Cumbria County, England News

Inside the gem is a seated Jupiter, with wreath and full-length drapery, holding a sceptre in his left hand Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness raised about A 2,000 to acquire the bracelet found in Dalton by a metal detectorist.

Jake Anderson, 20, of Hoad Terrace, Ulverston, and David McKevitt, 23, of Tower Street, Ulverston, were sentenced to 12 months behind bars by Recorder John Benson QC.

The exciting new development will see a new jetty at Bark Barn near Belle Grange from Easter 2014, proving direct access to this part of the shoreline for family walking and cycling for the first time.

John joined Derbyshire Constabulary in 1987 and was first posted to Derby City Centre.

Beatrix Potter 's Hill Top, Bridge House at Ambleside and Townend Farmhouse at Troutbeck are just some of his 100-strong collection.

Following the success of the inaugural Prince's Countryside Fund and Land Rover Bursary in 2013, the two organisations are once again combining forces to support rural Britain in 2014.

THE 5,300gns top price dog at Skipton mart 's 2014 opening sale of working sheep dogs is bound for America.

AMBLESIDE: Fell 1 oak, at Hart Head House, Rydal, for I. Roberts; T1 pine-fell; T2 cypress-fell; T3 3 x pine-fell; T4 beech-prune; T5 pine-fell; T6 2 x pine-fell; T7 3 x cherry-fell; T8 pine-fell, at The Institute, Far Sawrey, for Mr Sparling; approval of details reserved by condition 4 in respect of rooflights, at Loughrigg Cottage, Under ... (more)

Dignitaries from Cumbria County Council, the six district councils, and Kendal-based Lake District Estates, are raising Commonwealth flags around the county.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Edkins on non-emergency 101 or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Hoax callers are risking the lives of residents across Cumbria, with hundreds of malicious calls made in just 12 months.

Just last month, Mr Farron said he was able to secure more than A 2m for flood prevention projects around the county.

UPDATE: Police name 'treasured wife and mother' who died after collision involving quad bike and Land Rover on Old Scotch Road Breaking news UPDATE: Police name 'treasured wife and mother' who died after collision involving quad bike and Land Rover on Old Scotch Road A WOMAN who died after a collision involving a quad bike and a Land Rover near ... (more)

Dawn Charlton, 49, was arrested at her Maryport home by Cumbria police in connection with an ongoing investigation into voting at last May's elections.

Peill say it represents another national retailer coming to Kendal and 'demonstrates a significant upturn' in the take-up of vacant units in the town centre.

Dudley is living happily ever after with an officer of the RSPCA now. Have a great life Dudley; you deserve it.

Police are investigating a spate of doorbell thefts from the Hawkshead Terrace and Chapel Street area of Dalton-in-Furness.

A packed ringside saw Norman Kyle judge one of the best spring shows of Galloways in Carlisle in recent years.

A A 925,000 project to replace 8.5km of ageing metal gas mains in a Cumbrian town is set to begin.

St John's Church at Cleator Moor and St Michael's at Arlecdon are both under severe threat of closure.