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UK’s first dedicated Marie Antoinette exhibition to open at London museum
The UK’s first exhibition dedicated to the life of French queen Marie Antoinette is to open at V&A South Kensington in London. Marie Antoinette Style will open at the museum in September, and will ...
Former police officer Rickie Wallbank faces sexual misconduct hearing
A FORMER Cumbria Police officer accused of sexual harassment and misconduct toward female colleagues will face a hearing this week.
Chinese national Yuxi Zhou jailed for Cumbrian cannabis operation
Chinese national Yuxi Zhou, 28, told police she was resident in the UK to complete a Masters degree when police uncovered an illegal enterprise to bring the drug into Cumbria. Between early March and ...
Nuclear boss drove to hospital with foot injury after drinking wine
A NUCLEAR boss drove to hospital while more than twice the drink-drive limit after severing his foot on a wine glass, a court heard.
G7 leaders say Iran is ‘principal source of instability’ in Middle East
G7 leaders have described Iran as “the principal source of regional instability and terror” as conflict rages in the Middle East. The conflict between Israel and Iran has been top of the agenda at the ...
Tuesday’s briefing: Chelsea assist for new boy Liam Delap as WSL looks to expand
New boy Liam Delap played his part as Chelsea got their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start in Atlanta. Bournemouth delved into Ligue 1 to bolster their defensive options, while Gareth Bale ...
Cockermouth: Mitchells to auction L. S. Lowry pencil drawing
An L.S. Lowry drawing is set to be auctioned for an estimated £30,000 to £50,000 in Cockermouth. This significant piece will be a highlight at Mitchells Antiques & Fine Art Sale. The event, running ...
Penrith Cumbria Volunteer group to create swift nest boxes
VOLUNTEERS are working together to create habitats for swifts and to highlight the decline in numbers. Penrith Swift Group are supporting the ...
Mobility scooter introduced at Acorn Bank, in Eden Valley
The North Pennines National Landscape Team has announced the addition of another Tramper mobility scooter at Acorn Bank, Eden Valley. The Tramper, funded via Defra's Access for All programme and the ...
Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later in cinemas from Friday
Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, part one of the third instalment in the 28 Days Later film series, hits the big screen this Friday (June 20).
MPs bar medics raising assisted dying with child patients
Health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would ...
Cumbria Police officer wins award for menopause policy work
A Cumbria Police officer has won an award for her efforts to get menopause policies adopted by the force. Inspector Diane Bradbury received the Women in Policing Award at the first Cumbria Police ...