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The Borrowed Hills by Scott Preston review – a blistering tale of land and violence

The tragedy that decimated UK farming in 2001 spills into a nightmare in a viscerally vivid debut with knife-sharp black humour

The Guardian - UK

Family of woman, 34, found dead in Cumbria will ‘treasure every memory of her’

Paul Irwin, 50, has been charged with murder and sexual assault of Tiffany Render, who was found dead in Whitehaven

The Guardian - UK

Rare fungus to be moved from Scotland to England in hopes to save species

Exclusive: Fingers of willow gloves, found in only two woodlands, will be rushed to Cumbria and tied to new trees

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‘Nothing has really changed’: letters from 1719 reveal familiar worries of London life

From expensive rent to efforts to keep up with fashion, a young man’s missives on display in Cumbria are relatable to today

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What is neuroferritinopathy, a genetic disease that about 100 people in the world have

Neuroferritinopathy is a rare genetic condition for which there is no cure. Recently a BBC report brought to light the condition of four sisters of the same family who living with the condition.

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Four teenagers arrested after video shows racial abuse of schoolboy in Carlisle

Police say images of black pupil being taunted and made to kiss shoes are being treated as a hate crime

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Relentless rain – but a day of farming collaboration

Keswick, Cumbria: We visited a farm to find out how it has been working successfully with nature, complementing its livestock with ponds and edible hedgerows

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Government documents ‘blow gaping hole’ in its case for Cumbrian coalmine

Michael Gove said UK needed coal to make steel, but business department papers drafted around same time say it will not

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‘Beast of Cumbria’: claimed leopard sighting fails to convince experts

Research from the Royal Agricultural University suggests possible big cat presence in the UK, but others say evidence is flimsy

The Guardian - UK

After five years on a narrowboat, I’ve finally reached the end of the canal network

A quest to find the long-lost Cumbria stretch of the Lancaster Canal turns into an adventure in ‘extreme narrowboating’

The Guardian - UK

Spending watchdog launches investigation into Sellafield

National Audit Office to examine risks and costs at nuclear waste site in Cumbria

The Guardian - UK

‘Invasive’ alligator snapping turtle found in Cumbria and named Fluffy by vets

The alligator snapping turtle was found by a lake in Cumbria and taken to a local vet clinic

Evening Standard

Body found in search for runner who vanished in Pennines on New Year’s Eve

Edward Catmur had won long-distance races all over the world

The Independent UK

British safari guide spent night clinging to truck in crocodile-infested waters in South Africa

Mike Turner, originally from Cumbria, was trapped for 16 hours

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Body found after London runner Edward Catmur went missing in Cumbria on New Year's Eve

Edward Catmur had been planning to run along a remote route in the North Pennines

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Cyber-hackers target UK nuclear waste company RWM

Radioactive Waste Management says attempt was made to breach the business using LinkedIn

The Guardian - UK

Hidden victims of the UK’s cruel visa rule plans

Letters: Minimum-income requirements will be unfair to many pensioners, writes Gordon Reid, while Patricia Gibson warns about its potential effect in the north

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Cumbria charities receive a grand Christmas gift from Benefact Group

Two Cumbria charities receive a £1,000 Christmas gift after overwhelming public support.

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GMB union says urgent action needed to tackle safety concerns at Sellafield

Guardian investigation has revealed areas that need attention at nuclear site in Cumbria

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Sellafield nuclear site exposés are long overdue

Letters: The fact that it is in Cumbria, far away from London, makes it easily ignorable, writes Isaac Cooper. Plus a letter from Danny Tanzey

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Country diary: These mines dazzle in their darkness

Nenthead mines, Cumbria: Industry was lured underground by the reserves of lead ore and zinc. What brings us here is the Ballroom and Upside Down River

The Independent UK

Bomb squad sent to house in Cumbria after ‘suspicious item’ found

Major incident declared and homes evacuated after police find item at the home of a man amid concerns about his welfare

The Guardian - UK

Hilly horizons and shooting stars: a car-free adventure across Coniston and south Cumbria

Boats, trains and buses lead to a hauntingly beautiful side of the Lake District, bursting with wildlife, culture and relics of the past. While dark-sky canoeing makes for a magical night

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds prepare for third night with no power in Cumbria after heavy snow

Volunteers deliver emergency supplies as electricity company says power lines brought down across the county

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Sellafield: ‘bottomless pit of hell, money and despair’ at Europe’s most toxic nuclear site

Described as a nuclear Narnia, the site is a source of economic support for Cumbria – and a longstanding international safety concern

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