group on the borough.
Image source, Allerdale BCMike Little, who represents Aspatria, was elected just five months ago, but said he had been impressed by the Tories' role in the council, which was taken over by a combination of Conservatives and Independents after elections in May.
Quote MessageI have joined the Conservatives as it was about time that I was true to myself, in who and what I stand for."
Mike LIttle
News and Star
Newspaper
Anger and worry over proposals for a large-scale quarrying operation brought more than 100 people out, external.
Image source, News and StarTwo Cumbrian businesses have been shortlisted in a national competition for small shops.
Image source, IRCIt's the second time that Arragons Cycle Centre, a third generation family business in Penrith, has been in the running for The Best Small Shop Award, run by the Independent Retailers Confederation.
Richardsons of Whitehaven is also listed, citing the owner Gerard Richardson's role in promoting the town and organising activities and events.
The winner will be announced on 5 November at the Houses of Parliament.
