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Massive gold flag artwork opens to public at castle

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Mental health social workers escalate strike action

Dazzling Northern Lights array illuminates skies

Museum's visitors surge after Bluebird goes on display

Pair went on £4k shoplifting spree before high-speed chase

Missing paddleboarder 'alive and well' after appeal

Posters keeping local dialect alive in town

Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle 'doing well'

Lorry crash spreads mud and fuel across motorway

Police officer sacked over false case updates

Shoplifter banned from stores for two years

Lack of SEN provision leading to 'cost implications'

One in five hate crimes in Cumbria led to action

Boy, eight, climbs to Mount Everest base camp

Ex-football coach guilty of further sexual abuse

Minister bids to change rules for young bus drivers

Bowlers 'aghast' at closure of local rink

Don't ignore us, road death parents tell government

'Forgotten town's' £2m arts centre approved

Child let down by lack of support, say parents

Confusing taxi rules 'risk people's safety'

Carlisle owners reiterate commitment after drop