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• Final preperations underway for Carlisle’s Christmas lights switch-on

  The final preparations are underway for Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On.

• Man pleads guilty after £300,000 cocaine haul seized on M6

  A man stopped while transporting four kilograms of cocaine through Cumbria has been arrested, charged and admitted Class A drug supply offences at court – all within 24 hours.

• Cockermouth talent show to make a comeback after 10 years

  A popular talent competition is returning to Cockermouth after more than a decade with a cash prize for the winner.

• Cumbrian farming leader honoured by Princess Royal with national award

  A Cumbrian farming leader has received a national award from HRH The Princess Royal at a ceremony in the House of Lords.

• Hospice events to remember loved ones this Christmas

  Paper baubles carrying tributes to late loved ones will hang on a hospice Christmas tree in aid of specialist nursing care.

• Cumbria to mark adult safeguarding week

  Residents across Cumbria are being challenged to spot the hidden signs of abuse and neglect ahead of a county-wide safeguarding week.

• Barrow and Penrith shortlisted for £20,000 prize in national town awards

  Barrow and Penrith are in the running to win £20,000 for local projects after making the shortlist of a national community contest.

• Shape your future at Ullswater Community College Sixth Form

  Year 11 students looking for their next step are invited to discover the wealth of opportunities available at Penrith’s Ullswater Community College (UCC).

• Quieter paths to avoid busy A7 roads proposed for north Carlisle

  Safer crossings, upgraded paths and quieter walking and cycling routes avoiding busy A7 roads could be introduced across north Carlisle.

• West Cumbrian artist releases charity Christmas song to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

  A West Cumbrian artist has released a new Christmas song to raise funds for a motor neurone disease charity.