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Bishop: Justin Welby 'in an impossible situation'

The Right Reverend Richard Jackson says the Archbishop has 'taken responsibility'.




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Mooted club returns great for game - Premiership boss

The boss of Premiership Rugby says he welcomes the prospective return to professional rugby of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.




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Worcester confirm bid to return to professional rugby

Worcester Warriors take a major step towards a return to professional rugby with a formal bid to join the second-tier Championship.




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Beck open to Warriors coaching return

Former Worcester Warriors women's coach Ashley Beck says he would consider returning to the revived club in a coaching capacity.




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Cobb exits Worcestershire after one-season stay

Josh Cobb departs Worcestershire after one-season stay on white-ball contract, while Olly Cox also exits.




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Pears sign Notts spinner Singh on three-year deal

Worcestershire sign Nottinghamshire spinner Fateh Singh on a three-year deal, following his loan spell at New Road in the 2024 season.




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The flooded families living in fear of the rain

Residents say they are scared by wet weather after their homes flood multiple times.




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Chris McCausland: 'Perception of people with disabilities is antiquated'

The comedian has been praised by students at the Royal National College for the Blind, where he studied.




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Hospital bosses were 'disbelieving of Letby fears'

Managers were "disbelieving" of concerns that nurse Lucy Letby could be harming babies, an inquiry hears.




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Mother in CCTV plea after theft from baby's grave

Tasha Morris lost her son Oscar during surgery after a serious car crash in August.




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Joking burglars jailed for string of metal thefts

The gang, who nicknamed themselves The Sticky Bandits, hit 10 firms within six months.




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Schools launch road safety campaign

The campaign aims to increase speed awareness and improve road safety around schools.




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Council to invest £4m in schools' SEND provision

Three mainstream schools in Herefordshire will benefit from the grant and a SEND school will be built.




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Paralympian says party snub example of inequality

The high-end store has apologised for not hosting Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians.




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Specialist doctor 'misled' by Letby NHS bosses

Jane Hawdon says she was asked to review deaths and collapses without knowing a nurse was suspected.




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Man charged with murder after woman found dead

The 46-year-old man is remanded in custody and due before magistrates on Wednesday.




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'My MBE means elite sport pain is all worthwhile'

Paralympic swimmer Rebecca Redfern was recognised for services to young people and her community.




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'They've made me realise ADHD isn't a barrier'

The Hub in Bromsgrove has helped Skye, 15, gain qualifications and realise she "can do anything".




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Dozens of rabbits found dead or dying in field

The rabbits were found abandoned in Worcestershire on Monday evening.




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Cumbrian 106 and not out

106 year old Dorothy Young remembers her life in Ireby, Blennerhasset, and Torpenhow.




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Egremont poppy boy

Royal Guards fan 6 year old Frank Gates is preparing for Remembrance Day.




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Cumbria Black Friday scams warning

Westmorland and Furness Council trading standards safe shopping advice.




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Cumbria's indoor marketing strategy

Indoor markets are having to reinvent themselves to survive the rise of online shopping.




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More secrets of Carlisle Citadel station tunnels

Andrew Carter explores more subterranean features and the abandoned station master's flat




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Hayden has 'no doubt' Carlisle will turn form around

Carlisle United defender Aaron Hayden is convinced the team is on the right track after they ended a seven-game winless streak.




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Losing late leads 'can't keep happening' - Clemence

Barrow head coach Stephen Clemence says his players have to stop the habit of squandering late leads in matches after their 1-1 draw with Colchester.




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'My home's a working museum piece, it's a gem'

Davy Keenan has lived on water for more than 50 years and now spends his time aboard 'Little Gem'.




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Thousands roll into town for annual soapbox derby

Teams in Barrow make a kart relying on only their strength and gravity to get to the finish line.




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Club rep encourages autistic fans to attend games

"Having autism, you're recognised as having differences, but being a part of a club, you're the same."




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Meet the 20-year-old Young Ringer of the Year

“As a group of young people, we've kind of grown up and learned to ring together.”




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Gurners grimace in championship face-off

Gurners sign up on the night then its hideous faces galore at the World Gurning Championships.




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Thick smoke as fire breaks out at UK nuclear sub shipyard

Two people were hospitalised but have since been released, the company who runs the shipyard says.




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'We're remembering the soldiers - my heroes'

A six-year-old Cumbrian "soldier" who has taken TikTok by storm prepares for Remembrance Day.




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'Our town is becoming a desirable place to live'

A £12m cash boost from the council has seen newly refurbished homes make Maryport more desirable.




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Doubts over £10m HGV access work at historic park

Workington Town Council raises concerns about the impact on nearby Hall Park.




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Campbell's Bluebird to have engines refurbished

A team of engineers are checking the engines so the hydroplane can return to the water.




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War memorial moved as part of square revamp

The memorial is moved to a prominent location after consultation with the Royal British Legion.




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Protesters to fight cross-border giant pylon plans

The pylons, spanning 50 miles, will run wind farm energy into England but will dissect the Borders countryside.




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'We remember those caught in conflict today'

Thousands of people turn out across the North East and Cumbria to pay their respects.




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Ambulance workshop to be built at old carpet shop

The new workshop is being built to carry out repairs and MOTs on the vehicles and help train staff.




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Safety improvements at accident 'hot spot' begin

New road markings are being installed on the slip road following a fatal crash in September.




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Mary Queen of Scots landmark to be lit up for show

Workington Hall is famous for having provided shelter to Mary Queen of Scots.




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Call to tackle 'jaw-dropping' NHS dentistry waits

The MP says people across Cumbria and Lancashire are waiting up to 15 months for treatment.




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Nuclear site holds emergency exercise

People living nearby may hear the emergency siren and the site is likely to be in lockdown.




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Damaged bridge to close for essential repairs

The council says the route will close for five days, including to emergency vehicles.




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Eco groups call for clarity over coal mine

Eco groups call for a mining firm to "break its silence" over a coal mine.




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Trial begins of man accused of woman's murder

Paul Irwin, 50, denies murdering 34-year-old Tiffany Render in March.




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Olympic sailor's boat raises £18,000 for charity

Micky Beckett charged £10 a ticket in the raffle for the ILCA 7 dinghy he used to compete.




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Beach volleyball teen celebrates gold medal hat trick

Bournemouth schoolboy Lucas , 15, was called up to the England junior squad earlier this year.




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What is the Bibby Stockholm and why is it controversial?

All about the Bibby Stockholm barge, which is moored in Portland, Dorset.