The MP Tim Farron says he believes ministers may relax salary limits for migrants which may make it more difficult for hotels in the Lake District to recruit overseas.

Mr Farron, the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, raised the issue with the Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan in the Commons this morning and was was told she was "very aware of the issue" and was actively reviewing the salary issue.

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Wes Hunter, a climber who grew up in Keswick, has joined the team of three assessors who will take turns to climb Helvellyn or one of the other high Lakeland fells every day though the winter to assess weather and snow conditions.

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Wes has climbed all over the world, including two ascents of the 3,000ft granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite, California.

The fell top conditions reports for the Weatherline service, external are produced through the winter months from December to Easter, and we carry them in this feed most days as well.

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A prank caller sent paramedics to a hoax heart attack incident, external, forcing a genuine call for a patient in cardiac arrest just minutes later having to wait for help.

BBC Weather

It will be generally cloudy this afternoon with a strengthening southeasterly wind.

Patchy rain will arrive by this evening and highest temperatures will be from 9C to 12C (48F to 54F).

You can always find the latest, detailed, BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.

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The England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who grew up in Cockermouth, has been voted Professional Cricketers' Association player of the year.

Stokes helped England win the World Cup for the first time this summer and made a remarkable unbeaten 135 on England's win in the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.

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A high level of cloud combined with the low sun to produce a stunning array of colours.

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Controversial plans for a 27-home estate on the historic gateway to Cockermouth have now been given the green light.

The proposals for Low Road were thrown out in April by Allerdale’s planning panel amid fears that the houses would spoil the area around The Fitz, a landmark Georgian building.

But there are a number of new councillors on the committee after May’s election and they voted the plans through after hearing that the developer had pledged to move some of the planned homes back by 10m.

People in Kendal are being asked to say how they'd like to see the town change and develop.

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The Kendal Futures organisation, which brings together representative from businesses and public bodies, wants to develop proposals for the future of the town.

It's holding a series of events at the Shakespeare Centre off Highgate from today until Saturday, external, encouraging people to discuss ways that Kendal could be improved.

Local people believe traffic and parking systems need to be reformed and that the town lacks nightlife

Police say a jogger may have vital information about a fatal crash that claimed the life of a teenager from Carlisle.

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Gavin Helps died at the scene of the incident on 22 September near a railway bridge at Rockcliffe, which involved a VW Polo.

Officers say thay are particularly trying to trace a jogger seen in the area at about 17:00 that day.

They renewed an appeal for anyone who saw the Polo at the time in the north Carlisle or Kingstown areas, especially if they have webcam footage, to come forward.

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The New Union in Kendal has been named Cider Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale, external.

It has been recognised for its range of ciders and perries.

Among its brews is a homemade cider made from local apples.

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Cumbrian athlete Nick Miller could only manage a first throw best of 75.31m in the final of the men's hammer at the World Championships as his involvement ended at the half-way stage.

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However, his elimination wasn't without controversy after his second throw, which would have won him the silver medal, was ruled as a foul despite inconclusive TV evidence of his foot leaving the circle.

It's understood his appeal against the decision has been rejected.

• Temperatures at 3,000ft (900m): 4C to 5C (39F to 41F)
• Winds: Southeasterly at 20mph to 25mph, increasing as the day progresses, with gusts up to 40mph
• Cloud: Broken and above the peaks, becoming more extensive this afternoon with bases lowering to around 2,000ft to 3,000ft (600m to 900m)
• Freezing level: Just above the summits
• Visibility: Mostly good throughout.

BBC Weather

It will be a dry and bright but rather chilly start to today.

The skies will become cloudier by this afternoon with a strengthening southeasterly wind, and highest temperatures from 9C to 12C (48F to 54F).

You can always find the latest BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.

Police are appealing for information about a collision in Barrow, which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

A motorcycle and Ford Focus were involved at the junction of Abbots Vale and Bridgegate Avenue, just after 07:00 on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old rider was taken to Royal Preston Hospital, but the 27-year-old woman who was driving the car wasn't seriously injured.

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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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My live updates on BBC Cumbria Live are done for today but this feed will continue to be updated with breaking major news stories and travel reports overnight.

Martin will be back tomorrow from 08:00.

If you've got news you think we should know, or photos that 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.

A woman from Carlisle who has visual impairments says she was made to feel excluded by a guest house owner who refused to allow her to stay there with her guide dog.

Lydia Hulme had booked to stay at the Ashberry Guest House in Penrith next month so she could attend a party.

The room was booked through an online agency but the guest house said the guide dog, Bertie, could not stay because of its "no pets" policy.

The owner, Vanda Sturch, told the BBC today that she was not aware she was breaking the law.

Lydia Hulme has now booked another hotel in Penrith, and Bertie is going with her.

BBC Weather

It will be dry tonight with long clear spells, becoming cold with the chance of a few patches of mist and shallow fog later on.

The winds will be light and variable.

Minimum Temperature: 0 to 3°C (32 to 37°F)

The father of a soldier who died during an army fitness test has told an inquest his son felt he had to finish first to progress his career.

Cpl Joshua Hoole, who was 26, died on a routine physical assessment in Brecon on a hot day in July 2016.

His death came three years after three army reservists died during an SAS selection march in the Brecon Beacons.

His father Phillip Hoole, from Carlisle, told the inquest his son "felt he really had to come first [on the march] to get a slot on the course."

A group of students who set up a nature reserve on their university campus and planted a community woodland have been highly commended at an awards ceremony.

Ambleside Conservation Society, external, which is made up of about 50 students from the University of Cumbria, also worked with primary school children to help them grow their own food and explore their environment.

The students were highly commended in the volunteer team of the year section at the North West Charity Awards in Manchester.

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