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Cumbria

(since 1974) a county of NW England comprising the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland together with N Lancashire: includes the Lake District mountain area and surrounding coastal lowlands with the Pennine uplands in the extreme east. Administrative centre: Carlisle. Pop.: 489 800 (2003 est.). Area: 6810 sq. km (2629 sq. miles)
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On Thursday, two further men were arrested in Cumbria as part of the same investigation.
Eight arrests made in abuse inquiry
Dr Rushmer said: "I feel hugely privileged to have led such dedicated teams in North Cumbria and am immensely proud not only of our achievements in reducing mortality and giving more patients a chance of better outcomes and better experiences of safe care, but also the way in which our staff continue to embrace the challenges we face.
Health chief returns in new hospital post
No matter how pro-nuclear Albert Owen MP is, he is entirely in the wrong to volunteer up Cumbria as a nuclear sacrifice zone.
Just stop producing nuclear waste; LETTERS
It is thought a Cumbria referendum would cost hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Hundreds back petition calling for vote on dump site in Cumbria
"We have consulted with HMIC, who have given us guidance on continuing leadership of Cumbria Constabulary.
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Information should be passed to Cumbria Police on 101.
Appeal for missing girl
But Lancashire totally dominated the afternoon singles also, restricting Cumbria to the minor consolation of halving two matches and winning one.
Lancashire sweep aside Cumbria to go top
Gents Recurve - 1, Alan Kirkup (DNAA) 1062 144 64; 2, Tim Allinson (Cumbria) 1040 142 52; 3, Rob Faulkner (Cumbria) 1009 143 49; 4, Simon Degler ( Cumbria) 1,002 140 58; 5, Chris Gill (DNAA) 982 144 44; 6, John Purvis (DNAA) 982 144 43; 7, Jim Skivington (Cumbria) 951 143 41; 8, Alan Wood (SAA Northern) 933 141 45; 9, Jared Thornton (DNAA) 932 142 40; 10, Dennis Nutt (SAA Western) 831 135 32; 11, Robert Campbell (SAA Western) 799 141 26 ; 12, Eddie Barrett (SAA Western) 745 130 29; 13, Paul McGregor (SAA Northern) 755 139 21; 14, Steve McKindrick (SAA Western) 587 119 16.
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Cumbria and the Lake District are one of the UK's, and the world's, great tourist areas.
The third tragedy to hit scenic region recently
Following royal protocol the message was sent by the Queen to the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria.
Queen's shock at shootings
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