The government has announced the first deep coal mine in 30 years will go ahead in Whitehaven.

Voters going to the polls on 5 May will decide who sits on Cumbria's two new councils.

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Ian Henderson comes off the bench to score a late equaliser as Salford grab a point against Barrow in League Two.

Carlisle confirm their survival in League Two after a 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Mansfield Town.

The outdoor event can also be viewed online and has attracted international virtual visitors.

Shelly Wall phoned Ukrainian mum Mariya to offer her family a home in Cumbria.

Listen to BBC Radio Cumbria commentary of Whitehaven v Workington Town in the Betfred Championship.

Barrow put a major dent into Rovers' title bid with the Bluebirds' first home win for four months.

Walsall beat Carlisle to secure their League Two safety and leave their opponents still looking nervously at relegation prospects.

Lake District rescuers ask people to take a map, compass and torch and not rely on a mobile phone.

Listen to BBC radio commentary from the Super League and Championship, including Hull KR v Hull FC, St Helens v Wigan Warriors and Featherstone Rovers v Barrow Raiders.

Tranmere Rovers and Carlisle United are fined for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Max's owner remembers how people told him how his dog helped save lives.

Local citizen scientists are needed to help capture a one-day snapshot of conditions at Windermere.

Ted Southward, 14, 'was an absolute belter of a lad who would have been an amazing man'.

Peter Swailes' disabled victim was exploited for 40 years and forced to live in squalid conditions.

Restoration work has been completed on one of the two lighthouses at the entrance to Whitehaven's harbour.

Built in 1839 and left untouched for 24 years, the western pier lighthouse had fallen into a state of disrepair.

Work started last year after funding was secured to repair the ironwork, timber, glazing and masonry on the two structures.

John Baker, chief executive of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, said: "The harbour is the jewel in Whitehaven's crown and there's a lot of investment coming into the town and we want people to see we are trying to make the community proud."

The lighthouse on the pier's north side is expected to be finished in the next four-to-five weeks.

In a letter seen by the BBC, the Planning Inspectorate's office confirms it has finished its report.

An investigation is under way to find out what happened, with witnesses asked to contact police.