text:
Sayfa ile ilgili istek ve şikayetleriniz için aşağıdaki formu kullanabilirsiniz.
"27.05.2017 11:24:36" bbc.co.uk Manchester attack: Terror threat reduced from critical - BBC News The national terrorism threat level comes down to severe, meaning an attack is likely, not imminent. Soldiers deployed to support the police will be stood down on Monday night, at the close of the bank holiday weekend.
"27.05.2017 07:30:28" The medieval castle in Dalton-in-Furness hosts a Scarecrow Festival starting today! The straw-stuffed creations by local groups and children are on show for the next 4 Saturday afternoons.
"26.05.2017 14:15:58" bee tattoos Manchester attack: Hundreds queue for bee tattoos
"26.05.2017 10:50:08" The Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad Hill in Ulverston hosts a pop up restaurant this evening. Michelin starred Kevin Tickle of the Forest Side in Grasmere will cook for just 10 diners to launch the Taste Cumbria festival in the town.
"26.05.2017 07:15:00" Should the voting age be lowered? How old should you be to get the vote?
These children from Robert Ferguson Primary School in Carlisle are seven years away from voting age, but still have strong views.
"26.05.2017 07:04:28" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It's going to be another hot one. Warm and sunny above the River Eden at Wetheral even before seven this morning. Some parts of Cumbria could reach twenty six celsius today.
"26.05.2017 06:30:00" Flood Plains 90% of England's floodplains have been so severely changed that they no longer work.
This is according to a new study by the University of Salford and an insurance company.
The findings from the 12 month study will be presented today in Wetheral.
"26.05.2017 05:45:00" Roman Bath House Exciting find at Carlisle Cricket Club!
A 1600 year old late Roman bath house has been discovered.
"25.05.2017 15:09:31" BBC News "This just means such a lot, that you've come today": Queen Elizabeth has been visiting survivors of the Manchester attack http://bbc.in/2qjwmaW The Queen has been visiting the injured, many of whom are children, in Manchester.
"25.05.2017 06:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Eighteen months on from Storm Desmond the Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal is fully reopened after the floods.
The gallery has been refreshed and the new 'Bakestone' cafe opened.
"25.05.2017 06:11:28" Timeline Photos A book of condolence has been opened in Carlisle for Cumbrians to leave messages of sympathy for the victims of the Manchester terror attack. The book will be at the Tourist Information Centre at the Old Town Hall until the 2nd of June.
"24.05.2017 13:25:40" Timeline Photos The University of Cumbria held a vigil in solidarity of the people affected by the Manchester terror attack.
"24.05.2017 12:29:47" Timeline Photos Armed police officers are patrolling Cumbria's streets after the national terror threat level was raised to 'critical'.
Cumbria police say they are doing 'everything possible to protect the public'.
They say people who see armed officers on the county's
"24.05.2017 10:24:02" CBBC If you're a parent or teacher dealing with upset kids today, this guide from BBC Newsround helps explain the Manchester bombing for children.
There's more news and advice about the attack here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news
"24.05.2017 06:00:00" We now know people from Wigton, Carlisle, Barrow and Penrith have been caught up in the Manchester suicide bomb attack.
There's a Book of Condolence for people to sign in memory of those killed and injured at Carlisle's Old Town Hall. It'll be there
"23.05.2017 15:20:00" People gathered in the centre of Carlisle this lunchtime to take part in a moment of silence and a short service to remember everyone who's been affected by the suicide bombing in Manchester last night.
The 'Act of Remembrance and Solidarity' was
"23.05.2017 07:17:39" Timeline Photos Manchester Arena explosion: Greater Manchester Police have issued an emergency contact number for those concerned about their loved ones:
"23.05.2017 06:06:51" BBC North West 22 now confirmed dead in Manchester Arena explosion. 59 injured.
There are children among the dead.
Greater Manchester Police say attacker was a suicide bomber.
"23.05.2017 06:00:17" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post School Headteachers fear that too much focus on academic subjects is making it harder for students to take vocational courses such as catering or engineering, according to a new report.
Here's a few things that pupils at Energy Coast UTC get to work on
"22.05.2017 13:26:16" Timeline Photos Tim Mosedale from Keswick has made his 6th ascent of Mount Everest!
The professional mountaineer leads expeditoins on Mount Everest and was the first to confirm that the Hilary step had collapsed.
Everest Expedition
"22.05.2017 10:25:20" Timeline Photos Have you registered to vote yet? If not, you've got till midnight tonight.
It's the last chance to have your say in June 8th's general election.
"22.05.2017 08:48:28" twitter.com Kate McGough on Twitter Steph McGovern and the BBC Breakfast Butty Van were at Carlisle train station this morning talking to commuters about infrastructure and the 2017 General Election.
"22.05.2017 07:28:57" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post South Cumbria's St Mary's Hospice will expand day services into Barrow after it got approval to take over the former Agrilek manufacturing site. The former offices will be used by clients while the warehouse will house furniture sales.
"21.05.2017 15:21:57" Tony Hopper and his legends
"21.05.2017 09:03:22" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Sunday street sweeping ends in Barrow.
Barrow Borough Council says it has to "cut its cloth" in response to Government cuts - it has nearly half as much to spend per household than it did in 2010.
20 staff on the refuse team face redundancy as part of
"19.05.2017 16:12:00" Ken wasn't going to miss out on his beer...even after the 2015 floods knocked out the bridge in Staveley and split the village in two.
And who better to ask to open the new bridge!
"19.05.2017 15:10:00" Exam time. Good luck to students sitting exams over the next couple of months!
Especially GCSE students who are sitting a new style of Maths and English exam.
They are meant to be "more demanding" than the previous style and are marked from 9 to 1 instead of A* to
"19.05.2017 13:35:38" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Costa del Cumbria!
One of our team has been scouting for locations for radio shows we're hoping to do later this year along the coast.
Seascale and Ravenglass were looking fab in the sun!
"19.05.2017 10:04:16" BBC North West Ken was determined to get his daily pint, despite the flood and no bridge.
"19.05.2017 09:59:52" Timeline Photos 11 and 12 year olds in Barrow have been given a hard-hitting presentation warning of the dangers of Child Sexual Exploitation, in a scheme overseen by the Ambleside-based Brathay Trust. The project hopes to help children avoid being groomed online.
"19.05.2017 06:00:00" bbc.co.uk The new GCSE grades explained - BBC News Key questions about the new 9-1 GCSEs answered. Do you know one of the thousands of Cumbrian students who'll be taking their GCSEs this month?
It's the first time that students are taking the new "more demanding" GCSE exams in England and Maths.
Here's how the system works - including the end of A*-G
"18.05.2017 17:35:18" Just over an hour until kickoff...
"18.05.2017 16:22:31" Scout the scrambling dog Meet Scout!
Rescued eight years ago by her owners Ant and Melissa she loves going for long walks in the Lake District.
Watch her make light work of Helvellyn.
"18.05.2017 14:12:27" New bridge at Staveley opens! Hundreds of people in fancy dress walk over the new bridge at Staveley near Kendal.
The bridge was closed in December 2015 following serious damage from flooding.
"18.05.2017 07:15:10" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Brother and sister Jayden and Emie Seward from Millom are both off to the World Championships in BMX racing this summer. Their parents say there is little sponsorship in the sport and the plane tickets alone will cost more than £3000.
"18.05.2017 07:05:32" Timeline Photos How many of these have you read?
It's Local Newspaper Week which celebrates the role they play in the local community.
These are just a few of the papers reporting day in and out in Cumbria.
"18.05.2017 06:00:00" Staveley's new bridge Another milestone for Cumbria after the floods.
This afternoon will be the first time since December 2015 that the main road into Staveley near Kendal is open.
Here's a timelapse video showing the bridge support being craned into place in
"17.05.2017 13:17:30" Timeline Photos It's very depressing to see this in our lovely county.
Dumped between Asby and Pica.
Contact Copeland Council or the police (on 101) if you know who's responsible.
"17.05.2017 12:00:00" "Once you've really gone outside your comfort zone, everything else is a piece of cake!"
These Back Up volunteers tested out the new Calvert Trust Lakes high-rope course
"17.05.2017 10:30:00" Timeline Photos Thanks to Alison Bell for this gorgeous photo of the famous Rannerdale bluebells.
Don't you just want to go there right now?!
"17.05.2017 08:33:57" Timeline Photos So what should happen to Alston's cobbles?
Some say they should be kept because they're part of what makes the town special.
Others say the money needed to repair them....around £1m.... could be better spent.
"16.05.2017 14:57:08" bbc.co.uk Man captures video of being chased by an otter - BBC News The forestry worker was chased after he discovered the wild animal on a road near Eskdalemuir. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-39934650
"16.05.2017 11:45:56" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Hundreds of Lambretta scooter enthusiasts have been riding their classic machines on a coast to coast epic from Seahouses to St.Bees. Many stopped off for a well deserved cuppa at the top of Hartside Pass.
"15.05.2017 07:15:00" Timeline Photos A vintage poster of Grange over Sands lido found in an attic goes under the hammer today. Attributed to the well-known poster artist Frank Sherwin, it is believed to have been commissioned by British Railways in 1949 to promote railway journeys to the
"14.05.2017 16:23:26" The calm before the storm...
"14.05.2017 14:54:17" bbc.co.uk Boy, 4, meets doctor who saved his life - BBC News Dr Laura Duffy said Logan, who was not expected to survive a crash, a "ray of sunshine". Four-year-old Logan suffered serious injuries in a crash and was not breathing when the Great North Air Ambulance Service arrived.
"13.05.2017 10:30:55" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Quilting for Cumbria today, The Stitch Class exhibition at Seaton Library til 4. Taster sessions on including having a go at stitching Workington's lifeboat
"13.05.2017 09:44:24" bbc.co.uk NHS cyber-attack: Amber Rudd says lessons must be learnt - BBC News The NHS will have to upgrade its IT systems after being caught up in the global attack, the home secretary says. Here's the latest on the NHS cyber attack. We've heard today that some GP surgeries in the county have been targeted too.
"13.05.2017 08:00:00" It's the biggest vote this year (so far) - and the outcome could cause drama across Europe and a bit beyond.
YES, You guessed it - the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest takes place, tonight in Ukraine's capital Kiev.
So does UK entry Lucie Jones have a
"13.05.2017 05:00:15" This Cumbrian kitchen is said to be the only one in Britain to protect against flooding by being able to jack up its stove.
The Castle Dairy restaurant in Kendal used design ideas from ships' galleys for a re-build, since it was damaged by Storm Desmond
"12.05.2017 10:11:31" Meet little Inca. After developing an autoimmune disease, her life was saved by blood transfusions from some very kind "donor dogs". Paragon Vets in Dalston are looking for dogs who can be called on in an emergency. It only takes half an hour- and donors
"12.05.2017 06:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Great North Air Ambulance is celebrating it's 15th anniversary tomorrow.
The charity, which has a helicopter based at Langwathby near Penrith, has flown around 16 thousand missions since it first started operating - with around 6000 of those in
"11.05.2017 06:00:00" A Cumbrian basketball player has been picked to play for Great Britain in a world championships in Canada!
Nathaniel Pattinson, who's 21, plays for the Cumbria Wheelchair Sports Club basketball team, the CWSC Panthers .
He'll play for the national under
"10.05.2017 06:35:42" bbc.co.uk South Lakes Safari Zoo wins new licence after takeover - BBC News Council backs application after staff-backed company takes reins from under-fire founder. The South Lakes Safari Zoo has been granted a new licence, despite hundreds of animals dying there in recent years.
"10.05.2017 05:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A book called Pass it On: Household tips from the 1950's has gone on sale with lots of useful advice about how to make do and mend.
What handy hints would you like to pass on to the people of Cumbria?
And while you're thinking about that...any ideas
"09.05.2017 16:10:58" Timeline Photos A glorious evening in Keswick, looking south down Derwentwater. One of our radio team is out looking at locations for summer outside broadcasts and couldn't resist sharing this pic!
"09.05.2017 08:54:00" Get Quilting Get Quilting Fabric stashes and stitching supplies will be out at Seaton Library on Saturday May 13 to introduce allcomers to the joys of quilting.
It's the annual exhibition of The Stitch Class where they'll be showing their work on the theme of 'Up in the Air'. Expressing love for Cumbria in stitches and patches, from castles to cairns, sheep to squirrel nutkins.
Send us your 10" block for a Cumbria quilt featuring something you treasure about the county.
Help on hand on this Saturday with Seaton's Stitch
"09.05.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos This is Dottie, a 13 year old Jack Russell, being checked over by vet Marcelle Cassar at Highgate Veterinary Clinic in Kendal.
Dottie was bitten by a venomous adder while out on a walk. But after her owner drove to Preston to collect an antidote to
"09.05.2017 05:00:00" Timeline Photos Could you help re-roof one of the Lake District's highest buildings?
This is Dubs Hut, an old mine building at the head of the Buttermere valley, about 1575 feet above sea level. It's kept as a simple open shelter for walkers and climbers.
"08.05.2017 16:52:38" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Russian billionaire docks at Whitehaven harbour.
'The Lady M' is owned by Alexei Mordashov. He was named Russia's richest man in November 2016.
Photo and videos from Laura Barr.
"08.05.2017 13:42:40" Timeline Photos The Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge is one of the toughest cycling events in Britain, 112 miles over all of the biggest Lakeland passes.
Sean Conway is one of Britain's most extreme adventurers - for example, last year, he created a triathlon by
"08.05.2017 06:30:00" Sedbergh Swifts return. Swifts are returning to Sedbergh after getting some winter sun in Africa.
These migratory birds return to the UK in late April and early May every year to breed.
A Sedbergh group which support swifts by providing nesting boxes has set up secret cameras
"07.05.2017 11:05:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It should now be easier for patients in Whitehaven to find a place to relax and reflect, according to the West Cumberland Hospital.
A new chapel has opened near the old hospital reception and the hospital's chaplain Rev Simon Cake says it's already being
"06.05.2017 14:35:36" James Phillips has arrived for Carlisle's final playoff hurdle...
"06.05.2017 08:27:55" Timeline Photos Good luck to everyone doing the Keswick to Barrow walk today.
Perfect weather for a 43-mile yomp.
This is the crew from Vickerstown Primary doing the shorter Coniston to Barrow to raise school funds.
They declared themselves "nervous" but looking forward
"05.05.2017 19:13:30" Tuk-Tuks Drive Through Yorkshire Beep beep!
Cumbria's Beijing Biddies have been driving these Tuk-Tuks around Harrogate?
"05.05.2017 11:30:00" Timeline Photos We're cloud-tastic here at BBC Cumbria!
Many thanks to Owen Le Voi for this stunning photo of yesterday's rare cloud over Skiddaw.
Do you have any other photos of yesterday's impressive phenomenon?
"05.05.2017 10:04:48" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Lots of people saw the impressive roll cloud yesterday.
The Met Office said it is like the Helm Bar cloud that sometimes forms over the Eden Valley. But it's much rarer.
The technical name for it is a Volutus, a type of roll cloud.
The diagram shows
"05.05.2017 06:48:50" A curious cloud seen by many in Cumbria.
The Helm Bar revealed and explained...
"05.05.2017 05:00:00" Cumberland Pencil Museum Great news for Cumbrian pencil lovers! Keswick's Cumberland Pencil Museum is expected to re-open by the end of the month- nearly a year and a half after Storm Desmond. BBC Radio Cumbria has been along to see how building works are coming along.
"04.05.2017 17:30:54" Has the fidget spinner craze reached your life yet?
10-year-old Raphe here from Ulverston is a devotee: "Sometimes I get stressed and it helps me concentrate. I just like the spinning, it's cool."
Sir John Barrow School's Year 5 teacher James Maher -
"04.05.2017 13:22:19" Duke of Edinburgh visits Sellafield. The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from royal duties this autumn.
In October 2016 he made a private visit to Sellafield.
"04.05.2017 10:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Twiggy, the baby deer adopted by Muncaster Castle after her mum died, is all grown up!
Her mum was killed by a car last year while she was pregnant. Peter Frost-Pennington from the castle is also a vet, and operated to deliver Twiggy.
He says "Twiggy's
"04.05.2017 09:27:14" Timeline Photos Prince Philip has "full support" of the Queen in deciding to stop public engagements - Buckingham Palace statement bbc.in/2p8Fmy4
"04.05.2017 09:12:03" bbc.co.uk Duke of Edinburgh to retire from royal duties - BBC News Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, to retire from royal duties in the autumn, Buckingham Palace says http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39802636
"04.05.2017 08:51:07" BBC News A staff meeting has been called at Buckingham Palace - but it's not about the health of either the Queen or Prince Philip.
Update at 10:30 BST: Buckingham Palace has announced Prince Philip is to end his public duties in the autumn.
"04.05.2017 06:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post They're small, furry and live by rivers!
But did you know that water voles are dramatically declining in numbers?
The charity, People's Trust for Endangered Species is calling for volunteers to record all sightings of the fuzzy mammals for the month of
"03.05.2017 08:30:23" The YMCA National Centre at Lakeside on Windermere - one of the largest outdoor education sites in the country - is appealing for £500,000 to complete fundraising for a state of the art new centre for visiting schools.
"03.05.2017 07:15:00" Loneliness is increasing the risk of an early death among Cumbria's elderly people, according to new research.
Men In Sheds is a woodwork group run by Age UK South Lakeland, which brings together retired men.
"02.05.2017 13:57:32" Timeline Photos This is Jean Wilson, one of the top Herdwick sheep farmers in the Lake District.
She's just had to ask a vet to put down a prime young tup, or ram, that she hoped would improve the flock she's devoted her life to improving, after it was mauled by a
"02.05.2017 06:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Workington lad who ran away with the circus!
David McMillan spent his early years on the Salterbeck estate but, after a difficult childhood, he left to travel the world.
He went on to make his fortune as an animal trainer in theme parks and films in
"02.05.2017 05:00:00" Timeline Photos This is how the new home of Kendal Rugby Club will soon look.
The club says its new clubhouse with an artificial pitch for training on, and a grass one for matches, will also be able to host a range of events after it opens at the end of July.
And it's
"01.05.2017 08:00:00" The Iranian Embassy siege - On this day, 37 years ago.
'CLICK' - To hear the real life account from SAS man Rusty Firmin from Carlisle, speaking to BBC Radio Cumbria.
He's the focus of the film '6 days', out in August and based on those events in 1980.
"01.05.2017 07:00:40" How will you be celebrating May Day?
This is how Cumbrian Druid Paul Coppinger does it, marking Beltane - the mid point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice - with a ceremony giving thanks to earth in the Birkrigg Stone Circle near
"30.04.2017 13:30:00" tindeck.com BBC Radio Cumbria - Andy Wood - National League - 2017 Tindeck is a free MP3 upload site that helps you share your original music and audio with people around the world. Another season done with Barrow AFC - listen to commentators Andy Wood and Mark Boyd's match highlights here...
"30.04.2017 09:34:18" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post These amazing photos show last night's Lakeland Festival of Light!
Hundreds of fell-walkers took to the hills above Braithwaite with coloured filters in front of their head-torches, to look like lines of Nepalese prayer flags.
Organisers say it
"29.04.2017 10:04:14" BBC North West It weighs 7,400 tonne http://bbc.in/2qn0rWX The Royal Navy's newest nuclear submarine has been rolled out of its dockyard in Barrow.
The 7,400-tonne Audacious, which is capable of firing Tomahawk missiles, was built at a cost of about £1.4bn.
The 320ft long Astute-class vessel will now undergo
"28.04.2017 16:06:25" Meet Happy Henry...he's 90 this year and is helping to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.
Henry...a 1927 Morris Cowley...is owned by Andy McKay from Carlisle. Happy Henry comes from the first two letters on his registration plate.
Andy's wife died
"28.04.2017 15:30:12" Katie is one of the pupils from Sandgate School in Kendal who've been enjoying some golf taster sessions.
Carus Green course professional Dave Turner is teaching the teenagers, who have learning disabilities, the basics of the sport.
Their teacher Colin
"28.04.2017 14:41:35" BBC Business News Is coconut the new mylk? That's what people are calling plant derived "milks", like soy, almonds and coconuts.
Learn more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39732815 Is Cumbrian cows' milk still your favourite?
"28.04.2017 12:29:10" Timeline Photos Train passengers in Cumbria are facing more disruption as the RMT strike for the third time in three months over Northern Rail's plans for driver operated only trains - losing guards. The RMT say it compromises safety, Northern say it's about
"28.04.2017 07:00:00" A charity that's helped hundreds of families recover after the 2015 winter floods closes today, after running out of funding.
The Community Emergency Response Team is based in Penrith and says it can't afford its monthly running costs.
"28.04.2017 05:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post This Cumbrian farming family are celebrating 100 years since first registering their herd of pedigree Dairy Shorthorn cattle.
The Robinsons from Strickley near Kendal will be on Sunday's Countryfile programme on BBC One at 7pm, turning out their animals
"27.04.2017 14:23:38" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Power's now been restored to all premises on the Glasson Industrial Estate at Maryport, with the help of a generator, after a warehouse was destroyed in a huge blaze earlier this week.
Engineers are now repairing the damage done, which as you can see
"27.04.2017 06:42:28" At Wiggonby Primary School children are enjoying practising their reading aloud by having two little visitors sit with them ... Golden Retrievers "Google" and "Jeeves". Awww!
"27.04.2017 05:00:51" This historic Cumbrian building will have a new life as somewhere people with disabilities can stay for a wild Lakeland experience in Borrowdale.
The charity the Calvert Trust that leases it, is getting two days' help from volunteers from Hanson, the
"26.04.2017 13:55:21" Timeline Photos £30m spent and £90m still to go...
That's the cost of repairing bridges and roads in Cumbria after Storm Desmond, according to the county council.
Hundreds have already been fixed but some areas, like Staveley, are still feeling the effects of damaged
"26.04.2017 12:34:06" Timeline Photos The Google car is in Carlisle today...
The vehicle goes up and down the length and breadth of the country taking pictures for Google's street view feature.
The most boring job in the world? At least its Cumbria today and not the M1 motorway!
"26.04.2017 08:06:45" The fire in Maryport at SIS this morning. Fire fighters remain on site with pockets of fire still to be put out. Units from across Cumbria have been brought in to deal with the "largest" and "fastest developing" fire the county has seen in years.
"26.04.2017 06:32:41" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Firefighters remain at SIS unit in Maryport as they surround a fire that broke out yesterday afternoon. It's "surrounded" officers say, but with "pockets of fire". Local advice is still to keep doors & windows shut. High volume pumps putting out 6000
"26.04.2017 05:20:31" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Do these activities look thrilling, or give you a rush of fear?
Adventure films are being shown in Cumbria over three nights starting tonight, as the Banff Mountain Film Festival brings an international tour of its highlights to Keswick.
It has two
"25.04.2017 16:23:36" Git Amang It Poetry, inspired by my travelling companion on the 1618 Carlisle-Leeds train...no lesser luminary than the King of Coast....
NICK CRANE...a peri-clerihew...
"On the homeward-bound train,
I bumped into the explorer, Nick Crane -
Travelling, quietly,
"25.04.2017 15:42:29" More than 65 firefighters tackled the fire at Maryport's Glasson Industrial Estate.
The building affected was a storage site owned by SIS Pitches.
The blaze forced people from their homes and caused travel disruption.
Updates here:
"25.04.2017 14:03:52" Timeline Photos Buildings on the Glasson Industrial Estate in Maryport are being evacuated due to fire.
Police say people in the Maryport area should keep windows closed and stay away from the scene.
Trains suspended and road diversions are in place.
"25.04.2017 13:33:28" Hail in Carlisle and it's May next week!
"25.04.2017 05:00:00" Timeline Photos If you go down to a Cumbrian river, you've an increasing chance of seeing an otter.
Wardens on Windermere say the creatures have become regular visitors to their boat-house, and are often sighted elsewhere on the lake. They've also been reported on the
"24.04.2017 14:00:00" Timeline Photos The glamour of acting...not!
There are some radio plays on BBC Radio Cumbria this week....one is a comedy about older people who are so bored with their lives that they decide to grow cannabis in a disused public toilet block.
We couldn't find one of
"24.04.2017 12:15:00" Timeline Photos Meet Gary McKee. He's just completed the London Marathon in a time of 3'32".
But unlike the other 40,000 or so runners, Gary, from Cleator Moor, had run a marathon every day for the previous 100 days.
He's raised £60,000 for the charity, McMillan Cancer
"24.04.2017 09:03:23" Timeline Photos When Megan Pryde, who's 19 and lives near Carlisle, collapsed at home with stomach pains, doctors thought it was appendicitis.
It wasn't, but only after exploring a number of other diagnoses did they establish it was bowel cancer, a condition normally
"23.04.2017 12:26:55" Timeline Photos CONGRATULATIONS
He's done it!!! Marathon man, Gary McKee from Cleator Moor.
Over £60k raised for Macmillan. You're a machine!!
If you want to look at Gary's race, his bib number is: 43085
"22.04.2017 16:38:50" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Congratulations to champions Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC who were presented with the North One West trophy after today's 23-7 win over Blackburn to go through the season with a 100% record.
"22.04.2017 13:03:02" Timeline Photos Flags up in Ulverston today for the town's Flag Festival.
Laces-up too for WalkFest kicking-off another year of Fest-i-ness to earn its moniker as South Lakeland's Festival Town
"21.04.2017 16:39:05" bbc.co.uk Norovirus sparks West Cumberland Hospital visitor warning - BBC News A hospital is asking visitors to stay away from a ward struck by a norovirus outbreak. Several patients on West Cumberland Hospital's ward 3a have been affected by the flu-like virus
"21.04.2017 14:38:09" BBC Radio Shropshire Shropshire dog walkers have taken part in a world-wide walk to raise money for rehoming charity Finding Furever Homes Cumbrian dog walkers have taken part in a world-wide walk to raise money for the rehoming charity Finding Furever Homes. Switzerland, Spain, California, Morocco and the Lake District are just a few of the places involved.
"21.04.2017 09:00:12" You loved their first lot of jokes so much that we're bringing you some more!
Thank you to the children at St. Mary's RC Primary in Salterbeck in Workington and everyone else on the estate for being so friendly.
This rounds off our month-long community
"21.04.2017 06:47:56" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Police & county council posters have gone up to warn any Windermere ferry customers whose frustration at new ticket machines could get out of hand.
The latest machine installed on the ferry itself, may only be used by drivers who park on shore, walk on
"20.04.2017 12:15:00" Timeline Photos Never mind Easter eggs, because osprey eggs have been spotted in the Lake District!
The female bird KL has laid three eggs at the nest near Bassenthwaite Lake, that's according to the Lake District Osprey Project.
Now KL and her mate, an unringed male
Three days to go until the London Marathon, Gina Pennington is running in what will be fifth marathon.
She's raising money for the Brathay Trust
"19.04.2017 09:33:04" Timeline Photos Well this just seems like five minutes ago...people in Copeland only elected a new MP in February in a by-election.
Now they'll be going to the polls again in June after Theresa May called a snap election.
"19.04.2017 09:32:58" BBC Radio Bristol "Not another one"...
Oh, Brenda. Are you thinking, what Brenda from Bristol is thinking?
"19.04.2017 05:53:48" Timeline Photos "Cupboard Field" - South of Portinscale, near Keswick, could be the site for a new 65 space car park. It's a popular starting point for walkers of Catbells. Above Derwent Parish Council will discuss plans tonight at a meeting.
"18.04.2017 15:52:00" Timeline Photos A family-run caravan park near Ambleside is into the final four of a national competition to find the ethical small business of the year.
Skelwith Fold, you could say, is Wild by name and wild by nature - Henry Wild and his family have developed its
"18.04.2017 12:00:52" twitter.com BBC Breaking News on Twitter ""Now is the time for Scotland's voice to be heard" - Scotland's First Minister @NicolaSturgeon on #GeneralElection https://t.co/AJAEO9hRcQ https://t.co/wO38BTaA85" Reaction to the news of a snap election from over the border in Scotland.
"Now is the time for Scotland's voice to be heard"
"18.04.2017 10:34:24" Timeline Photos Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June.
What does this mean for Cumbria? Live reaction and analysis here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-cumbria-39594163
"18.04.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos Cumbrian farmers have been telling BBC Cumbria that the price they get paid for milk is no better than it was five years ago.
Earlier this month, one of the major milk processors lowered its price paid to farms by one eurocent per litre (around a
"16.04.2017 06:00:00" There are some very talented children in West Cumbria!
Look at these amazing Easter bonnets and decorations made by the children at St. Mary's RC Primary in Salterbeck in Workington.
Glad we didn't have to pick the winners!
"16.04.2017 05:28:00" Timeline Photos Beautiful Easter Sunday sunrise over Carlisle this morning! What does it look like where you are?
"15.04.2017 17:17:21" bbc.co.uk Cumbria mountain rescue leaflet blitz to reduce callouts - BBC News Mountain rescue teams are also leaving copies of the advice leaflet in tourist offices and shops. It's a step-by-step guide to remind people what they should do before they set out on the fells
"15.04.2017 06:00:00" youtube.com IMG 1077 Description Pudsey Bear heard that the Easter bonnet parade at St.Mary's RC Primary School in Salterbeck in Workington was worth seeing!
So he went along to have a look! He went to Beckstone Primary as well, as part of our community project on the Salterbeck estate,
"14.04.2017 09:11:48" BBC A Scottish 3 year old's take on Easter... Mark Nelson's daughter wants to get a few things straight. Easter... according to a 3 year old...
Via BBC Scotland
"13.04.2017 15:51:48" Well done Charlie and Bandit! Raising £3,000 for MND Association.
http://bbc.in/2p0T3Ub Adventures with the Bandit
"13.04.2017 12:00:47" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Children on the Salterbeck estate in Workington having a great time being weather forecasters and newsreaders!
Pudsey Bear came along to say hello as well.
It's all part of our community project...meeting the people who live there and hearing their
"13.04.2017 09:50:00" Timeline Photos The strength and positivity of people in Maryport is being celebrated with thousands of handmade clay flowers
They've been planted by volunteers at the Ewanrigg Community Centre to show that the community will stay united despite the planned closure of
"13.04.2017 07:34:00" gov.uk Register to vote - GOV.UK Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums. Time's running out to have your say on who runs local services.
You've got until midnight on 13th April to register to vote in Cumbria County Council elections taking place on 4th May.
"13.04.2017 06:00:00" Outdoor Activities Cumbria Tourism is on a mission to attract more thrill seekers to the area.
They aim to be officially recognised as the Adventure Capital of the UK by 2018.
What outdoor activities would you like to see more of in Cumbria?
"12.04.2017 14:35:46" Timeline Photos All is calm on Derwent Water.
Thank you Royce Meckin for the beautiful photo.
"12.04.2017 09:00:04" Salterbeck, the former council estate in Workington, has changed a lot in the last 20 years.
That includes the cleaning up of Salterbeck Pond, one of two wildlife havens on the estate.
It also has great views of the sea!
"12.04.2017 05:45:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A new type of knee surgery being pioneered by a consultant at the West Cumberland Hospital is proving so successful- and so unusual- that patients from outside Cumbria want to come to Whitehaven to be treated.
Doctors are using a piece of kit called
"11.04.2017 15:10:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Prince of Wales has been in Appleby today, to see how the town is recovering from three floods in the winter of 2015, and to taste a cheese he had a role in inspiring, by encouraging farmers and the Appleby Creamery to get together.
Did you catch the
"11.04.2017 15:01:36" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Forget Prince Charles!!... Another silver fox is enjoying his visit to Cumbria.
TV presenter Phillip Schofield has been sharing pictures of his stay on 'Snapchat'.
We hope you enjoy your holiday, Phil!
"11.04.2017 12:46:57" Newsbeat The top 10 views in the UK, according to a public poll. What have they missed? ⛰ The top 10 views in the Country... So did CUMBRIA make it onto the list?... 'Click' to find out!
"11.04.2017 07:36:26" Around 3/4 of Cumbria's care homes are rated "good"- despite the north west being ranked worst for meeting standards of any region in the U.K- according to charity Independent Age which has looked at the Care Quality Commission's ratings. Silloth Nursing
"11.04.2017 07:22:30" Timeline Photos There have been a few scraps with the Scots here at Carlisle Castle over the years...
But now councillors in the city have agreed to move forward with a project that will see both sides of the border working together to get more investment into the
"10.04.2017 14:58:46" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Some more pictures from Prince Charles' visit to west Cumbria today; signing the visitors' book at the Rosehill Theatre, and at the Whitehaven Foyer, a centre providing help with housing and other issues for young people, run by Impact Housing
"10.04.2017 14:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Prince of Wales, who's also Admiral of the Fleet, started his two-day tour of Cumbria with a visit that was kept secret until it was over; at the shipyard where the submarines in that fleet are built.
"10.04.2017 12:01:00" Timeline Photos The corridor police at Beckstone Primary in Harrington!
We were at the school when they reported for duty at lunchtime and we thought they were so cute that we asked if we could share this photo!
The headteacher, David Warbrick, says "it's funny how
"10.04.2017 10:36:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Rural businesses must pay more attention to what their customers need if they're going to survive - according to the charity Action with Communities in Cumbria.
Those who run the village post office and shop in Natland, near Kendal, now want to open a
"10.04.2017 07:30:00" The Prince of Wales has been to Cumbria every year, but one, since 1999 and is back in the county for a rare two-day visit.
One of his first stops will be Ennerdale Bridge, where he'll speak to people running a new purpose-built community centre which
"10.04.2017 06:00:00" Carlisle Crematorium Behind the scenes at Carlisle Crematorium.
BBC Radio Cumbria is looking at all aspects of 'End of Life' in the run up to Easter.
"09.04.2017 07:30:53" Five years after rain pouring through the roof forced its closure, which many feared was for good, Barrow's St Aidan's Church reopens today. The Church which is 50 years old this year now incorporates stained glass from the recently-demolished St Luke's
"08.04.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos Heading out today? Here is the weather for Cumbria.
After a chilly start for some this morning, there will be plenty of strong Spring sunshine across the region throughout the day. It will feel rather warm too, especially in the south, in a light
"07.04.2017 19:00:00" voluntaryarts.org Get Creative Weekend Events Find events taking place near you as part of Get Creative Weekend, 7-9 April 2017 Give free reign to your creative urges this weekend, it's officially the time.
In Cumbria on Saturday we're quilting sheep, sausages, castles & more at Kirkby Lonsdale Library with the Levens & Lunesdale Quilters, 10-12.30.
"07.04.2017 18:01:35" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Egg Sheeran and more, some of the marvellous entries in the Sir John Barrow School Egg Decorating Competition in Ulverston. Do share any other egg-cellent ones you see over the holidays...
"07.04.2017 11:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Iron birds in Army green have taken-up perches on the North Walney Nature Reserve.
This is One for Sorrow, a memorial to the men who trained for war on Walney in its practice trenches and on the old gun range.
Barrow artist Maddi Nicholson of Art Gene
"07.04.2017 10:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It's easy to overlook the Cumbrian coast in favour of the lakes and fells.
But even in or near some of the more industrial areas the views can be stunning!
Thank you to the members of the Harrington Past and Present Facebook page for allowing us to
"07.04.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos The Government's being asked for more money to fund social care in Cumbria by the county council.
Workington mum Wendy Askew says she ended up using antidepressents as she struggled to get adult social care for her son Kyle.
The government says it will
"06.04.2017 14:27:40" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Well over a year since Storm Desmond sent the River Greta surging into properties through Keswick, the final touches have been put to repairs and improvements at the youth hostel there.
The YHA has spent £500,000 on the work, and sent us some "before and
"06.04.2017 11:22:27" Timeline Photos Armed police swoop on Grange over Sands 'incident'.
UPDATE 13:19: Cumbria Police say the incident has no terrorist link. Six people have been arrested on suspicion of affray. Police add 'It appears that violence has been used to gain entry to a property,
"06.04.2017 08:56:25" Timeline Photos Every picture tells a story; this is one of the machines at the centre of a row over paying to use the car ferry that crosses Windermere.
Paying at the machine rather than on board the ferry was said to cause delays - and plastic stuck to the top gives
"06.04.2017 06:05:00" Timeline Photos Here's the county's newest lifeboat being lifted into place after millions were raised to pay for it.
Volunteers at Workington say they'll be using the RNLB Dorothy May White within days.
The new vessel is faster than their previous boat.
"05.04.2017 15:12:20" I think it's safe to say BBC Radio Cumbria's Sian Hall won't be taking up the position of Coxswain anytime soon.
Here she is onboard Workington RNLI's Sir John Fisher lifeboat which has today been replaced by the new Shannon boat known as Dorothy May
"05.04.2017 14:00:00" Timeline Photos Don't they look fine?!
A mum and her daughters on the Salterbeck estate in Workington.
The dresses were all made by their dad!
His mum was a seamstress so it definitely ran in the family.
Joan Miles..on the left...has been telling us some of her
"05.04.2017 11:29:41" The new waterpower lifeboat for the RNLI crew in Workington has been officially launched.
The Shannon Class 13-19 is making its way to the town's harbour.
The vessel is expected in at 13:19 to match its fleet number.
"05.04.2017 10:16:51" Timeline Photos Who was Mr Ted?
Abby's dog Bowder wouldn't leave this stone alone.
She found it on the bed of Derwentwater. Abby says she was supposed to be fetching sticks in the water but she was obsessed with something under her feet. A few dives down later she
"05.04.2017 07:00:23" Being a landlord these days isn't just about collecting the rent.
Impact Housing which owns many of the houses on the Salterbeck estate in Workington also wants to promote health and well-being.
They run a community gym at the Oval Centre on the estate.
"04.04.2017 10:30:00" Timeline Photos Photographs taken by Rupert Potter, the father of the writer and Lake District farmer Beatrix, have been sold to a Canadian collector at auction, for £1,000.
The 41 pictures included this one of Bowness Bay, which looks remarkably little-changed since
"04.04.2017 08:09:37" Timeline Photos SQUIRREL!!
Great photo from 15 year old, Arun in Glenridding.
"04.04.2017 08:00:00" Timeline Photos 'Fallen Angel with mature bosom', a fine example of creative quilting on show at the Levens Quilters' monthly session.
Creative quilting is what we're about this Get Creative weekend as we start the mission to construct a mighty quilt for Cumbria with
"04.04.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos Who looks after the public monuments and assets where you live?
Some of the most loved monuments in Penrith will soon be taken over by the town councillors from Eden District Council.
It says that this will ensure a future for those assets in a time of
"03.04.2017 10:00:31" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post On the edge of the Salterbeck estate in Workington is the Harrington Nature Reserve.
Children from Victoria Junior School had a great time pond-dipping and meeting Barney the swan.
Raegan Blacker, Workington's Nature Partnership Officer, says "people
"03.04.2017 07:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A collection of photographs taken by Beatrix Potter's father, Rupert, are going up for auction today.
41 pictures were taken in the summers of 1909, 1911 and 1913. The woman sitting in the porch is believed to be Beatrix at Broad Leys, a house they
"02.04.2017 15:46:58" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Lego Moses, a lolly stick Ark and a felted flock of lost sheep - how Barrow school children interpreted 40 Bible stories for the Trinity Church Centre on Abbey Road
"02.04.2017 08:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Thank you to Jenny Cowan for allowing us to share these gorgeous photos.
Jenny is a member of the Craft and Chat group which meets at the Oval Community Centre on the Salterbeck estate in Workington. She took all these photos locally.
We're spending a
"01.04.2017 07:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Wilf Maw from Dufton makes unusual sculptures from cutlery! Not only that but he is the Dull Men's club, face of April in the 2017 calendar.
Wilf took up recycled metal sculpturing as a form of therapy to help him rehabilitate following a serious
"31.03.2017 16:57:33" BBC News The Flying Scotsman is back! The line from Settle to Carlisle reopens after being closed for a year. The Flying Scotsman LIVE
"31.03.2017 15:11:51" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The ospreys have returned to Bassenthwaite!
A ringed female called KL returned yesterday, and she's taken up residence with a male bird.
They're currently giving their nest a tidy up, so lets hope for chicks later in the year.
Thanks to the Lake
"31.03.2017 11:59:25" The Flying Scotsman arrives in Carlisle
"31.03.2017 09:30:23" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A flag will be raised over Barrow Town Hall this morning to mark the start of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Port of Barrow.
Built in 1867 to export Furness steel to the world, it was officially opened by the then Prime Minister William
"31.03.2017 07:00:00" CSI Cumbria Crime Scene Investigation...
That's what pupils from Newman Catholic School in Carlisle have been getting involved in through the University of Cumbria.
It's hoped it will highlight the practical use of forensic science and encourage some of them to
"31.03.2017 07:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A proud reminder of an area's industrial past?
That's how Salterbeck Residents' Association hope the estate's new welcome sign will be viewed.
It'll be made out of old rails to symbolise Workington's former steelworks.
"30.03.2017 20:35:57" BBC Question Time Think you've seen everything the internet has to offer? How about David Dimbleby versus Eminem? Ladies and gentlemen: The Brexit Rap #bbcqt Question time from Carlisle. David Dimbleby rapping.
That's enough internet for tonight...
"30.03.2017 18:45:00" Timeline Photos Wow. Absolutely stunning.
Thanks to Ben Bush for sharing this photo he took at Bassenthwaite.
"30.03.2017 14:55:07" Timeline Photos What a view from Wetherlam!!
Not a mountain we often get photos from. Thanks Kate.
"30.03.2017 06:45:22" This Lego robot made by Keswick School pupils got them into the top 10 teams in the country in a national competition.
The video shows it following courses they've programmed, & performing tasks along the route.
How does robot-building compare with any
"30.03.2017 06:00:07" Timeline Photos Cumbria Wildlife Trust is warning people against picking roadside or wild flowers.
It comes after two girls from Nottingham had picked daffodils for a Mother's Day present and had them confiscated by police.
They were told they were breaking the law.
"29.03.2017 16:59:30" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post And the winner is.... Beaconside Primary School in Penrith representing Eden.
Nearly 500 school children will take part in the 2017 Cumbria School Games.
It started today at Penrith Leisure Centre where Beaconside were the overall winners in today's
"29.03.2017 12:10:49" Cumbria business leaders from both sides of the Brexit debate are uniting to call for the Government negotiations to remember the needs of SMEs.
LED maker Marl International is led by leave-voter Adrian Rawlinson who says he agrees with remain-voting
"29.03.2017 10:45:27" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post These birds at Kendal Museum are just a few of the 1,681 specimens identified & catalogued by volunteers, in a project that's taken almost 10 years.
The museum says they date from a different era when the Victorians saw taxidermy as an important part of
"29.03.2017 10:00:51" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Pauline Wilson came into the world in the back of a taxi, one month early!
Her son has the job of raising and lowering Tower Bridge in London!
Pauline lives on the Salterbeck estate in Workington where we're spending the next few weeks meeting the
"29.03.2017 07:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A Nigerian delegation has been visiting schools in Kendal this week.
The partnership with Universal Learning Solutions and the University of Cumbria, is hoping to improve teaching methods in both Nigeria and here in Cumbria.
"29.03.2017 07:00:07" Sir Tony Cunningham, the former MP for Workington, grew up on the Salterbeck estate.
He's come back to share some memories with us as part of our community project there.
"29.03.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos Over 200 children and young people from across the county will be limbering up for the start of the Cumbria School Games Spring Festivals today.
Three events take place this week before the final gets underway this summer.
And to celebrate this year's
"28.03.2017 17:27:44" Join us for Chester v Barrow AFC from 7pm
"28.03.2017 15:29:15" bbc.co.uk Brian Cox to play Postman Pat scientist - BBC News How will everyone's favourite particle physicist fare as a cartoon character? There'll be huge excitement in 'Cumbria's' Greendale tomorrow when Professor Ryan Farrow - or Professor Brian Cox as we know him - comes face to face with Postman Pat and friends.
"28.03.2017 14:47:17" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It's a big day for Staveley.
The foundations have been laid for a new road bridge to replace the one that had to be demolished following the 2015 winter floods.
The new bridge is due to be completed by the middle of May.
"28.03.2017 09:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Anyone want to be a banana?!
Ulverston's seeking recruits to wave giant bananas as part of the comedy and music festival Another Fine Fest on June 17.
The event pays homage to Ulverston-born comedy legend Stan Laurel. Last year they broke the World
"27.03.2017 16:59:00" BBC News The new quid on the block - the UK's latest £1 coin is said to be the "most secure in the world".
More here: bbc.in/2opX0O3 There's a new £1 coin in circulation from Tuesday.
"27.03.2017 16:15:00" Harraby under sixes football in need of volunteers. Harraby Catholic Football Club need volunteers to help coach their under-sixes.
The club is dependent on volunteers. Coach Andrew Hewson worries that some children will have to play elsewhere if they don't get the extra help.
If you'd like to help go to
"27.03.2017 15:56:32" Get Creative making a mighty Cumbria quilt Get Creative making a mighty Cumbria quilt To mark the 50th anniversary of BBC Local Radio the regions are uniting in stitch.
The challenge is on to create a 25cm/10" fabric square that best reflects what you treasure about your patch. From castles to cairns, Cumberland sausages to Morecambe Bay Love Cumbria? Say it with stitch!
As part of the BBC's Get Creative weekend on April 8th we're starting work on a mighty quilt for Cumbria.
The challenge is on to create a 10"/25cm block featuring something you treasure about the county, anything from
"27.03.2017 13:06:58" Timeline Photos Silly cow!... how inconsiderate.
a bit of a road block in Buttermere.
Thanks for the photo, Paula!
"27.03.2017 06:59:23" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A giant of Cumbrian judo is hanging up his black belt tonight.
Jim Wood has been with the Furness Judo Club for 52 years, more than forty of them spent coaching juniors twice-a-week.
He joined in 1965 aged 17 and went on to win Bronze in the British
"27.03.2017 06:00:50" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Helpful repair work, or making a wild place less wild?
Some mountain bikers have criticised the new wide, smooth, firm, pale blue gravel surface that's been laid on this bridleway on Loughrigg Fell near Ambleside.
The Lake District National Park
"26.03.2017 19:10:35" Timeline Photos Red sky at night....near Carlisle, bringing a marvellous Cumbrian weekend to a close.
"26.03.2017 11:00:00" Timeline Photos Cumbria's weather today...
Any isolated mist or fog patches will quickly clear this morning, to leave another fine and dry day with long sunny spells. It will feel warm in light winds.
"26.03.2017 06:00:52" Children on what makes their mum special...get ready to say awww!
We're doing a community project on the Salterbeck estate in Workington, so we thought we'd ask the children at St. Mary's RC Primary School.
"25.03.2017 12:21:40" Timeline Photos More than 450 homes and businesses in South Cumbria are being offered a faster broadband connection, as part of a scheme that BT says is its biggest so far in the county.
Fibre optic cables leading right into a customer's own building have been
"25.03.2017 09:22:43" Timeline Photos Cumbria's weather today...
A frosty start but that will clear quickly to leave a dry, sunny and warm afternoon in highs of 15C.
It will be clear overnight with light winds. Temperature falling to 2C though leaving frost and mist in places.
"24.03.2017 15:01:37" Teen boxers fly to Denmark A group of young boxers from the Eden Valley are flying out to Denmark tonight.
Penrith Elite Amateur Boxing Club will compete in the Hvidovre Box Cup.
Here's one of their training sessions.
"24.03.2017 11:05:49" Timeline Photos South Lakes Safari Zoo welcome a new face!
The Kordofan giraffe, which is vulnerable to extinction in the wild, was born on 21 March.
"24.03.2017 08:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Mountain Heritage Trust has found a new home in Cumbria for its collection of historical mountaineering equipment and documents.
Terry Tasker, whose famous brother Joe died on Everest in 1982, is pictured with his expedition jacket which her family
"24.03.2017 07:00:31" It's Red Nose Day!
As we're spending time on the Salterbeck estate in Workington at the moment, we thought we'd get the children at St.Mary's RC Primary School to tell us their favourite joke!
"23.03.2017 15:22:49" Workington Lifeboat Today was the last launch of Workington Tyne class lifeboat Sir John Fisher.
The hoist is now being adapted for the new Shannon Class lifeboat Dorothy May White which will arrive on the 5th of April.
"23.03.2017 08:45:00" Norman Nicholson *Listen with audio*
The Norman Nicholson Society will publicly launch a project today to buy and renovate the former home of the well known Cumbrian poet.
Nicholson lived in the Millom home for the entirety of his life and the society want to preserve
"23.03.2017 08:00:02" Spot the difference!
Salterbeck in Workington was built in 1920s and 1930s.
We're spending the next few weeks there doing a special community project....talking to the people who live and work there about the past, present and future.
"23.03.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos Cumbrian chef Peter Turnpenny is competing today for a place in the finals of the prestigious Roux Scholarship.
The head pastry chef at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House near Windermere overcame serious injury in a road accident to pursue his career and take
"22.03.2017 20:14:35" BBC News Four people have died, including the attacker, after a "terrorist incident" outside the Houses of Parliament in London. This video explains what happened.
"22.03.2017 16:42:57" bbc.co.uk London attack: Woman dies in Westminster 'terror' incident - BBC News Several people struck down on bridge and police officer stabbed at the Houses of Parliament. A Woman dies in Westminster 'terror' incident.
"22.03.2017 15:30:17" bbc.co.uk Police officer 'stabbed at UK Parliament' - BBC News Alleged assailant was shot by armed police following the incident, Commons Leader says. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39355940
"22.03.2017 15:07:31" bbc.co.uk Reports of shots outside UK Parliament - BBC News Reports of shots fired outside UK Parliament, Palace of Westminster reportedly in lockdown http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39355940
"22.03.2017 15:07:26" BBC News Watch LIVE: Security incident at the Houses of Parliament. Breaking news. BREAKING NEWS:
Incident in London, outside the Houses of Parliament.
"22.03.2017 12:59:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Only ducks and geese will be taking to the water in Barrow Park this year - after the closure of the pleasure boat business. Blyth's Boats says it is not viable now a council subsidy has been withdrawn due to Town Hall funding cuts.
"22.03.2017 11:49:15" Timeline Photos Gill Henwood's snow pups exploring Grizedale Forest this morning near High Cross.
The snow was 4-6 inches deep!
"22.03.2017 08:31:27" twitter.com BBC Look North NE&C on Twitter "With both heavy rain and snow in the forecast this morning, here's a quick update from @OwainWynEvans https://t.co/IO6M9VM0wY"
"21.03.2017 14:10:45" BBC News Watch Nicola Sturgeon's call for a second independence referendum at Holyrood. Nicola Sturgeon, calling for another independence referendum for Scotland.
"21.03.2017 10:48:01" bbc.co.uk Lambing in the Spring, Wedding Venue in the Summer, The Lake District, Series 1, Back to the Land with Kate Humble - BBC Two Worthless wool turns a profit as luxury bags and muddy farm barn goes glam for weddings. Kate Humble starts a new series of programmes on BBC2 this evening, with a visit to the Lake District. Here's a taste.
"20.03.2017 17:45:03" Timeline Photos Four kayakers spent the night on an island in the middle of Thirlmere after capsizing.
One of their colleagues managed to get a telephone signal and call emergency services early on Sunday morning.
Fire crews from Keswick and Penrith were called out
"20.03.2017 17:00:06" Timeline Photos Peek a boo!
Many thanks to Amanda Fazackerly who spotted this cheeky chap in Dodd wood, Keswick.
"20.03.2017 15:57:23" Timeline Photos Lakeland Mues is one of several Cumbrian busninesses set to feature on the BBC 2 documentary "Back to the Land".
This series champions the UK's most inspirational rural entrepreneurs and will air tomorrow night at 8pm.
"20.03.2017 12:49:07" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Theatre by the Lake welcomes new comedy 'Silver Lining'.
Written by Sandi Toksvig and directed by Rebecca Gatward, the show opens March 21st following its world premiere on February 8th.
It tells the tale of five extraordinary yet forgotten women, who
"20.03.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos A pub in Kendal that's been open for less than 18 months has been named as the best in Westmorland!
Judges from CAMRA - the Campaign for Real Ale - said the Factory Tap was the area's Pub of the Year for being a 'hotshot innovation'.
What's your
"17.03.2017 16:31:11" Cumbrian Husky Mushing Meet Blade and Shadow.
The Siberian huskies were adopted by Sonia Gager-Tomkinson who owns Horse and Husky Bootle. She offers mushing sessions to visitors from all over the UK.
The huskies can run for up to 30 miles a day and so 3 apprentices have been
"17.03.2017 13:30:04" Timeline Photos "100 marathons man" has had a limited eddition beer named after him!
Gary Mckee from Cleator Moor is attempting to run 100 marathons in 100 days to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support.
The new beer will be launched March 24th and Ennerdale Brewery
"17.03.2017 12:51:28" Q+A with Terry the Viking.
He's bringing history alive for children at Tullie House in Carlisle this week.
"17.03.2017 07:54:56" Timeline Photos Anyone for a spot of dry-mushing?
Have-a-go sessions at Bootle's Horse and Husky are drawing visitors from across the UK.
It's just taken on two apprentices with support from the Copeland Work and Skills Programme to help manage bookings and look after
"17.03.2017 07:00:00" vimeo.com BCA Super Classic 2016 - CFF A group of cheerleaders from Workington have become so good at their sport they can't afford to compete overseas.
Cheer Fitness and Fun won a national event in Blackpool two weeks ago but couldn't enter another competition in Las Vegas because of the
"16.03.2017 15:51:42" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post They're after our jobs!
Students at Newman School in Carlisle presenting the weather and having a go at sports commentating as part of BBC School Report.
"16.03.2017 13:00:00" Pupils at the Workington Academy have been swapping their textbooks for cameras and microphones as part of BBC School Report.
This is the news bulletin they've put together, and it's great! So if you want to hear about their new school building, local
"16.03.2017 11:41:10" Timeline Photos Miriam Slack has been enjoying the views in the Newlands Valley in the Lake District, and was kind enough to share some of them with us.
With its tumbling waters and towering crags, it's one of the best valleys in the Lake District that doesn't have a
"15.03.2017 21:10:26" Timeline Photos Don't you just love the lighter evenings? ❤
Skyline of Carlisle, from an unconventional angle. Ace photo Lydia Hulme!
"15.03.2017 15:24:02" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Pupils from Workington Academy are training to become the young journalists of the future by taking part in BBC School Report.
"15.03.2017 11:00:00" This great little film about a lost railway station has won a NATIONAL award for the children who made it at Barrow Island Primary School!
They made it with the help of the Cumbrian charity, Signal Film and Media, and it won its age category at the Into
"15.03.2017 09:24:23" Timeline Photos Nearly seven years since it was discovered in a field near Kirkby Stephen, the Crosby Garrett Helmet will return to Cumbria!
The Roman cavalry helmet was last displayed at Tullie House in Carlisle in 2013, and in April it will go on show there again as
"15.03.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos A new report by the University of Oxford has found that Natural Flood Management such as planting trees can help but would have made no real difference when rain fell as heavily and as fast as it did during Storm Desmond. It is now calling for DEFRA and
"14.03.2017 20:11:18" Timeline Photos Spring is in the air? Spring has sprung! It's enough to give you a spring in your step...
okay, I'll stop now...
Nice picture of lambs in the Eden Valley. Thanks Terry Abraham!
"14.03.2017 10:09:48" bbc.co.uk BBC - Trainee schemes and apprenticeships - Careers If you're interested in getting into the BBC, this could be just the thing for you!
"14.03.2017 07:00:00" nestauk.github.io nestauk.github.io Circles represent museums and are colour coded according to their type. When you move the pointer over a circle you can find out the size of the population surrounding a museum. Do you ever visit your local museum? In fact, do you even know where it is, or what you can see there?
Today sees the launch of an interactive map which plots the location of over 1300 accredited museums in England for the first time.
What's your
"13.03.2017 17:07:10" Brian Blessed brings Great Knott to life. *Put your headphones on*
Actor Brian Blessed has brought to life an old yew tree in Great Knott Wood.
His voice was recorded by the Woodland Trust and placed inside the tree to educate visitors about the ancient woodland.
When asked to take part he
"13.03.2017 13:58:20" Timeline Photos The northern end of the canal from Lancaster to Kendal may have been closed for decades, and the dream of reopening it apparently unrealisable - but the towpath is about to be restored.
The Lancaster Canal Restoration Project, which brings together a
"13.03.2017 11:56:47" BBC Scotland News Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second Scottish independence referendum, in a live speech from Edinburgh. Does Scotland 'deserve' a second independence referendum?
That's what Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon thinks.
She says Scotland needs to make it's own decision on Brexit and that a second independence referendum is justified.
"11.03.2017 19:00:43" Northern Sky - Heaven Here Have a listen to these amazing harmonies!
This is Cumbrian band Northern Sky from Kendal, with their original song 'Heaven Here'.
You can listen to their whole session tonight on BBC Introducing in Cumbria from 8pm.
"10.03.2017 14:45:21" The UK's last hand made lead crystal glass - Cumbria Crystal in Ulverston - has ben chosen to provide bespoke champagne flutes for Bentley's new Bentayga Mulliner 4x4. You can only buy these if you pay the £165,000 for the SUV!
"10.03.2017 13:37:17" BBC News When live TV goes wrong...
This BBC guest's children become the stars of the show. We've all had a good laugh at this...
When have your kids embarrassed you?
"10.03.2017 11:05:36" Timeline Photos Many thanks to Stu Harper for sending us this photo of a spectacular halo effect close to sunset last night.
"09.03.2017 16:46:14" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post William would be proud....Wordsworth that is!
The daffodils down by the river in his birthplace of Cockermouth are looking mighty fine today!
"09.03.2017 08:00:00" Ella Gale from Carlisle has a very rare brain condition.
It causes daily problems with walking, talking, and feeding herself. Although, she's very good at the commando crawl says her mum!
Local people are rallying round to raise money for special
"09.03.2017 07:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A project to conserve Hawfinches - that in Cumbria are only known to live in the grounds of Sizergh Castle near Kendal - wants you to report any other sightings.
The brightly coloured birds have incredibly strong beaks.
If you see one elsewhere in
"08.03.2017 17:30:27" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Dazzling pattern and colour on show at the New Quilting exhibition now open at Rheged. If you feel inspired, the BBC Get Creative challenge is on to create a Cumbria quilt! Submissions of 25cm/10" squares featuring something you treasure about the
"08.03.2017 13:44:40" Timeline Photos After months of consultation and campaigning, health bosses have come to some big decisions today about the future of hospital care in North, West and East Cumbria.
They voted to keep a consultant-led maternity unit in Whitehaven BUT this will be on a 12
"08.03.2017 12:51:51" Timeline Photos The children at Grasmere School have been out and about with their cameras today.
This great shot was taken by 9 year old Sylvia!
"08.03.2017 10:42:36" Timeline Photos Well this made us 'awww' this morning...
Harry, at the top of his walk at Ennerdale... Thanks to owner, Lauren Rudd for the photo!
"08.03.2017 08:45:34" Timeline Photos Wow....what wonderful colours!
Thanks to 'ElizaD' from Kendal for this gorgeous photo, posted on the BBC Weather Watchers website this morning.
"08.03.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos Organisers of last year's Catbells Festival of Light are running another fund-raising spectacular on the Cumbrian fells.
The Lakeland Festival of Light is due to take place on three mountains near Braithwaite, on the last Saturday of April. It'll raise
"07.03.2017 18:30:01" Timeline Photos This lovely photo is from Jude in Coniston, one of our BBC Weather Watchers.
You can almost feel the warmth in that sunshine!
"07.03.2017 16:05:04" These mums at Cockermouth Baby Cafe have their say on proposed changes to maternity services
"07.03.2017 11:53:23" Timeline Photos Look familiar?
Here's our county.... from space.
Psychedelic views of natural spectacles from around the world have been taken by special satellites sent into orbit by Nasa and the United States Geological Survey.
"07.03.2017 07:00:00" surveymonkey.co.uk Introducing The Lakes Place... Survey Web survey powered by SurveyMonkey.com. Create your own online survey now with SurveyMonkey's expert certified FREE templates. The Lake District National Park Authority is rebranding the name of its visitor information centres to 'The Lakes Place'.
Is this a good idea?
"06.03.2017 20:20:46" BBC North West Tonight South Lakes Safari Zoo could close as councillors refuse to issue a new licence http://bbc.in/2mWSJl7 More on the South Lakes Safari Zoo.
"06.03.2017 15:23:25" www.bbc.co.uk South Lakes Safari Zoo: Council refuses owner licence - BBC News In February, a report found 486 animals had died at the zoo in four years. Council refuses David Gill, the owner of South Lakes Safari Zoo, a new licence.
"06.03.2017 07:30:00" Timeline Photos Live in West Cumbria? Know where your water comes from? It'll stop coming from Ennerdale Water soon because United Utilities plan to build a new pipeline to deliver it from Thirlmere instead.
"05.03.2017 20:15:46" Timeline Photos This photo of Prime Minister, Theresa May in Cumbria has been shared thousands of times online!
The picture, taken at Captain Shaw's primary school in Bootle has been used as a 'meme' to convey people's feelings about things.
Here are some other
"05.03.2017 16:37:09" Glorious Glenridding. #OpenForBusiness
"04.03.2017 19:56:16" Timeline Photos (Finally) A sunny Saturday!! ☀
Windermere from the Newby Bridge end.
"04.03.2017 18:26:48" Timeline Photos Ullswater Yacht Club is the national club of the year!
It was announced at the Royal Yachting Association dinghy show in London. It's the club's second big award in recent months.
Congratulations to all concerned. No doubt they're riding on the crest
"04.03.2017 18:00:01" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It might look basic, but this is where a singer-songwriter from Keswick is recording her new album!
Annemarie Quinn moved to Malawi last August and she's built herself a home-made recording booth. You can hear music from Annemarie and other local
"04.03.2017 15:00:00" West Cumbria's newest school Workington Academy pupils might be EXCITED for this weekend to finish
"04.03.2017 09:00:01" Timeline Photos Welcome to the world little one!
It's the lambing season and Cumbria-based shepherdess Hannah Jackson has very kindly allowed us to share this gorgeous photo of a new arrival.
"04.03.2017 08:11:41" cumbriastop50trees.org.uk Cumbria's Top 50 Trees Cumbria's Top 50 Trees Have you voted for your favourite tree in Cumbria yet?
"03.03.2017 15:23:13" BBC News We were live from the BBC Weather centre looking ahead to the weather for the weekend. Weekend weather report.
"03.03.2017 15:00:01" Timeline Photos Sir Tom Jones is coming to Cumbria this summer!
The singer will perform at Cartmel Racecourse during a race day in late June. Tickets go on sale on Monday.
Let's hope the racecourse has plenty of green, green grass! See what we did there?!
"03.03.2017 13:00:01" Timeline Photos Thank you to Helen Tuck for this great photo of a couple of waxwings taken near Rockcliffe in north Cumbria.
They winter in the UK every year, along with 11,000 of their waxwing friends. Obviously not all of them in Cumbria though - or in Helen's garden!
"03.03.2017 11:15:00" bbc.co.uk Poppi Worthington: Cumbria Police failed in toddler death investigation - BBC News Officers failed to properly investigate claims Poppi Worthington was sexually abused, the IPCC says. A catalogue of police failures over the death of a 13-month-old girl has been laid bare by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
"03.03.2017 08:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Cumbrian GP Dr Stuart Allan is through to the last episode on Sunday of BBC2's "Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week".
He's taken part in a series of challenges like those used to recruit special forces soldiers all over the world.
In this clip he's
"02.03.2017 14:48:48" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Eeeeh....it's not like it was in my day!
Students at Workington Academy have been let into their brand new building today. All the latest tech plus a theatre, and a dance studio.
The headteacher says it's a vote of confidence in local children. The
"02.03.2017 10:30:53" Timeline Photos 'The Girl Who Had a Willy' By 7 year old Dot from Barrow.
Yes, you read correctly.
We've been asking children to share their own stories for World Book Day. This might be the strangest.
"02.03.2017 07:45:25" A thousand members of Cumbria's hospitality industry are expected over the two days of a trade show at Crooklands.
Branding experts are on hand to advise them how to make the most of World Heritage status for the Lake District, if it's granted later this
"01.03.2017 13:35:00" Timeline Photos It's c-c-c-cold! The view up Swirral Edge on Helvellyn today, showing the extent of the snow on the ridge and at the head of Brown Cove.
Thanks to the fell top assessors from the Lake District National Park for allowing us to use this fantastic photo.
"01.03.2017 10:00:00" It's predicted steep increases in business rates are going to hit Cumbria hard, costing jobs and livelihoods.
Some businesses are facing hikes of up to 300% following the most recent revaluation.
"01.03.2017 08:32:13" Timeline Photos Thank you to Gary McKeating for this stunning photo of Venus shining over the Solway Firth in Harrington near Workington.
"01.03.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos Meet the new robot that is on its way from America. It'll soon be at The Royal Preston Hospital and could be used to assist surgeons treating cancer patients from South Cumbria. It has five octopus-like arms at the end of which are fully jointed, tiny
"28.02.2017 15:22:46" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The guys at the Great North Air Ambulance base in Cumbria have been getting into the spirit on Pancake Day!
But they've taken it one step further - or maybe higher - and made them in the shape of helicopters! Impressive or what?!
"28.02.2017 13:42:25" Timeline Photos Now you see it, now you don't! Carlisle's city centre bandstand is being dismantled today.
It was used pretty regularly by local music groups, especially during the summer but the city council says it's no longer fit for purpose.
The council is looking
"28.02.2017 11:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It might be snowing in Grasmere but it's not stopped the children practicing for their pancake race later!
Thank you to the school for allowing us to share these great photos.
"28.02.2017 10:00:02" Timeline Photos Workington joined with Whitehaven? Cockermouth and Penrith together? This is how Cumbria could be carved up under changes to constituency boundaries.
Have your say on these proposals and what others have suggested here: http://bit.ly/2lj9Awp
"28.02.2017 06:30:01" Timeline Photos "We are genuinely grateful" - those are the words of Sally Roythorne - who has told BBC Radio Cumbria that her and her partner Rob Plevin's lives were turned around after the couple were stabbed in their sleep back in 2010. House party guest Matthew
"27.02.2017 07:29:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The National Trust now owns another island in the Lake District.
Grasmere Island is thought to have inspired one of the founders of the National Trust to create the organisation.
"26.02.2017 13:27:21" bbc.co.uk Thirlmere reservoir £300m pipeline plans go on show - BBC News The United Utilities project will safeguard drinking water supplies across West Cumbria. Details of a new pipeline to provide fresh drinking water for west Cumbria will be shown in March. United Utilities says most of the pipeline will be sited on agricultural land.
"25.02.2017 11:30:00" bbc.co.uk Maps reveal schizophrenia 'hotspots' in England - BBC News A study of GP prescriptions reveals patterns of the mental illness in England. Areas around Carlisle, Penrith and the Eden Valley are 'hotspots' for schizophrenia, according to a university study.
"25.02.2017 09:00:01" Timeline Photos First light on Blencathra.
Photo: Royce Meckin
"24.02.2017 20:09:56" BBC North West Tonight Grasmere Island has been given to the National Trust http://bbc.in/2mlO4ZQ
"24.02.2017 09:57:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A mother from Barrow has won her campaign for an airline to offer autism-friendly holidays. Deborah Brownson's book He's Not Naughty has persuaded Virgin Atlantic to train its nine thousand staff.
"24.02.2017 07:30:05" Former Blue Tony Hopper and his family are the guests of honour at this weekend's Carlisle United Football Club game.
Fans have raised thousands to help create hoppy memories for his sons following Tony's diagnosis with incurable motor neurone disease.
"24.02.2017 05:45:00" bbc.co.uk Tories win Copeland by-election as Labour holds Stoke - BBC News The Conservatives unseat Labour in the Copeland by-election as Labour holds Stoke-on-Trent Central. In Copeland the Conservative's Trudy Harrison won with 13,748 votes.
Labour's Gillian Troughton came second with 11,601 votes.
"24.02.2017 04:38:54" Timeline Photos The Conservatives have won the Copeland by-election - beating Labour in a seat it has held since its creation in 1983.
Trudy Harrison won with 13,748 votes to Labour's Gillian Troughton's 11,601.
Trudy Harrison hailed the victory as "a truly historic
"23.02.2017 16:40:08" Timeline Photos Virgin West Coast has been forced to stop people travelling by train today.
The company says it's had to suspend trains as Storm Doris brings strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.
Customers with tickets for today will be accepted for journeys starting
"23.02.2017 15:58:06" A flood-hit Cumbrian farmer says the 2015 storms have ultimately had a positive effect on his business.
This year's lambs on Steve Dunning's farm near Tebay have a lovely new home - above any future flood waters.
"23.02.2017 13:05:06" A Cumbrian church which is more than 600 years old is in dire need of help.
Local people are trying to raise thousands of pounds for urgent repair work.
"23.02.2017 10:01:01" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post George Masson's mother Margaret was killed when a Virgin train crashed at Grayrigg near Kendal 10 years ago today.
Speaking at the scene of the derailment, he said even though a decade had passed, it's still as painful: "I've got tears coming out of my
"23.02.2017 07:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post On the 10th anniversary of the Grayrigg train crash, BBC Radio Cumbria has reunited three people who say their lives were changed forever by it.
The driver Iain Black, railway engineer David Lewis and George Masson - whose mother was killed - have been
"22.02.2017 15:19:21" BBC News Forecasters have warned #StormDoris is likely to cause travel disruption, damage to buildings and send debris flying. #StormDoris and how it might affect you over the course of the next 24hrs.
"22.02.2017 14:55:16" The home of England's highest mountain and deepest lake...and other interesting facts about Copeland, the place politicians are currently scrapping over.
There's a full list of candidates in the by-election here: http://bbc.in/2mc8Nz6.
"22.02.2017 12:10:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post At least three people have been saved since Great North Air Ambulance helicopters started carrying supplies of blood plasma.
It is an extension of the 'blood on board' technique where blood is transported to the scene of an accident on the aircraft.
"22.02.2017 11:56:24" Timeline Photos Thank you to Robin, one of our BBC Weather Watchers, for this photo of Allonby, taken earlier today.
It's a sign of things to come. There are weather warnings out for strong winds and heavy rain overnight and into tomorrow, plus snow is likely on higher
"21.02.2017 18:00:01" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Storm Doris may be threatening some wintry weather this week, but the signs of spring are still here. Andrew Hetherington found frog spawn in his garden near Carlisle, and Rebecca Atkinson sent us this photo of a spring lamb in her family farm near
"21.02.2017 15:30:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Eden Valley Hospice in Carlisle is on the hunt for students to get involved in their Young Volunteer Programme.
The scheme offers work experience to 17 year olds considering a career in health care.
"21.02.2017 13:58:53" Timeline Photos Meet Paddy!
The young pup who got his name today will be joining Max out in the Lake District at the end of March.
"21.02.2017 10:43:05" Timeline Photos Car in the River Eden at Rickerby Park in Carlisle.
Police were called at 7.30 this morning. Fire Brigade searched the car, no one was found inside. They understand the car was reported stolen earlier this week.
"21.02.2017 08:00:00" BAE Apprentices BAE Systems is investing £25 million into a new training centre for its growing apprenticeship scheme.
It will support almost 1000 craft and technical apprentices during the switch from Astute to Dreadnought class submarines.
"20.02.2017 17:00:03" Timeline Photos Local celebrity Max out in the Lake District has a new friend!
The 4 week old pup will be joining the beloved springer spaniel Max on his adventures across the Lake District.
The name is still a surprise which will be unveiled tomorrow at midday.
"20.02.2017 16:00:00" Cumbria Wildlife Trust Cumbria Wildlife Trust has blocked 20 man made ditches at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve.
The ditches were draining water from the uplands into Naddles Beck.
It's hoped this will reduce the risk of flooding further downstream in Keswick, Cockermouth and
"20.02.2017 14:48:34" Timeline Photos Somewhere over the rainbow...
Wow, thanks for the photo, Marie Johnston!
"20.02.2017 11:24:50" Timeline Photos Theatre by the Lake's Young Company is back on the 28th of February.
The group of 10-18 year olds will meet once a week to explore the world of theatre.
Young Company leader Marion Ward said: "I'm really excited about our new Young Company becoming an
"20.02.2017 09:30:01" Timeline Photos A Steiff teddy-bear's sold for £850 in an auction of vintage toys in Cockermouth.
It was part of a sale at Mitchells Auctioneers on Saturday.
Other lots sold included a model steam engine for £820 and a scale model of the Titanic fetching £150.
"20.02.2017 08:06:02" Timeline Photos The BBC is singing the praises of local music this Summer - and we need your help.
For "BBC Music Day" in June, a local music legend will be commemorated with a special "Blue Plaque".
We need nominations for a musician who's no longer with us or a
"19.02.2017 22:54:11" bbc.in Britain's first scheduled steam train service in 50 years used by 5,500 people woo woo...
"19.02.2017 16:39:02" Timeline Photos The first west Cumbrian derby of the new rugby league season: Whitehaven v Workington Town
"19.02.2017 15:04:19" Missing or out of date medicines have delayed kickoff between Whitehaven and Workington Town on BBC Radio Cumbria Sport
"18.02.2017 13:45:37" Carlisle United are at Wycombe Wanderers in today's League One football - and we're live here from 2pm:
"17.02.2017 12:02:44" Viking Hoard on display Will you be going to see the Beckermet Viking Hoard at The Beacon, Whitehaven?
"17.02.2017 11:49:57" Timeline Photos Pet's behaving badly...
Here's a photo of guide dog, Bertie from Carlisle, taken by his owner Lydia. Oh dear....
Name and shame them!! What's the worst thing your pet has done?
"17.02.2017 09:00:00" Timeline Photos Western Dales Bus Service run a Saturday link between Sedbergh, Dent, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen and Hawes. It's proved so popular they've had to turn passengers away. After an anonymous donor gave them £5000, community volunteers have now raised enough to
"17.02.2017 07:00:56" Ever wondered how a hill farmer rescues a sheep from a ledge halfway down a cliff? It's just one of the things you can learn from a new BBC documentary "The Lake District: A Wild Year"! It's on BBC Two tonight at 9pm.
"17.02.2017 05:00:00" There's some brilliant time-lapse photography in a new BBC documentary about Cumbria. "The Lake District: A Wild Year" uses fixed cameras to capture all aspects of life in England's largest national park. It's on BBC Two tonight at 9pm. Here's a taste…
"16.02.2017 17:00:07" Timeline Photos Thanks to Pat Jones from Finsthwaite for this photo of a great display of snowdrops.
The nights are getting lighter and spring is definitely on the way! What's not to like?!
"16.02.2017 14:17:37" Tornado crossing Ribblehead Today is the last of three days' scheduled service on the railway from Settle to Appleby hauled by the steam locomotive Tornado. More than 6,000 people are thought to have bought a ticket to ride. This is probably the most magnificent minute.
"16.02.2017 08:00:02" 'Music brings them alive' - the Sunbeams Music Trust has been offering music therapy to children and adults with disabilities - including dementia - for 25 years.
The Cumbrian charity has just moved into a gorgeous new building near Penrith.
It was
"15.02.2017 20:00:03" If you like nostalgia, this is fabulous!
A fifties promotional film about the Lake District has been recovered by the Brathay Trust. It's from their series "Holidays with Purpose" ☀ If you recognise anyone in the film email firstname.lastname@example.com
"15.02.2017 18:00:01" Timeline Photos These two brave teenagers are still smiling, despite what happened to them.
Imogen and Amy were attacked by a man with a knife as they walked next to the River Derwent near Workington in June. Imogen suffered a punctured lung and spent nearly a week in
"15.02.2017 14:55:53" Timeline Photos Thanks to Jen Spiers for this beautifully atmospheric photo of Ullswater.
If you're having a stressy day, just stare at it for a while and feel your shoulders drop!
"15.02.2017 12:00:16" A Cumbria firefighter lived with the memory of being abused as a child for decades. He hopes his story encourages other victims to get help.
"15.02.2017 07:00:02" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A Cumbrian mountain's been fitted with high-tech temperature sensors to help winter climbers avoid damaging rare plants living in crevices and on rock ledges.
The devices, on Great End, show on the British Mountaineering Council website whether it's cold
"14.02.2017 18:33:04" Timeline Photos Youngsters from Grasmere C of E Primary School entertained guests for afternoon tea at somewhere rather special for Valentine's day. They served couples at the Michelin-starred Forest Side Hotel, as part of the Bright Stars programme. The first customers
"14.02.2017 15:41:45" Tornado's afternoon departure. We thought you might like one more shot of Tornado in steam, pulling out for another run along the line between Appleby and Settle.
You might notice, almost hidden in the steam, what looks suspiciously like a diesel unit behind the steam loco. It
"14.02.2017 10:20:56" BBC News Watch the Tornado - the first timetabled steam service in England since 1968! A part of history is coming to life in Cumbria today, with the return of steam train services on the Settle to Carlisle line.
"14.02.2017 09:40:01" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Has the Valentine's Day postbag brought you anything? If you need some love letter-writing inspiration, here are some lovely letters from the archives of Barrow Library.
"14.02.2017 09:26:52" bbc.co.uk Toshiba shares plunge as it delays crucial earnings report - BBC News The Japanese firm is set to report on a multibillion writedown, with investors worried about the future of the company. Uncertainty is surrounding the future of the planned Moorside nuclear plant in west Cumbria as Japanese firm Toshiba delays an announcement on its finances.
"14.02.2017 06:00:00" Timeline Photos Happy Valentines Day! Michael Neat, whose sister Rosie lives in Penrith, met his wife Debbie 25 years ago on the Australian version of Blind Date! They say talking is the key to their marriage and they are still best friends all these years later ❤
"13.02.2017 15:16:44" BBC North West Tonight Don loves fell-walking and he's not letting a small thing like turning 94 get in his way ❤ Remember 94 year old, Don who loves walking the fells?
Here's more of his story... ❤
"13.02.2017 12:42:20" What's thought to be Cumbria's only Scalextric night begins this evening at Ulverston's Virginia House restaurant with rooms.
"13.02.2017 09:35:16" Does this busy Cumbrian road need an upgrade? Sixteen people were killed between 2004 and 2013 on the A595 and many think it needs improvements.
The Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald are both coming to look
"13.02.2017 08:34:53" One act of kindness that changed a homeless Carlisle man's life.
See more on this story at 19:30 on Inside Out.
"13.02.2017 07:00:07" Timeline Photos A Cumbrian solicitor says the law must change to better protect unmarried couples who live together.
Julian Nelson from Cartmell Shepherd in Carlisle spoke out after Denise Brewster - a woman from Northern Ireland whose long term partner suddenly died -
"10.02.2017 12:57:32" I think we could all learn from her philosophy!
We invited Margaret from Penrith, a widow in her 80s, to our studios.
She's alone, but not lonely. And this is no sob story! She smiles and says good morning to everyone she meets.
The impact of
"10.02.2017 12:00:32" Timeline Photos An eerie shot of the lone tree at Buttermere.
Wonderful in winter. Thanks to Adrian Harrison for the photo.
"10.02.2017 11:00:08" Timeline Photos 'Absolutely disgusting' - the words of the council officer who's having to tackle flytipping like this in Barrow.
Some of those responsible have been tracked down....using gift tags, bills and even bank statements found in the rubbish... and fined £400
"10.02.2017 08:00:06" Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Dust off your telescopes because tonight is a penumbral lunar eclipse.
The Moon will be partially covered by the Earth's outer shadow creating a dark shading on its face.
The change is so subtle that it is often mistaken for a normal full moon.
"10.02.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos Cumbria's tree population is getting a boost today.
About 90 volunteers and school pupils are helping the National Trust plant 1,400 trees on five sites in the Lake District. The Trust says it's the first time it's organised a mass planting on this
"09.02.2017 15:30:00" Timeline Photos Kendal's Market Place is getting a makeover!
As part of a £200,000 revamp by South Lakeland District Council, this pair of trees will be taken out and another planted instead, streetlights will be moved, there'll be a new water supply and better power
"09.02.2017 15:02:30" Timeline Photos Thanks to Graham from Stirling in Scotland for this gorgeous photo of Derwentwater at dusk.
Do you wish you were there now?!
"09.02.2017 14:16:03" End of life care is one of the services at the hospital in Barrow now labelled "outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission.
The Furness General is one of few NHS hospitals to have wards accredited for the Gold Standard in end of life care.
"09.02.2017 12:44:56" Tommy the pub tortoise. Happy New Year to Tommy the pub tortoise who has just come out of hibernation.
"09.02.2017 09:31:23" The A66 east of Penrith is closed following an earlier accident. Road closed from Kemplay roundabout just outside the town. Diversions in place. Three vehicles involved and the road is likely to be closed for a while.
"09.02.2017 06:37:01" Timeline Photos The Trust that runs hospital services in south Cumbria has achieved a "truly remarkable turnaround" says the Care Quality Commission today - rating the Morecambe Bay Hospitals as "good" - with some outstanding features, including in parts of maternity
"08.02.2017 22:39:19" BBC North West Tonight Don loves fell-walking and he's not letting a small thing like turning 94 get in his way. Turning 94, Don from Windermere still loves going up the fells.
"08.02.2017 16:21:17" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Well done to all the winners and finalists at the first Beatrix Potter Awards!
Farmers, volunteers and business people were honoured by the National Trust....and local children were asked to re-design the cover for any book about nature or animals.
"08.02.2017 14:58:00" Mental Health First Aiders at school A North Cumbrian school is training more than 20 of its staff to be mental health first aiders.
It's as a national charity suggests that two thirds of children feel worried every day about home life, schoolwork or themselves.
"08.02.2017 11:00:07" Timeline Photos Tullie house Museum and Art Gallery Carlisle was presented with the Best Museum award at the Cumbria Life Culture Awards.
Andrew Mackay, Director of Tullie House said "we are absolutely delighted to be crowned the best museum in Cumbria."
"08.02.2017 08:30:00" Figures suggest that every day up to 22,000 children in Cumbria feel anxious or worried about something.
To try and support its pupils, William Howard School in Brampton is giving mental health training to 20 members of staff.
"08.02.2017 07:00:01" Timeline Photos Wool from Cumbrian Herdwick sheep is now being used to make mattresses!
The Herdy Company that's behind "Herdysleep" says the idea is to pay farmers more for the wool than the very low prices it normally fetches.
How would you fancy a night's sleep
"07.02.2017 19:15:00" Timeline Photos Dark skies but bright rainbows over parts of Cumbria this afternoon!
"07.02.2017 17:02:36" All-terrain mobility scooters have been trialled today in Cumbria in the hope they could be deployed across the county to give people with disabilities much more access to the outdoors - and bring in new"purple pound" revenue to the tourist economy.
"07.02.2017 15:19:37" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A photo of Castlerigg near Keswick has come a close second in the annual Wainwright Society photographic competition.
But the winner was a picture of Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales.
The judge, Derry Brabs, who worked with Alfred Wainwright said
"07.02.2017 10:20:30" Second attempt for a rocket launch.
"07.02.2017 10:15:34" Attempting a rocket launch from Carlisle Castle with Newtown Community Primary School.
"07.02.2017 10:10:07" Timeline Photos Beautiful, whatever the weather....Ullswater taken from Pooley Bridge this morning.
Thank you to BBC Weather Watcher 'David E'.
"07.02.2017 07:00:03" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A veterinary practice in Carlisle wants to make Cumbria the first county in England to be free of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea.
The disease costs the farming industry millions of pounds a year and can be potentially deadly for calves.
The Paragon Veterinary
"06.02.2017 14:04:06" BBC North West Tonight Spectacular pix of a murmuration (and what a great word that is..) of starlings at Sunbiggin Tarn in the Lakes this weekend.. Spectacular pix of a murmuration (and what a great word that is..) of starlings at Sunbiggin Tarn in the Lakes this weekend...
"06.02.2017 12:09:00" Timeline Photos Barrow's Age UK is the only branch of the charity in the country running a scheme to help people over 50 back into work - and it says it's proving a success, with five people getting jobs last month alone.
Today the Government's Business Champion for
"06.02.2017 09:31:01" Timeline Photos If you're a Little Mix fan then get ready, because the girls are coming to Cumbria this summer!
They'll perform in Carlisle's Bitts Park on Sunday 16 July, the day after Bryan Adams plays the same venue.
Tickets for Little Mix go on sale on the 10
"06.02.2017 08:00:38" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It should soon be a bit easier to enjoy the superb views from Kendal Castle.
Many of the steep paths up its grassy slopes, that get very muddy after rain, will have a new surface after work that's beginning today.
If the weather allows, it'll be
"06.02.2017 07:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A letter written by Beatrix Potter is part of a set of papers which is going up for auction today.
The letter is to the Mayor of Kendal Henry Airey, dated 30 August 1937.
It's estimated the set could sell for as much as £1,500.
"05.02.2017 20:13:25" Timeline Photos Cumbria Police say following a post mortem examination this afternoon, the death of a 41 year old woman in Aspatria is not being treated as suspicious. The pathologist found her death was due to 'natural causes'.
A 50 year old man who was arrested has
"05.02.2017 12:10:09" Timeline Photos Communities in south Cumbria are being given self help kits to set up No Cold Calling zones.
Cumbria Trading Standards have come up with the kit which includes leaflets and signs to warn door-to-door salesmen that they're not welcome.
The officers say
"05.02.2017 08:57:24" BBC Stories "He found our old fridge in a tree" - One year on from devastating flood damage, Mike Stubbs has finally been able to move back home.
"04.02.2017 14:34:51" Carlisle United passing drill #zip
"04.02.2017 11:44:18" Timeline Photos Businesses in the South Lakes are being offered grants to provide extra facilities for cyclists.
South Lakeland Council is offering firms up to £1,000 to install bike stands and other cycling storage.
The council's hoping it will persuade more people to
"04.02.2017 09:06:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Girls from Ulverston Victoria High and Millom Schools will play rugby at Twickenham today as a curtain raiser to the Six Nations opener, England versus France.
"03.02.2017 15:00:32" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Young chef Poppy is cooking up a storm.
The 13 year old from Brampton is going to the regional finals of the national Springboard Future Chef Competition in Liverpool on Monday.
Her mum said she has been cooking since she was 2!
"03.02.2017 13:00:37" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The Ullswater Yachting Association has been nominated for their second award in a year!
The club has been shortlisted for the Royal Yachting Association Club of the Year Award as the winner of the 'Increasing Participation' category.
The overall winner
"03.02.2017 11:37:45" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Island evolution.
The renovation work on hundreds of Barrow Island's iconic tenement flats is now two-thirds complete.
Barros Trading bought-up 318 flats in 2014, 80 per cent of them empty.
It's now renovated Ship Street, Barque Street and Brig Street
"03.02.2017 07:00:46" 2000 Cumbria pupils are taking part in Young Voices - a series of concerts this month billed as the world's largest children's choir. Barrow's Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is amongst the first to sing this year.
"02.02.2017 18:32:49" One of the country's most famous walks has turned into a treacherous bog - so they're airlifting in flagstones to make it safe again.
"02.02.2017 17:16:34" Timeline Photos Ward 4 at the West Cumberland Hospital has been closed to visitors because of an influenza outbreak.
Visitors won't be allowed in for the next 48 hours unless they have prior approval from the ward matron, and they'll have to wear a personal protective
"02.02.2017 15:30:19" Timeline Photos Now here's a story....
A controlled explosion was carried out on a "suspicious" car outside Workington Police Station (on a Vauxhall Corsa, not pictured here...)
Cumbria Police have now confirmed that it had been parked outside the station by police,
"02.02.2017 12:40:44" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Midsomer Murders meets CSI Cumbria?
A 2-day exercise has begun in Ambleside, for students of policing, crime investigations and trainee paramedics.
In what will become a simulation of a "major incident" across the University of Cumbria campus, a "body"
"02.02.2017 09:49:45" bbc.co.uk Workington Police bomb alert over parked car - BBC News Bomb disposal teams are sent to Workington police station in Cumbria to deal with the "suspicious" vehicle. Police say a controlled explosion has now been carried out, and after searching the car officers found "no issues of concern".
"02.02.2017 07:35:11" People in Cartmel are divided over plans to put double yellow lines throughout most of the village because of growing traffic congestion and parking problems. Cartmel is busier thanks to its growing reputation as a tourist and foodie destination.
"01.02.2017 16:39:55" The film helping to tackle and raise understanding of sexual abuse
"01.02.2017 14:30:00" Timeline Photos Do you know any future comedians aged between 6 and 12?!
Why not get them to write a joke for Blue Peter for this year's Red Nose Day for Comic Relief? Let's fly the flag for Cumbria!
"01.02.2017 12:15:02" Timeline Photos Thanks to Daniel Bulman for this lovely snowy photo of the summit of Skiddaw.
You can also see the Helvellyn range just above the clouds in the distance.
"01.02.2017 10:15:26" Cumbria is hoping to offer more apprenticeships, despite claims by the Institute for Fiscal Studies that the Government has "wildly" overstated the economic benefits of increasing apprentice numbers. Already in Cumbria nearly three times the national
"01.02.2017 09:00:00" A Cumbrian brewer is warning beer prices may have to rise after a sharp increase in the cost of raw materials.
Eden Brewery near Penrith says the price it's paying for some imported hops has almost doubled since last year.
"01.02.2017 06:30:00" Timeline Photos A group of anglers are being trained up to look out for people who fish illegally in Cumbria.
At the moment the Angling Trust and Environment Agency have seven volunteers working in the area who report suspicious incidents or gather information for
"31.01.2017 22:23:47" Transfer deadline day, final update?
"31.01.2017 21:48:06" Joe McKee leaves Carlisle United
"31.01.2017 21:16:08" Down to the wire for Carlisle United
"31.01.2017 20:07:09" Transfer deadline day, part five: another Carlisle United signing
"31.01.2017 19:58:31" Transfer deadline day, part four: Carlisle United top scorer Charlie Wyke is now a Bradford City player
"31.01.2017 19:25:49" Transfer deadline day, part three: Carlisle United and Barrow AFC
"31.01.2017 18:11:55" Transfer deadline day, part two: Carlisle United
"31.01.2017 16:36:35" Transfer deadline day, part one: Barrow AFC
"31.01.2017 15:16:55" Horseshoe Sculpture. What would you do with 314 horseshoes?
Adam Tinkler and Will Farrell from the Eden Valley had one bright idea...
"31.01.2017 10:00:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A former soldier from Carlisle who has just returned from climbing the highest mountain in South America says the thin air during the expedition was one of the most difficult challenges he faced.
Del Spry was injured in Afghanistan. He's a member of a
"31.01.2017 07:30:00" Timeline Photos Calling all would-be volunteers! Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service are holding an event today (Penrith Methodist - 10.30am-12pm) which will be attended by organisations in need of people who can spare some of their free time to help others. Here The
"30.01.2017 17:15:50" BBC News Daniel spent six months walking around the UK. Why? He wanted to map out his emotional reaction to each city. He visited every city and national park in the U.K!!
Daniel says Carlisle and the county as a whole is one of the friendliest places in Britain.
We're nice up north!
"30.01.2017 14:59:47" Timeline Photos Say hello to Cumbria's newest sports group!
Cumbria Frame Football gives youngsters with cerebral palsy and other disabilities the chance to have fun and get active.
The next session is on the 12th of February, 2:00pm at Yewdale Cummunity Centre
"30.01.2017 11:33:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post People who work in the Lake District call it the view from the office window - and while it must have been a slippery drive to work for the National Trust staff who work at Wray Castle, on the shores of Windermere, the views must be more than
"30.01.2017 08:30:00" A nightmare scenario.
Just how it could feel for a Cumbrian farmer to have one of their sheep lose its lamb - or for a dog owner to have it seized or even killed.
The county's police force says it will be taking positive action against Sheep
"30.01.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos A nightmare for everyone involved and soul destroying.
A couple of the ways that Sheep Worrying has been described by people living in rural areas of Cumbria.
Cumbria Police say they'll be proactively targeting people who use farm fields to walk dogs
"28.01.2017 11:30:13" www.bbc.co.uk Sir John Hurt: Bafta-winning actor dies aged 77 - BBC News The wife of the Bafta-winning Elephant Man and Alien star leads tributes. A look back at the life of Sir John Hurt.
Patron of the Keswick Film Festival.
Known for his roles in The Elephant Man, Midnight Express, Alien and Doctor Who.
"27.01.2017 16:50:37"
"27.01.2017 14:45:44" Blink and you might miss it! For the first time a vendace - the UK's rarest freshwater fish - has been caught on film!
The Environment Agency says the footage was filmed by a remote-controlled yellow submarine (yes, seriously!) which was checking
"27.01.2017 13:10:19" 'Pink toys didn't put me off science' Do pink toys put off girls from careers in science?
That's what the Institution of Engineering and Technology said in December. But this engineer for Sellafield nuclear plant says NO!
(via BBC Family and Education News)
"27.01.2017 08:00:00" Timeline Photos Carlisle United fans are closing in on their target of raising £10,000 to help the Blues' manager buy new players.
A crowdfunding page was set up on Monday, after Keith Curle claimed that only a big crowd at Saturday's Barnet game would bring in enough
"26.01.2017 19:01:07" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, Tinie Tempah, Franz Ferdinand, Jake Bugg...
The list goes on, and they've all just been announced as headliners at this year's Kendal Calling!
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday morning, and the festival starts
"26.01.2017 16:15:32" Timeline Photos M6 traffic warning!
An HGV crashed on the southbound carriageway of the M6 just before 3 o clock this afternoon. It happened one mile north of junction 40 and police say the road is open, but traffic is slow.
Officers says they don't know how badly
"26.01.2017 14:11:58"
"26.01.2017 09:58:02" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Hundreds of women have revealed they have been asked to wear heels, re-apply their make-up during they day, and even dye their hair blonde - all while at work.
Well, the shoe is on the other foot... As Kevin, here at BBC Cumbria is wearing heels for the
"26.01.2017 08:43:49" Timeline Photos Cumbria Police needs "immediate improvement" to protect children, according to the police watchdog. A report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary listed a catalogue of poor practice by the force.
"25.01.2017 15:05:05" Timeline Photos People are being asked to stay away from some wards at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle because of the winter vomiting bug.
People are being asked not to visit the hospital until further notice, with the exception of Maternity, Children's, Intensive
"25.01.2017 09:30:00" Timeline Photos A sight to lift the heart...Spring is on the way!
Thanks to 'Cumbrian Stargazer', one of our BBC Weather Watchers, for this gorgeous photo taken near Haile, Egremont recently.
There are more great photos on the BBC Weather Watchers
"25.01.2017 08:00:00" Timeline Photos Have you ever thought about becoming a paramedic?
A course by the University of Cumbria and North West Ambulance Service has been developed for the first time to help with recruitment issues.
It starts it April and the Ambulance Service says that
"24.01.2017 11:55:00" Timeline Photos A B&B in Keswick has been named in the top ten in the WORLD by the website Tripadvisor. The Thornleigh Guest House came eighth in the list, which is based on reviews from members of the public. In total, 18 Cumbrian businesses were included in the
"24.01.2017 10:53:58" bbc.co.uk Brexit: Supreme Court says Parliament must give Article 50 go-ahead - BBC News Parliament must vote on whether the government can start Brexit, the Supreme Court rules. BREXIT NEWS:
You might have voted to leave the EU but now your MP will have to vote before the process can begin...
Police say a 42 year old woman who went missing from Rockcliffe near Carlisle yesterday has been found.
Fiona Hodgson was found in the early hours of this morning and taken to hospital.
"24.01.2017 08:53:49" bbc.co.uk Flood prevention being ignored - MPs - BBC News Ministers accused of not tackling concerns over home insurance, building rules and planning decisions. The way flood management is handled in England and Wales has been criticised by a group of MPs.
"23.01.2017 22:48:34" Timeline Photos A helicopter search operation is underway tonight with police saying they are concerned for a woman missing from Rockcliffe, near Carlisle.
Fiona Hodgson, 42, was last seen at lunchtime today when she left work in the Carleton area of Carlisle. Her
"23.01.2017 17:46:05" Ancient rituals have taken place in the House of Commons today to set the date of the Copeland by-election to replace the former MP, Jamie Reed.
Watch now as the Labour chief whip Nick Brown moves the writ for the by-election, and the Speaker, John
"23.01.2017 15:05:00" Timeline Photos That piece of art's rubbish!
An exhibition made from rubbish found on a South Lakeland beach opens today in Kendal's Wildman Gallery.
"The Waste Beneath our Waves" includes a six-foot-long jellyfish made out of plastic bottles, a mackerel made from
"23.01.2017 11:45:05" bbc.co.uk Cumbria PCC Peter McCall: No further action over speed offence - BBC News Cumbria's police and crime commissioner will face no more action over a speeding offence he committed. No further action will be taken against Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner over a speeding offence. Peter McCall was caught doing 36mph in a 30mph zone outside Cumbria. He received a ticket for the offence and opted to attend a speed awareness
"23.01.2017 08:25:46" Here's the first exclusive view of the next SLDC Windermere lake warden patrol boat, before it comes into service in about a month.
The wardens say because it's a bit bigger, it's more stable when getting to emergencies fast, and more versatile for
"23.01.2017 07:02:00" Timeline Photos It's thought that nearly 30,000 families in Cumbria are having to choose between staying warm and having enough food.
According to the latest government figures, around 12.5% of Cumbrian householders are in a state of fuel poverty.
It's estimated that
"21.01.2017 08:30:00" Bereavement Group Evie was only 6 months old when she died.
Born with a hole in her heart, parents Greg and Jill Johnston were shocked by how little support there was for bereaved parents in Cumbria.
The couple decided to set up their own free support group 'Team
"20.01.2017 20:22:27" QuickQuills at Barrow Library QuickQuills at Barrow Library Take a feather, snip a fine point and you're away, scratching words onto your parchment like the Bard himself.
Artist Sue Fletcher will be helping allcomers make their own quill to keep, shaping a nib and adding decorative touches to make it a feather BBC Radio Cumbria's Up for Arts crew are at Barrow Library tomorrow paying homage to the Bard making quills. Pop in 10 - 1 if you fancy a go making a feather worth flourishing. Details here, it's free.
"20.01.2017 18:50:59" He's famous for working with orchestras across the world and making appearances at the Last Night of the Proms.
But tonight, Sir Andrew Davis is in Carlisle to conduct the BBC Philharmonic.
He spoke to Mark McAlindon before this evening's concert in the
"20.01.2017 14:31:20" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post The first residents are starting the move into Cumbria County Council's new £7.5million care home today.
Barrow's Parkview Gardens has garden & balcony access for everyone, homely interiors and is full of care tech like magnetic hoists & a nurse call
"20.01.2017 12:57:36" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Cumbrian branches of Mind are holding a Health and Wellbeing Day.
The mental health charity has seen success with their 'Run Every Day' campaign throughout January.
The event will take place at Penrith Leisure Centre this Sunday.
"20.01.2017 10:03:08" Timeline Photos When Greg and Jill Johnston from Cockermouth, seen here with baby Imani, lost their daughter Evie when she was just 6 months old, they felt the need to talk to other parents in the same situation.
Now they've set up a group to provide that sort of
"20.01.2017 07:30:00" Timeline Photos The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing at the Sands Centre in Carlisle tonight at 7:30pm.
The concert will be conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, known for conducting on The Last Night of the Proms.
"19.01.2017 13:00:00" Table Tennis Cumbrian's are dusting off their bat and ball and taking up table tennis!
The new Carlisle Table Tennis Club held its first session last week, and tonight is holding an open evening at the Methodist Central Hall on Fisher Street in Carlisle.
"19.01.2017 11:13:03" The "spectacular ballet" of murmurating starlings was captured by the Friends of the Lake District at Little Asby Common last night
"19.01.2017 07:00:00" Timeline Photos A Cumbrian town is trying something new to discourage young people living there from drinking while underage.
It's the first time that a Community Alcohol Partnership has been set up in the country - as it begins today in Barrow.
It will mean that
"18.01.2017 17:51:07" Arrived for Carlisle United at Leicester City in the FA Youth Cup
"18.01.2017 17:15:45" How about this for a way of raising money to buy your home? Brewing beer is part of Eden Mencap's plan to buy the building they currently rent in Penrith. It's called "Vanya Yam" which, in Cumbrian dialect, means "Almost Home".
"18.01.2017 11:46:44" Timeline Photos You might see something like this in the Cumbrian sky at sunset. It's a "murmuration" of starlings - and the Friends of the Lake District are inviting people to Little Asby Common near Tebay which they say is one of the best locations to see the display.
"18.01.2017 09:58:14" Timeline Photos There are more calls for Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal to have an "Urgent Care Centre" to take pressure off A&E in Barrow and Lancaster. The union which represents ambulance workers, UNISON, has joined those demanding that people are treated
"18.01.2017 08:41:58" bbc.co.uk English poet Jacob Polley wins £20,000 TS Eliot prize - BBC News Carlisle's Jacob Polley wins the prestigious TS Eliot prize for poetry for his collection Jackself. Carlisle's Jacob Polley wins the prestigious TS Eliot prize for poetry for his collection Jackself.
"17.01.2017 15:42:42" Timeline Photos Stunning photo of the River Brathay by Roger Merrifield.
"17.01.2017 13:30:14" Timeline Photos Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall says 'lives may be put at unacceptable risk' if a plan to transfer more patients from west Cumbria to Carlisle for emergency health care is put into place without being properly tested.
He's written to
"17.01.2017 11:47:58" BBC News -The UK will leave the single market
-UK wants bespoke EU free trade deal
-MPs and peers will vote on final deal
-UK-EU Brexit talks start in March
-Maintain common travel area between the UK and Irish Republic
-"Control" of immigration rights for EU Prime Minister Theresa May is giving a speech on her plans for 'Brexit'.
"17.01.2017 09:17:10" Northern Rail looks likely to be roundly criticised today after 50 trains were cancelled during December because of staff sickness.
The train company says the level of sickness was unprecedented and the situation's now much better.
It's also promising a
"16.01.2017 15:30:00" Timeline Photos Cumbria Police say 48 drivers were caught driving over the alcohol limit during December - that's up from 26 last year. But officers don't think it means more people are drinking and driving. They say it's down to better targeting and tip-offs from the
"16.01.2017 14:15:51" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It might be 'Blue Monday' but here in Cumbria, we're on top of the world!
Pictures of the Lakes at the weekend courtesy of Peter Rutland
"16.01.2017 12:49:55" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post THIS IS NOT A FLOOD!
Mark Brownless has been finding beauty in the most unusual of places... puddles... in Keswick and Bowness.
"16.01.2017 08:15:00" Donate a Gate The Friends of The North Pennines charity are running a "Donate-a-Gate" scheme!
People pay the charity to replace an old gate or stile and can add a plaque to remember a loved one.
The aim is to make the Pennine Way a safer and easier place to enjoy
"15.01.2017 22:19:55"
"15.01.2017 12:15:45" Snowdrops Early snowdrops! On a wet Cumbrian Sunday, is this a sign that spring might just be not too far round the corner?
"15.01.2017 09:33:18" Timeline Photos Cumbria's weather today...
There will be rain for most of the day but sleet or snow will fall at the top of the Pennines and Lake District mountains.
"14.01.2017 14:21:13" bbc.co.uk Plate glass camera captures Lake District crags A photographer follows in the footsteps of a pair of pioneers from the 1900s
"14.01.2017 12:27:56" Timeline Photos Patients should benefit from new equipment that's been donated to the Furness General Hospital in Barrow.
£19,000 raised by the Hospital Equipment Fund for Furness includes a monitor and a scanner to help during surgery, and new mats to warn staff when
"14.01.2017 09:10:01" Timeline Photos A deal has been confirmed between BAE Systems and the Indian Government to buy field guns built in Barrow.
145 M777 guns will be bought by India via the U.S Department of Defence. It means 130 jobs will be created in Barrow.
BAE Systems says
"14.01.2017 07:39:16" Timeline Photos A Cumbrian secondary school says it's now offering classes on a Saturday to meet increasing demand from students.
Carlisle's Richard Rose Central Academy starts the new programme today to help year eleven students who want extra academic help.
"13.01.2017 16:03:45" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A dusting of snow across the Pennine Way this afternoon.
"13.01.2017 12:35:05" bbc.co.uk Tidal lagoons could eventually transform UK coastline - BBC News Why the £1.3bn Swansea project is just the start. How a tidal lagoon in Wales might affect the west Cumbrian coastline...
"12.01.2017 16:34:54" BBC North West Tonight Thankfully nobody was injured in the fire at the Lords Tavern. http://bbc.in/2ilLakL Barrow fire.
"12.01.2017 15:45:00" COSC photography The Beacon Museum is hosting a new photography exhibition.
The photos were taken by learners from the Copeland Occupational and Social Centre.
Funded by the Workers' Educational Association, the aim is to encourage disabled adults to enjoy new hobbies
"12.01.2017 14:34:06" Peter A Swans Grace Stunning swans on Ullswater - taken by Peter Williams.
"12.01.2017 13:26:48" Timeline Photos Snowy start to the day over the Kirkstone Pass.
Thanks to Don Esslemont for the striking photo.
"12.01.2017 09:06:36" An investigation has begun to find out what caused the fire at Abbey Road in Barrow last night.
Firefighters were called to the Bar Continental on Abbey Road just before nine o'clock. A building - known as the House of Lords - was ablaze.
Up to 70 fire
"12.01.2017 07:25:16" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Road closures and disruption in Barrow following a huge fire.
Police state Abbey Road remains closed to traffic between Hartington Street and Duke Street. Highways Agency have put diversions in place.
Photo Copyright HuddleHub.
"11.01.2017 22:12:08" Timeline Photos Police are urging people to avoid Abbey Road in Barrow due to a huge fire.
The Bar Conti building and the old House of Lords are on fire.
Nearby properties are being evacuated, but police say no one is believed to be injured.
"11.01.2017 19:00:02" Timeline Photos Thanks to Peter Williams for this lovely photo of the skies over Catbells.
Gorgeous is the word!
Copyright Peter Williams.
"11.01.2017 15:09:16" Timeline Photos Egremont Fire Station wants your old textiles!
Every year the Firefighter's charity raises money by collecting clothing, shoes, bed sets and even curtains which they sell to raise money.
Last year Egremont Fire Station collected 7.7 tonnes, raising
"11.01.2017 14:10:11" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Dramatic photos of waves hitting the sea wall near Whitehaven today. It's windy out there!
Copyright Owen Humphreys from PA.
"11.01.2017 13:00:00" Timeline Photos A Cumbrian Yacht Club is sailing through 2017 as the best in the country.
The Ullswater Yacht Club beat four other areas to win club of the year and be listed in the February edition of Yachts and Yachting magazine.
The award marks a rollercoaster
"11.01.2017 11:00:00" A man with a passion for gospel is on a mission to find Cumbrians to join his choir.
Nosa Ehigie was so keen to join a gospel choir when he moved to Cockermouth that when he couldn't find one he started his own.
Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at 7pm
"11.01.2017 09:00:01" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post A local footballer who's part of the Northern League side Penrith is getting ready to play his 700th match for the club tonight.
Will Paul, 37, from Kirkby Stephen started playing for the team back in 2001. Since then he's played pretty much every
"10.01.2017 17:32:00" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post It's a place where an estimated 1m children have learned to enjoy the great outdoors.
The Lakeside YMCA centre with its large and wild estate by the shores of Windermere is 50 years old, and later this year, a £6m appeal will be launched to bring it
"10.01.2017 14:33:00" Timeline Photos Thank you to Paul McGreevy for allowing us to share this gorgeous photo!
He says "the weather forecast was for sunshine and showers and so I took a chance and went to Ullswater. This was taken from Hallin Fell looking down Boredale. Nice when a plan
"10.01.2017 12:30:01" Timeline Photos Millom's Hardknott Brewery says it could leave the town and pull out of supplying cask "real ale" to pubs, in order to survive.
Despite having a supply contract with a supermarket chain, the company says it's "squeezed" by rising costs and falling
"10.01.2017 10:36:33" bbc.co.uk Saline bags 'tampered with' at hospital - BBC Cumbria Saline bags have appeared to have been tampered with at Cumberland Infirmary. Story: http://bbc.in/2idR36B - Live updates: http://bbc.in/2jdkhRy
"10.01.2017 09:15:00" Ollie the dog. Ollie the dog visited BBC Radio Cumbria in December searching for his forever home.
He's finally found it with Paul and Donna Bunting!
"10.01.2017 08:00:00" Timeline Photos Dozens of teaching staff at the Whitehaven Academy are taking strike action today over claims of poor management and working conditions.
Members of NASUWT - the biggest of the UK's teaching Unions - will walk out for the second time in less than twelve
"09.01.2017 17:26:53" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Headliners have been announced for the 2017 Keswick Mountain Festival.
Acts include KT Tunstall, Cast, Peatbog Faeries and many more!
"09.01.2017 13:51:18" Timeline Photos Oh deer!
Jaqui Hodgson woke up to some friendly visitors in Grasmere.
"09.01.2017 08:25:32" Have you seen this Gull? Photos from BBC Cumbria's post Five-year-old James Edgar from Carlisle is in the running for a national award after he was nominated by his mum.
He's been shortlisted for a Super Sibling award for - in the words of baby charity Tommy - being wise beyond his years.
When he was just
Behind the scenes of the BBC's Football Focus as Barrow take on Rochdale this afternoon in the Third Round of the FA Cup.
"07.01.2017 10:31:13" Photos from BBC Cumbria's post BARROW are in FA Cup third round action today and TV is in town.
Football Focus live BBC 1 from a foggy Holker St at 12.
"06.01.2017 14:54:49" Timeline Photos This is the Skiddaw viewpoint... as you can see it's been badly damaged.
The circular steel plaque on top has been ripped off and dumped a few yards away.
Regular walker Nic Page discovered the damage, and sent us this photo.
What do you think?
"06.01.2017 11:01:54" Salmon return to Swindale Beck A river restoration project at Haweswater aimed at encouraging salmon to return to Swindale Beck has been successful.
During the summer a one-kilometre stretch of the river, which had been artificially straightened around two centuries ago, was filled in