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Search for missing Scottish man who may have travelled to Cumbria
2+ week, 1+ day ago (144+ words) Police are searching for a missing South Ayrshire man who may have travelled to Cumbria. Robert Rae, known locally as Bert, was reported missing from Kirkoswald. He was last seen near Merkland Place at about 7.30am on August 27, 2026. The 54-year-old is…...
Cumbria Police issues statement over viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend
2+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) CUMBRIA Police have said they are aware of the viral "Cat in the Hat" social media trend but have not received any reports requiring officers to attend incidents in the county. The warning comes after concerns were raised nationally about…...
Felling work ongoing at famous Scottish forest landmark near M74
3+ week, 5+ day ago (242+ words) generations of Cumbrian drivers travelling north from Carlisle. The distinctive, phallic-shaped stand of trees...
The sad rise in abandoned snakes - including one found in supermarket bread aisle
1+ week, 6+ day ago (498+ words) A CUMBRIAN animal sanctuary owner has said she believes there needs to be more education around people keeping exotic pets, after a rise in snakes being dumped around west Cumbria. Siobhan Harkness, who owns Pet Encounter based in Workington, is…...
Man in his twenties taken to hospital after crash closes A595
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (106+ words) A MAN in his twenties has been taken to hospital for treatment following a crash on a major road earlier this morning. Cumbria Police were called at 4:39am today (August 16) following a one vehicle collision on the A595 at Broughton-in-Furness near Wreaks…...
38-year-old died on day she was discharged from hospital as inquest opens
3+ week, 4+ day ago (393+ words) Keswick, died at an address on Orchard Street in Carlisle on July 28. Area Coroner for Cumbria, Margaret...