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Death records show horror of unmarried mums' home bbc.in/43AFj3V

Death records at Kendal's St Monica's reveal mothers' home horror

St Monica's painted itself as helping women but the reality was far worse, as records reveal.

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Interest surges after path becomes national trail bbc.in/43vj4wn

Lake District ranger says C2C's upgrade has sparked more interest

Travel companies say their bookings from people who want to walk the route are up by as much as 30%.

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Nature festival to 'build bridges' with community bbc.in/4xx5eaE

Cumbria's Lowther estate to hold its first Nature festival

The organisers say they want locals to know more about the work they are doing to help nature.

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Underground tank to improve lake's water quality bbc.in/3QfzaHs

Underground tank to improve Windermere's water quality

United Utilities says the tank will lead to fewer discharges but campaigners say it is not enough.

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I walked the Pennine Way at 14, now at 66 I'm running it bbc.in/4eJM1dh

Cumbria runner's third attempt at Pennine Way Spine Race

David Griffin, 66, on what motivates his latest bid to complete the 268-mile run within a week.

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Five new accessible walking routes created bbc.in/43x5uIY

Lake District has five new routes for those with disabilities

The paths have no stiles and are suitable for people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility.

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RNLI volunteer honoured for 'outstanding service' bbc.in/4aq6SRi

Penrith RNLI volunteer honoured for 'outstanding service'

Brenda Couzens is among eight Cumbrian people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.

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£400k funding for flood work near collapsed court bbc.in/4xv3rCU

Fund of £400k for flood work near Cockermouth Old Courthouse

The Environment Agency says the money will fund investigation work to find a long-term solution.

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City link opens after three years of work bbc.in/4ghVQRL

Carlisle Southern Link Road opens after three years of work

Cumberland Council says the £260m project is one of the most significant it has delivered.

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Town still without tourist centre ahead of summer bbc.in/49Rsm9E

Keswick still without tourist centre ahead of summer

The Lake District National Park Authority says it continues to search for potential venues.

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Failing trust improves but more work to be done bbc.in/4eDiFOA

Failing trust most improved in Cumbria but more work to be done

A North Cumbria trust is placed 120th out of 134 trusts in England after a recovery scheme.

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Strikes called off at nuclear site bbc.in/3QCSvlU

Sellafield nuclear site strikes called off as talks resume

Contract workers at Sellafield are demanding an additional allowance for work at the nuclear site.

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Libraries hit by 'closures and abuse of staff' bbc.in/3QzAMMc

Cumberland Libraries report finds abuse of staff and other issues

Cumberland Council says it is still formulating ideas to improve libraries for staff and users.

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Care home manager withdrew cash without permission bbc.in/4anYTEg

Cumbria care home manager withdrew cash without permission

The Nursing and Midwifery Council says Claire Ann Fitzpatrick repeatedly acted dishonestly.

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Pub patrols to deter domestic abuse during World Cup bbc.in/4vHRxnn

Specialist police patrols in Cumbria during World Cup

Fans are being urged 'to enjoy the World Cup safely' amid fears of a surge in domestic abuse.

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Nurse given driving ban after GP practice crash bbc.in/4ec2shZ

Penrith nurse given driving ban after GP practice crash in Shap

Carla Earnshaw was banned from driving, after crashing into Shap Medical Practice whilst drunk.

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Volunteers sought to restore Carlisle's last tram bbc.in/4dZsnL1

Carlisle's last tram needs volunteers to get it running again

The tram used to traverse the city in the 1900s, but one dilapidated carriage is now gathering dust.

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Nuclear construction workers to strike again bbc.in/4vBQc1j

Sellafield nuclear construction workers to strike again over pay

Unite says almost 2,000 workers employed by contractors at Sellafield will strike on Monday.

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Lifelong Doctor Who collection goes under hammer bbc.in/4uUi7JY

A 'museum' of Doctor Who memorabilia goes under hammer

A single-owner trove of Doctor Who memorabilia, including replica Dalek, goes on sale in Newcastle.

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