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Flood waters at Skelwith Bridge
Family's lucky escape from floods
Dean Ball was driving to Kendal with his children when a surge of water from the River Brathay washed his car away.

View from car in the Lorton Valley Huge disruption in Lorton Valley
In the Lorton valley bridges are down, roads ruined, and people are having to cope as best they can.

Landslip in Threlkeld Landslip escape in Threlkeld
There have been many stories of lucky escapes and rescues over the last few days but not many can match this one.


NATURE
Common lizard Nature under foot
A new world of nature beneath your feet
ARTS & CULTURE
Blue slabbed dish Unique clay work
John Kershaw's unique clay works of art
RELIGION & ETHICS
The Bible Bible in dialect
Bible readings - but not quite what you might expect

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MORE PEOPLE & PLACES
Webcams around Cumbria
From Japanese to English for Kai
A young rebel in Nazi Germany
Temporary bridge put into place
Racing with huskies Cumbria style
Pilot saves woman from cliff drop

42 Cumbrian children need a home
Penrith woman is mauled by dogs
In pictures: The Cumbrian Run '09
Following the trail of Wainwright
Get closer to nature
Coming face to face with nature

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A BBC campaign to help with life's ups and downs
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NEWS
Final farewell for flood hero Pc
Royal praise for community spirit
Mixed response to TV news pilot
SPORT
Workington match given go-ahead
Carlisle v Norwich
Oxford Utd v Barrow

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Saturday day weather

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  • Max: 6°C
  • Min: 0°C
  • Wind: N 3mph

Sunday day weather

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  • Max: 6°C
  • Min: 1°C
  • Wind: NE 21mph

Monday day weather

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  • Max: 3°C
  • Min: -4°C
  • Wind: N 16mph

TRAVEL NEWS

Latest incidents on the roads

A5271 Cumbria - High Hill (Greta Bridge) closed both ways due to bridge inspection work between B5289 High Hill and Carding Mill Lane, in Keswick. Diversion in operation - traffic coming from Penrith is unaffected, but traffic coming from Cockermouth must use the A591 turning at Briery Bridge to access the town centre.

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