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Appeal over private use of grit
Cumbria County Council appeals to householders not to use salt from public bins to clear private drives or pathways.

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Carlisle P-P Millwall
Saturday's League One game between Carlisle and Millwall is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Why has it been so cold?
Official figures put Carlisle's night time temperatures at a bone-chilling -15C. Find out more with BBC Look North's Trai Anfield.

Cumbria floods 2005
Gordon Swindlehurst looks back at the Cumbrian floods of January 2005

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Tax relief for flood-hit houses
A council in Cumbria grants a 50% discount on council tax for those only able to live in half of their properties following floods.

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Police hunt for bleach attackers
Police investigating a robbery in which a woman had bleach poured over her hands, appeal for information.

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Entries pour in for charity swim
Almost all the places for the 2010 Great North Swim in Lake Windermere are snapped up in six weeks.

Thought for the week
At this time of the year it may be time to assess your spiritual health

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Barrow complete winger Wiles deal
Blue Square Premier side Barrow sign unattached winger Simon Wiles.

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Keen wants Barrow fans response
Barrow director Tony Keen insists that their ambitions to return to the Football League could be realised with the help of fans.

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Carlisle bring in Chelsea's Taiwo
Carlisle sign Chelsea midfielder Tom Taiwo for an undisclosed fee after a successful loan deal.

What's on this weekend in Cumbria
The BBC Cumbria quick guide to what's on this weekend, and because of the weather, what's off too!

View the county from your desktop
Scattered around the county are many webcams beaming pictures of Cumbria around the world.

Rebuilding a business
Travel agent Paul Cusack explains how he rebuilt his business after the floods.

Tribute to the voice of Carlisle
A tribute programme by BBC Radio Cumbria celebrating the life of legendary football commentator Derek Lacey.

Pen and ink drawings
Artist Sandra Moore tells us more about her works and inspiration

Palladium Jazz Trio
Meet the south Cumbrian jazz trio and hear them play