Scout leader jailed for sex attack on boy
A Scout leader from north Cumbria has been jailed after he admitted a sex attack on a boy 25 years ago.
Cafe opening
The cafe at Carlisle’s first dedicated lesbian and gay headquarters will open next Saturday
Insulin tragedy
A young mum found dead at home died of natural causes after not taking enough insulin for her diabetes
Out of hospital
A Cumbrian couple seriously hurt in the Boston marathon bombings are finally back home after spending weeks in hospital
Road closure
A village faces weeks of disruption while its main road is closed for repairs to sewers installed just a few years ago
Restaurant welcomed
Eating places in Carlisle’s historic quarter have welcomed plans to put restaurants in the former Hoopers store (25 comments)
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Police appeal after girl, 10, says she was touched by man on street
Pub sale hope
Owners of an historic Carlisle pub are still hopeful that a suitable buyer can be found (8 comments)
Can you help?
TV show DIY SOS is looking for tradespeople to donate their time and skills as they help to transform a Cumbrian tot's home
Rapist jailed
A Cumbrian pensioner has been jailed for a series of sex attacks carried out over more than 30 years
Juice bar
Carlisle's first dedicated juice and smoothie bar will open its doors next month
Brewing up a storm
An award-winning village pub is planning to start its own microbrewery
Tickets warning
An appeal has been made for all Whitehaven Festival-goers to check their tickets ahead of the McFly gig
Greg Abbott insists that injury-plagued veteran Danny Cadamarteri can still play a major role for Carlisle next season. 
Workington Town loose-forward Karl Olstrum says that Sunday’s Championship derby clash against Whitehaven is too close to call but would dearly love to make it eight wins on the trot. 
View our gallery of some of the worst criminals operating or caught in north and west Cumbria before they were banged up by the courts 
