Cumbria

Cumbria is a large county in the North West of England. It borders the English counties of Northumberland, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, County Durham and Dumfriesshire in Scotland. A largely rural area, Cumbria is famously the location of the Lake District, a very popular tourist destination. Its main towns and cities include Alston, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby Stephen, Carlisle, Cockermouth, Maryport, Penrith, Ravenglass, Whitehaven, Sedbergh and Workington.

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County escapes worst of flooding

Flood warnings are still in place in parts of Cumbria but the county escapes the worst of the heavy rain. More details

Cyclist groped during forest trip

Police are hunting for a man who sexually assaulted a woman who was on a bike ride in a Cumbrian forest. More details

Campaign targets speed hotspots

Police will be out in force trying to catch careless or speeding drivers at hotspots in a Cumbrian town. More details

Cars crash as cows run on to road

A herd of heifers escape on to a road in Cumbria resulting in three crashes before being recaptured. More details

Police call for unwanted animals

Canine companions are being sought to be trained up as search dogs for police officers in Cumbria. More details

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