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Cumbria

Rachael Slater, Inspira Area Operations Manager for Blackpool

Inspira: Lancashire employability charity helping 12,600 people a year Jack Marshall

Eleanor Williams has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison

Eleanor Williams jailed after fabricating sexual abuse claims Sam Johnson

Sam Powell in action against Cronulla Sharks

Powell reveals his favourite game for Wigan Amos Wynn

A majority of mortgage holders surveyed have said that the cost of living crisis is having a negative impact on their mental health

Six in 10 mortgage holders say cost-of-living crisis affects mental health Melanie Betts

Orrell St James are in Challenge Cup action this weekend

Challenge Cup preview: Orrell St James prepare for their third round tie Amos Wynn

Tom Forber

Third Warriors youngster joins Whitehaven on a short-term loan deal Amos Wynn

Wigan Warriors were defeated by Barrow Raiders (Credit: Darren Greenhalgh)

Wigan Warriors Three things we learned from Wigan's pre-season defeat to Barrow Raiders Amos Wynn

Wigan Warriors took on Barrow Raiders in their second game of pre-season (Credit: Darren Greenhalgh)

REPORT: Barrow Raiders 26-14 Wigan Warriors Amos Wynn

Brad Singleton

Singleton says Warriors are 'guaranteed' a good pre-season test against Barrow Amos Wynn

John Duffy (Credit: Dean Williams)

Duffy praises Wigan's youngsters for their pre-season display Amos Wynn

Morgan Smithies

'We need to get better:' Smithies discusses Wigan's pre-season aims Amos Wynn

A number of young players are in action for Wigan Warriors this weekend

The young Wigan players to look out for in this weekend's pre-season game Amos Wynn

Harvie Hill

Hill says he's looking forward to going home for the opening game of pre-season Amos Wynn

A car drives through floodwater (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Over 110 flood warnings issued across England as heavy rain set to hit Patrick Hollis

An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Coal mine to be subject to legal challenge from environmental group Patrick Hollis

Matty Peet has praised Wigan Warriors fan Gary McKee

Wigan Warriors Peet praises the Wigan fan who ran 365 marathons in a year Amos Wynn

Southbound lanes 1 and 2 on the M6 will close between junctions 39 and 37 from 7.30 pm (December 22) to 5am tomorrow (Friday, December 23)

Christmas getaway delays likely as M6 repairs get under way Matthew Calderbank

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

First new UK coal mine in 30 years given approval by ministers Patrick Hollis

The leather-bound special 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - published exclusively for the competition in 2012.

‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction Sophie Wills

Sam Powell has been granted a testimonial year for 2023

Powell looks ahead to his testimonial year Amos Wynn

The historic property, in Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District, is around 90 minutes away from the nearest village. Pic: RightMove

Hate people? ‘Most remote’ house in England up for sale Sophie Wills

The Brocken spectre Chris Randall spotted while walking in the Lake District, Cumbria.

Walker's spooky video of "ghostly figure" hiking alongside him Colin Ainscough

Wigan Warriors face Barrow Raiders at Craven Park in their second game of pre-season

Warriors reveal their second opponents of pre-season Amos Wynn

Morgan Knowles

Morgan Knowles says there are no favourites heading into the semi-final Amos Wynn

Jane Downey

Wigan employee shortlisted for health and safety award Holly Pritchard

Following mild weather over the New Year weekend, temperatures are set to plummet (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the Met Office yellow weather snow and ice war... Rhona Shennan

One of the new 'green' ambulances

Fleet of 'green' ambulances set to roll onto Lancashire's roads Catherine Musgrove

Moor Hall at Aughton near Ormskirk is one of only a handful of restaurants in the UK to be awarded five AA Rosettes

20 of the best restaurants in the country right on your doorstep Adam Lord

A still image from a Network Rail video showing a driver taking their life in their hands by jumping red lights at a level crossing in Cumbria.

Watch shocking footage as driver dices with death by ignoring red lights at leve... Phil Cunnington

Sunny spells are expected tomorrow (Friday) and over the weekend

Weather This weekend's weather forecast - as locals hope for sunny skies Jon Peake

Take extra care in wet conditions

Heavy rain forecast in the North West as drivers are urged to take extra care Jon Peake

Gareth Hewer (left) and Tony Martin

Rugby League match officials hanging up the whistle and flag Sports reporter

Emergency Services were called to the scene in Cavendish Park, Barrow

Three people left injured after incident on ride at festival Iain Lynn

Travellers gather at this year's Appleby Horse Fair

Cumbria Covid spike ‘not caused by horse fair’ Iain Lynn

Drone footage shows the scale of the site

Things To Do Drone pictures show the vast number of caravans arriving in Appleby for the famo... Iain Lynn

Lake windermere

Bride ‘over the moon’ after volunteer diver finds wedding ring lost in Lake Wind... Laura Parnaby, PA

A person poses with their Test registration card after being tested at Our Lady's RC Church in Moss Side.

Latest North West Covid case numbers, deaths, hospital admissions & vaccinations Matthew Calderbank

Police divers were seen searching the River Eden this morning

Police divers find body in search for missing teenager Iain Lynn

From bikes to pannier bags, this kit will help you get from A to B beautifully

Essential gear for bicycle touring, from panniers, tents, to bikes Pete Wise

Roadworks will be taking place on Lancashire roads

Lancashire and Cumbria roadworks: Monday, June 28 to Sunday, July 4 Clare Kelly

Roadworks are taking place

Cumbria/north Lancashire roadworks - Monday, June 14 to Sunday, June 20 Clare Kelly

Motorway roadworks are planned for this weekend

Lancashire and Cumbria roadworks: These are the main roads and motorways to avoi... Iain Lynn

The man in is a critical condition

Wigan man, 76, in critical condition after road smash in Cumbria Post reporter

Roadworks are taking place next week

Cumbria/ Lancashire roadworks: Monday, May 3 to Sunday, May 9 Clare Kelly

Roadworks in Lancashire over the coming week

Roadworks North Lancashire/Cumbria: Monday, April 19 to Sunday, April 25 Clare Kelly

An RSPCA care assistant at work. The animal welfare charity dealth with more than 16,000 incidents in the north west in the year from the first Covid-19 lockdown on March 23, 2020. Picture courtesy RSPCA

New reports reveals RSPCA in the north west dealt with 16,000 incidents over yea... Phil Cunnington

Hinning House

Uncertain future for popular outdoor centres visited by Wigan children Andrew Nowell

Shocking footage shows the moment a driver came within seconds of being hit by a... Group Reporter

Climatologist Dr James Hansen, and Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, poses for pictures beside a mock grave reading "Climate Change, a Matter Of Life Or Death" (CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

A new coal mine has the go ahead in Cumbria - but scientists are urging Boris Jo... Ethan Shone

Formby beach on a windswept December day (Photo: Shutterstock)

North West England staycation guide: essential sights in Lancashire, Liverpool a... Group Reporter