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last updated: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:52:44 GMT

  [Severe] A6071 Smithfield, both ways between Skitby Road and Brightenflatt
A6071 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to resurfacing work between Skitby Road and Brightenflatt, in Smithfield
  [Medium] B5295 Ennerdale Road Cleator Moor, both ways at A5086 Trumpet Road
B5295 Cumbria - Ennerdale Road closed both ways due to burst water main near A5086 Trumpet Road, in Cleator Moor
  [Medium] A6 Shap Road Kendal, both ways between Selside and Queen Katherines Avenue
A6 Cumbria - Delays expected on Shap Road, temporary traffic lights and roadworks between Selside and Queen Katherines Avenue, in Kendal
  [Medium] A684 Garsdale, both ways at Bens Bridge
A684 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks at Bens Bridge, in Garsdale
  [Medium] A689 Brampton, both ways between Middle Farm and A69
A689 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks between Middle Farm and A69, in Brampton
  [Medium] A6071 Scaleby, both ways between Highberries and Hunley Farm
A6071 Cumbria - Roadworks and temporary traffic lights between Highberries and Hunley Farm, in Scaleby
  [Medium] B5282 Park Road Milnthorpe, both ways at A6 Church Street
B5282 Cumbria - Resurfacing work on Park Road both ways near A6 Church Street, in Milnthorpe
  [Medium] B6254 Kirkby Lonsdale, both ways at A65 Bentinck Drive
B6254 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to resurfacing work near A65 Bentinck Drive, in Kirkby Lonsdale
  [Slight] B5299 Dalston, both ways between Goosegreen and Welton
B5299 Cumbria - Closed both ways due to carriageway repairs between Goosegreen and Welton, in Dalston
  [Slight] B5281 Town Bank Road Ulverston, both ways at Chittery Lane
B5281 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Town Bank Road near Chittery Lane, in Ulverston
  [Slight] B6384 Main Street Milnthorpe, both ways at Firs Road
B6384 Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Main Street at Firs Road, in Milnthorpe
  [Low Impact] Dalkeith Street Barrow-in-furness, both ways between Abbey Road and Cavendish Street
Cumbria - Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Dalkeith Street between Abbey Road and Cavendish Street, in Barrow-In-Furness
  [Low Impact] Strand Road Carlisle, both ways between Compton Street and Lismore Place
Cumbria - Strand Road closed both ways due to building work between Compton Street and Lismore Place, in Carlisle
  [Low Impact] High Knott Road Arnside, both ways at Red Hills Road
Cumbria - High Knott Road closed both ways due to resurfacing work near Red Hills Road, in Arnside
  [Low Impact] Underhill Levens, both ways at Old Road
Cumbria - Underhill closed both ways due to resurfacing work near Old Road, in Levens

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 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:52:02 GMT Swim cancelled over safety fears
The 2010 Great North Swim is cancelled after toxic algae is found in Windermere.
 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:15:49 GMT Shafilea parents released on bail
The parents of Shafilea Ahmed, whose body was found in Cumbria, are released on bail.
 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:21:09 GMT Family tribute to lake death man
The family of a North Yorkshire fisherman found in a lake in Cumbria pay tribute to a "loving and caring" man.
 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:33:14 GMT Supermarket plan for town centre
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's resubmits its stalled development of Penrith town centre in Cumbria.
 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:32:35 GMT New boss for nuclear plant police
A new commander is appointed to be in charge of Sellafield nuclear plant's armed police.
 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:12 GMT Metres from connecting counties
Cavers are just metres away from connecting Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire through underground tunnels.
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 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:51:26 GMT In pictures
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last updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:12:51 GMT

 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:26:13 +0100 Wainwright walk to Helm Crag
Follow Alfred Wainwright's footsteps up Helm Crag - the commanding hilltop overlooking Grasmere and Dunmail Raise which resembles a Lion and a Lamb, and what Wainwright described as the “best known hill in the country.”
 Tue, 01 May 2007 11:35:37 +0100 Keith Floyd cooks Cumbria on a Plate
Legendary celebrity chef Keith Floyd has created a tantalising dish celebrating all that is best about Cumbrian food for an exclusive 'vodcast'
 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:24:15 +0100 A Video Travelcast by Simon Calder of The Independent
A video Travelcast from Simon Calder, travel editor for The Independent. Simon starts his trip at Hardknott Roman Fort, one of the best-preserved Roman forts of its era in Europe. He then takes to bike,steam train and Lake Cruise to make his way around Cumbria - The Lake District. He visits the former homes of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, samples the culinary delights of Ambleside, before taking to the trees from some Tarzan-esque antics at an outdoor adventure centre.
 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:20:18 +0100 A Travelcast by Simon Calder of The Independent
A Travelcast from Simon Calder, travel editor for The Independent. Simon starts his trip at Hardknott Roman Fort, one of the best-preserved Roman forts of its era in Europe. He then takes to bike,steam train and Lake Cruise to make his way around Cumbria - The Lake District. He visits the former homes of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, samples the culinary delights of Ambleside, before taking to the trees from some Tarzan-esque antics at an outdoor adventure centre.
 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:51:33 +0100 The gardens at Muncaster Castle
Peter talks about the gardens and flowers at muncaster, from the fields of bluebells to the colourful rhodedendrons.
 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:51:43 +0100 The views from Muncaster Castle
Peter talks about the different views from his home, Muncaster Castle
 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:49:59 +0000 Beatrix Potter in Cumbria - The Lake District
With Beatrix Potter mania sweeping the nation following the release of a biopic of the cherished children's author's life Miss Potter, Paul Gardner takes a tour around the many attractions and places that keep her legacy alive for visitors to Cumbria - The Lake District.
 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:34:30 +0000 Jean Christophe Novelli on Cumbrian food
Jean Christophe Novelli talks to Paul Gardner about his love of the area, local Cumbrian produce and his favourite cumbrian dessert, cartmel sticky toffee pudding.
 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:25:01 +0000 Christmas in Cumbria - The Lake District
With the festive season on its way and a chill arriving to the streets, Paul Gardner outlines just some of the things visitors to Cumbria - the Lake District can do this winter. These range from a special Santa cruise on Lake Windermere, to details about shopping in and around Carlisle the Christmas City, as well information about walks and how to have the best Boxing Day ever.
 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:59:59 +0000 Lake District Memories
Adventurer, television presenter and travel writer Ben Fogle loves Cumbria and The Lake District. In this exclusive podcast interview he reveals what keeps him coming back again and again.

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