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A line of protestors outside a council building, which has high glass windows. They are holding placards and signs saying: "No gas plant dioxins" and the words "Secrecy Transparency", with the word "secrecy" crossed out.

Gas plant appeal after plan rejected

North-west Regeneration says it will lodge an appeal for the site near Carlisle.

A mural on a wall inviting people to take part in a survey about the library service. Graphics include a blue speech bubble containing the works "have your say in making your library fit for the future", and a cartoon of a girl sitting on top of a pile of books

People asked for their say on library services

Cumberland Council says it wants to ensure it meets the "rapidly changing needs" of users.

A hospital bed halfway out of a ward doorway. Someone is lying in the bed covered by blue and black blankets. A corridor is on the left with doctors and staff walking down it.

No wi-fi is 'health barrier' for ethnic minorities

Language barriers are stopping some communities accessing health care in Cumbria, a report says.

Black and white picture of the old waiting room probably from the 1950s or 60s. There is a counter with a woman and two children waiting to be served next to a cabinet of cakes. Several people are sat tables around the room which has an ornate vaulted ceiling.

Former station waiting room could become micro pub

The disused first-class waiting room on platform four was reportedly used by Queen Victoria.

A wild bog landscape with white plants in the foreground as well as a meadow and a large hill covered in trees in the background.

Film festival showcases 'beautiful' restored bogs

The mini festival will show films about the restoration of bogs and why they are important.

Two cygnets on the grass between the footpath and Hammond Pond. The cygnet on the left has a bright yellow piece of plastic coming out of its beak.

Cygnet killed by discarded fishing tackle at pond

An angling ban is in place at the pond where the young swan was fatally injured.

A stock image of the back of a police officer. They are wearing a hi-vis yellow vest with 'police' written in blue and white in the middle. They are wearing a black long-sleeved top underneath.

Woman in court over attempted police murder

Hannah Smaile enters no pleas as she appears at Carlisle Crown Court.

The entrance to the Cumberland Infirmary. It is a brick building with glass doors and a sign saying "welcome to the Cumbria Infirmary".

Staff shortage fears over woman's hospital death

A coroner is urging the North Cumbria hospital trust to take action to prevent future deaths.

Grey skies. Light-coloured brick building with large windows with cars parked outside. There is another brick building next to it.

Mental health services 'require improvement'

Inspectors say they discovered issues related to long wait times and insufficient training.