Pensioners targeted by purse thieves in Carlisle
A pair of purse snatchers preyed on two elderly women aged 88 and 90 while they were out shopping.
Lucky escape
A motorist who plunged over a 9ft wall in his car has decided to give up driving - at the age of 97
Tasty welcome
Couple receive AA award for their roaring fires, friendly dog and a lovely cuppa at their Cumbrian B&B
Cut out the booze
A newly-elected parish councillor wants to crack down on the street drinking he says is blighting a Cumbrian town
Postie's pledge
Carlisle postman Dave Wilson is to be the city's 426th mayor - and will play to his strengths
Rare opportunity
The historic site of a former farm and school is to be transformed into an exclusive housing development
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Carlisle Gilded Lily owner to open new restaurant
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The spread of a deadly plant that causes lambs’ ears to drop off is being blamed on climate change and destocking of the fells 
The Carlisle house formerly owned by Michael Knighton is on the market - for £595,000 
Pylons that look more like wind turbines are among those being considered to carry electricity across Cumbria 
A cycle event which will raise money for a children’s charity is to be dedicated to the memory of a popular Cumbria uni academic 
The mum of a boy knocked over by a car as he crossed a road during a game of golf has launched a speed limit campaign 
Moles digging their way beneath the site of a Roman fort have unearthed rare treasures which are to go on show 
A teenage motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after his machine was in collision with a car. 
Carlisle United’s top marksman Lee Miller believes Rory Loy will return “twice the player” next season once he is finally over his injury nightmare. 
