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The proposed new coal mine in Whitehaven

Mayor of Copeland urges Michael Gove's successor to approve coal mine
The mayor of Copeland has written to the new secretary of state for levelling up – urging him to approve west Cumbria’s proposed new coal mine.

MATCH REPORT

Slack and Glendinning leave the field after securing victory for Cumbria. Picture: Lesley Cairns

MATCH REPORT Spinner Siddall takes 11 wickets to secure win for Cumbria

Boris Johnson (left) has stepped down as PM after months of turmoil. County council leader Stewart Young (top right) and Carlisle MP John Stevenson (bottom right) have given their reaction

'Farce' - Cumbrian politicians react as Boris Johnson resigns

Spike in animal cruelty during summer months across Cumbria

Award winners celebrate their win

Cumbria Tourism awards: Businesses from across the county win big

Live updates as Boris Johnson 'set to resign' as Prime Minister

Live Live updates as Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms he will step down

Court

'Aggressive' drunk gave police the middle finger after attending engagement party

Court 'Aggressive' drunk gave police the middle finger after attending engagement party

How the Carlton Cinema could look under the £11 million Maryport regeneration project

Greenlight for redevelopment of Carlton Cinema into cultural hub

A life-saving legacy has been created by family and friends of Jeff Heyes, pictured with his family

Life-saving legacy created by much-loved Jeff's family and friends

The defendant drove at speed on the A66 at Cockermouth after taking cocaine. Picture: Google Maps

COURT Three-year ban for drug-driver who took cocaine then drove at speed on main road

Peyton with her mam, Shannon and great great gran, Joyce

'Birthdays are a nightmare' - Meet the Cumbrian family of five generations

Councillor Carni McCarron-Holmes has said cycling and walking plans for Workington

Cycling and walking plan hailed as 'blueprint' for more Cumbrian towns

Small Modular Reactor plans

Politicians back Rolls-Royce SMR’s role in helping achieve energy security plan

UK Today

Britain's oldest twins celebrate their 102nd birthdays with cheese sandwiches

What is today's Framed? July 7 movie hints and answer

What is today’s Wordle? July 7 hints

What is today's Quordle? July 7 word puzzle hints and answer

What is today's Heardle? July 7 song hints and answer

Boris Johnson's message to British public as he leaves 'best job in the world'

OUTBOUND: A selection of photos from one groups experience in Tanzania

"It was the best decision of my life" - Cumbrian charity seeking more recruits

Christ Church in Cockermouth could be set for alterations modernising the building into a flexible activities space

Plans lodged for alterations to town church

Winner Jake Bell with Julia Mather, president of Cockermouth Rotary Club

Jake wins new award created in memory of man who did so much for the community

Glassonbury Festival

Glassonbury Festival a huge success for the people of west Cumbria

Flimby Children's Carnival

Residents turn out over the weekend to enjoy children's carnival

Stuart and Nicola McDougall, of Owl Blue, which is up for a national award

'Hidden disabilities' charity up for top award

Mark Jenkinson MP

Red Wall Tory 'incredibly sad' as Boris Johnson set to resign

Councillor Chris Whiteside (left) and Prime Minister Boris Johnson (right)

North West Tory chairman: Chris Pincher scandal 'straw that broke camel's back'

Distington walled garden

Summer fete will draw visitors to walled garden this August

Cumbria has been split into two new local authority areas of Cumberland in the west and Westmorland & Furness in the east

More than £10 million to enter Cumberland through UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Who will decide on Boris Johnson's replacement? Tory leadership race explained. (PA)

How next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say

Festival of Work at Lakes College this July

700+ vacancies to be showcased at interactive Festival of Work

Boris Johnson speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister. (PA)

Boris Johnson's message to British public as he is set to leave 'best job in the world'

Why has Boris Johnson resigned? Full break down of his final morning as Prime Minister. (PA)

Why has Boris Johnson resigned? Full breakdown of Prime Minister's downfall

Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister as resigned - what we know. (PA)

Breaking Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister - reports

‘Do the right thing’ - see Nadhim Zahawi’s damning public message to Boris Johnson (PA)

‘Do the right thing’ - see Nadhim Zahawi’s damning public message to Boris Johnson

The late Stephen Coates, who was the lynchpin of Cockermouth British Legion

Ceremony marks end of long-standing and much-respected group

The proposed Cumbrian coal mine

Government delays decision on Cumbria coal mine amid political turmoil

Sport

MATCH REPORT

Slack and Glendinning leave the field after securing victory for Cumbria. Picture: Lesley Cairns

Spinner Siddall takes 11 wickets to secure win for Cumbria
CUMBRIA County Cricket Club got off to a great start with a decisive win in their first 3-day match of the season against Northumberland.

Having a breather under blue skies in Whitehaven

200 pupils enjoy fun in the sun at outdoor celebration

PERSON OF THE WEEK

Glastonbury is over... now it's time for Glassonbury

PERSON OF THE WEEK Glastonbury is over... now it's time for Glassonbury

MEMORY: Bert Eden at the funeral of Ike Southward. Picture: Stan Partleton

Legendary Workington rugby player passes away aged 90

NEW SIGNINGS: Romain Franco and Florian Vailhen

Super League duo set to bolster Workington Town squad over next month

FAVOURITES: Jacques O'Neill and Paige Thorne are William Hill's favourites to win Love Island 2022

Cumbrian rugby pro still favourite to win Love Island after emotional episode

This is everything happening at Wimbledon today as the 2022 championship begins (PA)

What's on at Wimbledon? Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic & Emma Raducanu play today

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National Sport

Tadej Pogacar takes yellow jersey after peloton denies Wout Van Aert victory

St Andrews could be too easy for Open contenders, claims Jordan Spieth

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez

It is an unbelievable place to be – Joe Gomez commits to Liverpool

Ons Jabeur beat Tatjana Maria to secure a first grand-slam final

Ons Jabeur reaches Wimbledon final by ending close friend Tatjana Maria’s run

Wimbledon 2022 – Day Eleven – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Rafael Nadal takes to Wimbledon practice courts amid doubts over his fitness

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BBC Eastenders bosses reveal 'dangerous' new character as Aaron Thiara joins cast. (PA)

Eastenders bosses reveal 'dangerous' new character promising 'shocking' scenes

SPEECH: Lord Dale Campbell Savours

Peer offers Parliament 'an alternative way forward' to the war in Ukraine

Community engagement events continue to help develop border town's economy

Community engagement events continue to help develop border town's economy

National News

Another heatwave predicted for UK in the coming days

Models of elderly people on coins

Watchdog: About 237,000 state pensioners underpaid by total of £1.46bn

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Boris Johnson and Volodymyr Zelensky

PM hails Zelensky as ‘hero’ in call to Ukrainian leader after resignation speech

Boris Johnson resignation

Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader with blast at ‘eccentric’ push to oust him

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