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Is it a bird?๐Ÿฆ Is it a plane?! โœˆ๏ธ No, it's thought to be the world's first 'Jet Suit paramedic'! ๐Ÿš€ In a trial run near Bowfell in the Lake District by the @GNairambulance & @takeonGravity , a casualty site was reached in just 90 seconds...it would've taken 25 mins on foot!
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The moment Doddie received his OBE from The Queen ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ– Read more:
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Not something you see everyday! ๐Ÿฅถ We caught up with @speedomick to find out why he's walking the length of Britain in nothing but a pair of Speedos! ๐Ÿฉฒ
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Outlander star Sam Heughan was awarded two honorary degrees this week from The University of Sterling and Glasgow University. He spoke to us about his home town- Dumfries and Galloway! ๐Ÿ“ฝโญ๏ธ Read more:
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A former marine is taking on the challenge of a lifetime. He is tackling the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge with a 26kg rowing machine on his shoulders. We caught up with him on the road, near Gretna ๐Ÿ‘ @RoyalMarines @Rock2Recovery
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๐Ÿ”ด After signing a new deal with @ManUtd , Whitehaven lad @deanhenderson will become one of the world's highest paid goalkeepers. Some would call it a dream come true, but when @ITVBorder first met him three years ago he knew exactly what the plan was.โšฝ๏ธ #MUFC @itvfootball
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A man walking from John o'Groats to Lands' End in nothing but a pair of speedos is currently passing through the @ITVborder region. @speedomick will cover 1,000 miles on his journey to raise money for community projects for young people in Liverpool. ๐Ÿฅถ๐Ÿ‘ #Chilly
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A cow has escaped from an abattoir in Carlisle. Police are trying to capture the animal near the BMW and Honda garages in Kingstown. ๐Ÿฎ
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ICYMI: Here is our full interview with author and sports commentator @MrAndrewCotter . The videos he produced of his dogs Olive and Mable were a lockdown sensation. This week the trio have been at the the Borders Book Festival, where our report @AlexonTV went to meet them.
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Brexit Party leader @Nigel_Farage will visit #Workington today. The town is being described as a bellwether seat, the sort of place the Prime Minister must win over if he is to secure a majority.
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Holy cow! ๐Ÿฎ ๐Ÿ‘€ An unusual RAF rescue mission has been underway to airlift a cow which had got itself trapped near a waterfall in Cumbria. The crew airlifted the animal to safety and she is now recovering. #OperationMoove
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Princess Anne has commemorated the victims of the Lockerbie terrorist attack as she laid a wreath at the town's memorial. #lockerbie #RoyalFamily
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A whisky distillery in Dumfries and Galloway has raised thousands of pounds for @MNDoddie5 selling a special batch inspired by @DoddieWeir5 , who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2017. The rugby great was there to accept the giant cheque ๐Ÿ’ต๐Ÿฅƒ
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The First Minister has denied that different advice on wearing face coverings either side of the border will cause confusion. @NicolaSturgeon told Political Editor @petermacmahon that her advice was straightforward, and guided by science. Full interview on @ITVBorderRB .
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Coronavirus was almost wiped out in Scotland during the summer, according to two new scientific studies, which say the second wave of infections was caused largely by travel.
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MP @RoryStewartUK has, once again, ruled out serving under Boris Johnson as prime minister.
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He was the young footballer with the world at his feet, and on the brink of England honours. But a horrific motorbike crash turned Matt Jansen's career and life upside down. #WorldMentalHealthDay #ItsOkNotToBeOk @mrmjansen
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Meet Cumbria Police's new puppy recruits! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ
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Can you believe this footage was taken in Cumbria over the weekend? ๐Ÿ‚โ„๏ธ Credit : Lake District Paddle Boarding #Cumbria #Snowboarding
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He's done it! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ 'Super human' Gary McKee has completed his phenomenal challenge - running 110 marathons in 110 days. He's clocked up almost 3,000 miles to raise money for @macmillancancer & @HospiceatHomeWC ๐Ÿ‘ Well done, @Marathon_Man110 ! ๐Ÿƒ
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"She's a very selfless young girl, that makes my life everyday so much easier." 9-year-old Darby from D&G cares for her mum who suffers from multiple sclerosis. She's been named as Young Carer of the Year by the @mssocietyuk . This is her remarkable story:
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The Duchess of Cambridge marked the reopening of an air cadets training centre, barely broke sweat mountain biking before joining two Holocaust survivors on a Windermere boat trip. ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ She's hoping to highlight the benefit of nature to young people.
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Just in case you missed it... People in Cumbria had the chance to say goodbye to three Tornado jets retiring from the @RoyalAirForce after 40 years service. They flew over RAF Spadeadam this afternoon โœˆ๏ธŽโœˆ๏ธŽโœˆ๏ธŽ #TornadoFarewell
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For many families, a postman may be the only person that they will see every day and one is on a mission to lift their spirits. This postie decided to do his round in fancy dress to bring a smile to the people of Penrith's faces! ๐Ÿ“ฎ๐Ÿ“จ Brilliant! ๐Ÿ‘
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Ever wondered what the Lake District looks like from a Red Arrow? โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง This footage was captured by a Red Arrow engineer over Windermere. Credit: Will Allen
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A moment in history... A vet from Ambleside has become the first woman to complete a continuous 500km โ€˜roundโ€™ of the 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District.๐Ÿ‘ ๐ŸŽฅ: Ciaran Lines
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Cumbria is hosting a special Royal visitor today! HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is meeting RAF @aircadets at their new Windermere Adventure Training Centre this lunchtime, before taking a boat trip on Windermere with two Holocaust survivors @HolocaustLake later. More to follow..
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Every day in the UK 15 babies die before, during or soon after birth. This tractor parade in Lockerbie has raised almost ยฃ5,000 for Dumfries and Galloway stillbirth charity @SandsUK , which supports anyone affected by the death of a baby.
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We have been speaking to one of the last remaining Spitfire pilots who fought in the Second World War. Sydney, known as Jimmie to his friends, was part of a squadron which 'spotted' German positions so they could be shelled by Allied warships.
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Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish independence is more likely than ever, but yesterday Scottish Secretary and local MP Alister Jack told us that the government would not support a second referendum.
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A man who is walking 3000 miles around the coast of the UK to raise money and awareness of cervical cancer has arrived in Cumbria. He decided to take on the challenge after his wife passed away from the disease last year :
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The long lost village of Mardale, which is submerged under Haweswater reservoir, is beginning to re-emerge as water levels have fallen.
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Love Islandโ€™s Camilla Thurlow and Scottish Rugby star, Stuart Hogg, are teaming up for a charity trek, raising money to clear land mines in Syria:
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The number of women farming has seen a sharp rise, according to government figures. ๐Ÿ“ˆ The @redshepherdess shot to fame after documenting her life to thousands on Instagram. She wants to prove that the old stereotypes are a thing of the past. โœŠ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐ŸŒพ
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New US owners of Carlisle United thank everyone for huge Cumbrian welcome
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Here's @JohnnyVegasReal giving ITV Border reporter Charlotte Briere-Edney a run for her money. You'll want the sound on for this ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ”Š
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Meet Ismail and Limar. They're among the many volunteers making PPE for frontline health workers. They arrived in the UK two years ago from Syria as refugees, and say they just want to help the country thatโ€™s helped them so much. ๐Ÿ‘š๐Ÿš‘
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Mr Fish Finger's received official notice that he'll run in the general election, taking on Tim Farron for his seat
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Watch our full report on @MSportLtd 's success this season. Our reporter Ralph Blunsom has been speaking to company boss Malcolm Wilson about what it felt like to win the World Rally Championship and his plans for the future:
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You can come across some unusual things on Cumbria's roads...but this is a first for us! Watch to see what this driver had to give way to while driving up Kirkstone Pass ๐Ÿ˜ฐ๐Ÿš Credit: Brian Weatherall
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Today we met the cutest crime fighters in @Cumbriapolice force ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ #PoliceDogs
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It might be a bit early, but one little boy from Cumbria is already spreading Christmas cheer. Noah Wall was born with Spina Bifida and only part of his brain functioning. He visited the RVI in Newcastle to hand presents out to children on the wards.๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ„ @HugsForNoah
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A refreshing show of driver-cyclist unity as a lorry driver makes a patient pass around 4-year-old Rhoda, who was out cycling in Jedburgh with her family. Credit to for the lovely footage!
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He's only gone and done it! ๐Ÿ‘ @Marathon_Man365 ๐Ÿƒ 365 marathons in 365 days ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 9,563 miles ๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ1m raised for charity ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ and 22 pairs of trainers later Read more about Gary McKee's incredible challenge:
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A woman who was diagnosed at three-years-old with a rare genetic condition is going to celebrate her 21st birthday by wheeling herself to the summit of a Lake District fell.
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The moment a 4-year-old drummer rocked the main stage at Solfest ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽค๐Ÿฅ
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Meet Sansa and Harley, the newest furry additions to Cumbria Police force. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ
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Twenty years on from THAT goal @officialcufc hero Jimmy Glass has been back in the city. We caught up with him as he joined fans at Brunton Park to relive the club's most iconic moment. @itvfootball #CUFC #Carlisle
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This is the moment a cyclist is struck by a van at 70mph, knocking him unconscious. ๐Ÿ‘‡ The driver was given six points on his licence and slapped with a ยฃ350 fine. Cumbria Police have released the video to highlight the need for all drivers to give riders space when passing.
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๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ He's been called 'super human' for his inspirational fundraising efforts during the pandemic. And today the Marathon Man ( @Marathon_Man110 ) from west Cumbria has completed his phenomenal challenge - running 110 marathons in 110 days. | Story: |
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They're traditionally associated with leading mountain rescue efforts but when Daisy the 55kg St Bernard dog decided she'd had enough, the tables were turned ๐Ÿถ ๐ŸŽฅ: Wasdale Mountain Rescue
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Meet Max, the Cumbrian canine who's been awarded an 'animal OBE'๐ŸŽ– #GoodBoy
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BREAKING: The Lake District National Park Authority have confirmed that plans for gentlemen's yachts on Grasmere have been withdrawn.
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A woman known as the 'Wasdale Womble' is going the extra mile to help keep the trail up England's highest mountain tidy:
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Meet Buddy: the otter cub found crying on a doorstep following Storm Desmond
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This high-profile verdict has affected the reputation of trail hunting and there are now calls for an outright ban. It's an activity which has devotees in our region. What do you think of it following this case?
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Our political correspondent @TomSheldrickITV showed Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner the party's new press release pledging to build a cancer centre in Carlisle that already exists.
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Holy cow! ๐Ÿฎ Could this be the UK's biggest ever calf? He's just been born near Lockerbie weighing a whopping 14 stone. @LewisJWarner went along to meet him.
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Fell Top Assessors have been out on #Helvellyn with our reporter Tim Backshall to give advice to walkers on how to stay safe in wintry conditions. If only our cameraman had been listening during filming ๐Ÿ˜‚. @LakesWeather
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๐Ÿฆฉ As we wait for lockdown to end, these flamingos got their first taste of freedom today! They were released after four months under bird flu restrictions. It was a shaky start at first, but eventually the whole flock went for a dip! ๐Ÿฅณ | #FlamingoForIt ๐Ÿฆฉ | @LakesWildlife |
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James Forrest aka 'Mountain Man' has the record for climbing all the mountains in England and Wales in just six months, and he's encouraging people to venture out onto the fells in the Lake District to get fit for the new year:
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Sir Chris Hoy rescued by gritter in Dumfries and Galloway after his car hit black ice and got stuck in a snow bank:
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Three and a half years ago, a Border Collie was found on the streets of Carlisle. Morag was taken in by Oaktree rescue centre and then adopted by a member of the @PenrithMRT . Sheโ€™s now become a qualified mountain rescue dog ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ•
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When 20-month-old Beatrice started collecting pebbles to raise money for the NHS, little did she know the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Stephen Fry would rally behind her ๐Ÿ‘
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The M6 in Cumbria has been named as motorists' favourite route to drive on in England ๐Ÿ˜ โ›ฐ๐Ÿ›ฃ An online poll conducted by Highway England found that people admired the scenic views of the Cumbrian fells between Preston and Penrith.
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Fancy a hoot to say goodbye to those Monday blues? ๐Ÿค” Here's a video to cheer you up! Cars were left at a standstill after a family of swans took a slow stroll down the road ๐Ÿฆ Take your time guys! ๐Ÿ˜†
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"Kindness goes a long way." โญ๏ธ๐ŸŒน Jason makes a 500-mile round trip to lay a Christmas wreath on his dadโ€™s memorial every year. But when travel restrictions made his annual visit to the Midlands impossible, Jason took to social media to ask for help...
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The Northern Lights put on a spectacular display over Kielder Observatory last night. ๐Ÿ“น @kielder_obs
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Watch: Out of control motorhome driver causes M6 crash
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Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, has urged the Scottish Government not to go its own way when the time comes to relax the coronavirus lockdown. The Dumfries and Galloway MP spoke to our Political Editor @PeterMacMahon .
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The heartwarming story of two strangers from opposite ends of the country who have come together to tend one another's family graves after restrictions stopped them from travelling. ๐Ÿ‘
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This is INCREDIBLE! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ A crew from the North West Ambulance Service captured the moment a Typhoon flew over Blencathra while attending to an incident. โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ธ: Thanks for the clip @NWAirAmbulance !
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A story to warm your heart on #ValentinesDay โค๏ธ A ewe in #Cumbria has given birth to quintuplets (thatโ€™s five of them!). And, would ewe believe it โ€“ two of the lambs have heart-shapes on their fleeces. Weโ€™ve fallen in loveโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ž
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The moment they've been dreaming of - Carlisle United lift the trophy after securing promotion to League One. ๐Ÿ“ธ: PA Images
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Fell ponies have been living on the Cumbrian hills since before the Romans were here, but their numbers are in decline. An exhibition has opened in Cumbria to tell the story of this much-loved animal. #fellponies #horses Drone footage credit: @heritage_fell
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A woman in west Cumbria has raised thousands of pounds for @HospiceatHomeWC by knitting doorstop characters. From fluffy white sheep to Highland cows, Margaret has made more than 800 and has decided to not stop until she reaches 1000. What an incredible job! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿฎ :
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Meet Englandโ€™s oldest living international footballer! 95-year-old Ivor Broadis scored in the 1954 World Cup, played nine seasons at Carlisle United and finished his playing career at Queen of the South โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ† @officialcufc @OfficialQosFC
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The First Minister has apologised for the record number of drug-related deaths in Scotland. Dumfries and Galloway saw a 75% increase in deaths last year. This afternoon Ms Sturgeon admitted her government had let down those who had died.
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The Lake District is now a World Heritage Site. It joins 1,000 sites, including the Taj Mahal and Great Barrier Reef
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Ben Stokes to host PCA Masters day in Cockermouth @Cockermouthcc
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She's judged some of the UK's top chefs, but Grace Dent said receiving an Honorary Fellowship from @CumbriaUni was more nerve-wracking. ๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations @Gracedent ! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
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Take a look at this! ๐Ÿ‘€ This is footage of the first beaver dam in #Cumbria in more than 400 years. It was built by the animals that were reintroduced to the county from Scotland earlier this year.
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Cumbrian man @Marathon_Man110 , who is running an epic 110 marathons in as many days, has received a message of support from Sir @Mo_Farah ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ
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Vote could ban hunting from all National Trust land, which could have a major impact on the Lake District:
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๐Ÿ—ฃ "There wasn't many black people in Carlisle in 1990/1991, but the fans just took to me." @HannahMcITV has been speaking to Dean Walling about his experience as a black player in the 90s and why @officialcufc still holds a special place in his heart.
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Father and son from the Jedforest Hunt found guilty of breaching Scotland's fox hunting laws:
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Carlisle Lake District Airport is open for business! โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŽŠ We are live throughout the day from Carlisle, Dublin, London and Belfast. Watch Lookaround tonight at 6pm. @CarlisleAirport #firstflight
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For the past two months our camera has been watching the seasons change across Haweswater ๐ŸŒ…:
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Meet Skye! The crooning collie who thinks she's an opera singer. ๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿถ
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Trains are running between Oxenholme and Windermere, in a new shuttle service organised by @timfarron MP, alongside West Coast Railways. Northern closed the line more than two weeks ago:
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In his first television interview since re-signing Sรฉbastien Ogier, the boss of @MSportLtd , Malcolm Wilson tells ITV Border about his plans for the future. Watch the full report tonight on Lookaround at 6.00pm.
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