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West Coast Main Line and M6 travel disruption over Christmas • Dec. 24, 2025, 12:39 AM ET (BBC)

Warning after poisonous plant washes up on Cumbrian beaches • Dec. 20, 2025, 3:03 AM ET (BBC)

Salmon seen spawning after West Cumbria river restoration • Dec. 14, 2025, 2:41 AM ET (BBC)

Red skies in North East and Cumbria brighten up gloomy winter days • Dec. 10, 2025, 11:13 PM ET (BBC)

Cumbrian 66kg Pyrenean mountain dog aims for forever home • Dec. 9, 2025, 2:49 AM ET (BBC)

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Cumbria: Kentmere Valley

Cumbria, England

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Workington: steam engine house at Jane Pit

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