Northern Rail advise passengers NOT to travel in Cumbria: Rail passengers are being advised not to travel today (Thursday, November 13) as flooding causes major ...
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Northern Rail advise passengers NOT to travel in Cumbria
LIVE: Flood warnings and alerts across Cumbria: A number of flood warnings and alerts are in place throughout Cumbria following heavy rainfall overnight ...
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LIVE: Flood warnings and alerts across Cumbria
Students from Kendal College’s Uniformed Protective Services (UPS) course take the lead in this year’s Remembrance Service held on campus
Remembrance marked and commemorated across South Cumbria: People all over South Cumbria have paid tribute to the nation's fallen heroes in recent days ...
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Remembrance marked and commemorated across South Cumbria
A591: Police provide update after 'perfect storm' collision: Police were in attendance on the A591 this morning following a two-vehicle collision ...
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A591: Police provide update after 'perfect storm' collision
Cartmel pub considers monthly markets to help businesses: The Pig and Whistle will be hosting its first winter market next month, with the potential for similar ...
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Cartmel pub considers monthly markets to help businesses
A590 closed near Dalton after crash - live updates: There are delays on the A590 after a reported crash near Dalton.
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A590 closed near Dalton after crash - live updates
Lake District visitors include Molly-Mae and Paul McCartney: THE Lake District has been a favourite retreat for many celebrities.
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Lake District visitors include Molly-Mae and Paul McCartney
Kendal set to host Kirkby Lonsdale under Friday night lights: Kendal host Kirkby Lonsdale for the first time since 2023, following Kirkby's relegation from level ...
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Kendal set to host Kirkby Lonsdale under Friday night lights
Lake District: Walker and two dogs sparked concern on Scafell Pike: A mountain rescue team was briefly called out following concerns for a walker and his two ...
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Lake District: Walker and two dogs sparked concern on Scafell Pike
Walker rescued after collapsing on Lake District track: Walker rescued after collapsing on Lake District fell path in Coniston below Miners Bridge
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Walker rescued after collapsing on Lake District track
A brilliant firework display at Kendal Rugby Club tonight! 🎆🎇
Enforcement officers call police after pub landlady refuses entry: National park authority officers called the police today after the landlady of a Yorkshire ...
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Enforcement officers call police after pub landlady refuses entry
Elderly man struck by car in Kendal remains in hospital: An elderly man, a pedestrian, who was hit by a car in Kendal on Wednesday remains in hospital with ...
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Elderly man struck by car in Kendal remains in hospital
Cumbria Police appeal for missing 38-year-old man: Cumbria Police have joined Durham Constabulary in appealing to find a missing 38-year-old man from the ...
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Cumbria Police appeal for missing 38-year-old man
Puppy found in Appleby taken to Hunter Lane Police Station, Penrith: A CUMBRIAN police station had one very cute guest to start the weekend ...
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Puppy found in Appleby taken to Hunter Lane Police Station, Penrith
Kendal: Serial thief stole £70 handbag from Lakeland store to buy food: A NOTORIOUS shoplifter with over 200 offences on his criminal record stole a handbag from ...
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Kendal: Serial thief stole £70 handbag from Lakeland store to buy food
Lake District's Quiet Site named among best by AA: A camping park in the Lake District has been named amongst the best in the country this year ...
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Lake District's Quiet Site named among best by AA
Cumbria Police: Saturday speed camera vans on A66 and A596: Cumbria Police Speed Camera ANPR vans are out and about today (Saturday November 8)
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Cumbria Police: Saturday speed camera vans on A66 and A596
Lake District water sports company to close after 8 years: A stand-up paddleboard and kayak hire company at Newby Bridge, Lake District, called LakeSUP ...
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Lake District water sports company to close after 8 years
Ambleside poppies commemorate Lake District war heroes: Ahead of Remembrance services this month, the Langdale's branch of the Royal British Legion installed 97 ...
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Ambleside poppies commemorate Lake District war heroes
Closure of A593 in Lake District for repairs following heavy rain: An emergency road closure will take place next week following damage caused by recent bad ...
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Closure of A593 in Lake District for repairs following heavy rain
Kendal memorial turf sparks backlash ahead of Remembrance: Kendalian’s backlash against turf likened to a ‘roadside verge’ being installed at the town’s war ...
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Kendal memorial turf sparks backlash ahead of Remembrance
South Cumbria received over 200 dental care complaints last year: South Cumbria received the second highest number of formal complaints about dental care last ...
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South Cumbria received over 200 dental care complaints last year
Bentham pub assault: Man pushed LGBTQ+ victim down set of stairs: A MAN has been sentenced after he pushed a victim down a set of stairs at a pub in Bentham.
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Bentham pub assault: Man pushed LGBTQ+ victim down set of stairs
Old Hall Caravan Park named amongst the best by AA: Old Hall Caravan Park in North Lancashire, on the edge of Cumbria, has been named amongst the best in the ...
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Old Hall Caravan Park named amongst the best by AA
Barrow AFC boss Whing wants to build on the basics: BARROW AFC may have gone back to basics to return to form, but now it’s about taking the next step.
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Barrow AFC boss Whing wants to build on the basics
Annual Kendal Rugby Club firework display in pictures: Kendal Rugby Club hosted their annual firework display last night at their ground, Mint Bridge ...
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Annual Kendal Rugby Club firework display in pictures
'Amazing' Ulverston restaurant wows YouTuber The MacMaster: The YouTube critic posted a video on October 31 after visiting the Base Restaurant for a morning meal ...
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'Amazing' Ulverston restaurant wows YouTuber The MacMaster
Evri 'very sorry' for parcel delivery chaos in West Cumbria: HUNDREDS of people in a West Cumbrian town have joined an online group which has been created due to ...
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Evri 'very sorry' for parcel delivery chaos in West Cumbria
Emergency services dealing with crash in Kendal: A road in Kendal has been closed while police and ambulance services deal with a crash.
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Emergency services dealing with crash in Kendal
M6: Scaffolder caught with £2.4m cocaine after police stop: A SCAFFOLDER was caught with £2.4 million worth of Class A drugs after he was stopped by police ...
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M6: Scaffolder caught with £2.4m cocaine after police stop
Lake District: Plans rejected for car park at Ullock Moss, Portinscale: A PROPOSED 150 space car park has been refused by the Lake District National Park ...
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Lake District: Plans rejected for car park at Ullock Moss, Portinscale
Coniston firefighter finishes 39-year on-call service: Willy Watson was recently commemorated by Cumbria Fire and Rescue, as well as being given a Community Star ...
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Coniston firefighter finishes 39-year on-call service
Plans for 88-person Lake District bar in Bowness approved: Plans for a new 88-seater bar in an iconic Lake District town have been approved despite objections ...
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Plans for 88-person Lake District bar in Bowness approved
Jules B explains Kendal store closures - focus moves online: The owner of the independent high street retailer Jules B, Julian Blades, has explained the reasons ...
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Jules B explains Kendal store closures - focus moves online
Lake District housing development plan for Askham, Penrith: Plans submitted for 10 new homes at Askham Gate, near Penrith, including affordable and ...
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Lake District housing development plan for Askham, Penrith
Lake District: Low Wood Bay, Windermere host bonfire night celebration: Windermere was lit up with a wash of sparkle and colour last night - as a popular Lake ...
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Lake District: Low Wood Bay, Windermere host bonfire night celebration
LDNPA approves yoga studio extension despite parish council concerns: The LDNPA has approved a yoga studio extension on Coniston despite the local parish ...
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LDNPA approves yoga studio extension despite parish council concerns
Emergency road closure on A592 at Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District: A MAJOR Lake District road has been closed following a landslip.
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Emergency road closure on A592 at Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District
Police release update as pedestrian hit by car in Kendal: An elderly man has been taken to hospital for injuries sustained following a collision with a vehicle ...
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Police release update as pedestrian hit by car in Kendal
Kendal's Christmas light switch-on date revealed by council: Kendal’s big Christmas light switch-on is to happen one week later than usual this year – Kendal ...
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Kendal's Christmas light switch-on date revealed by council
Flood warnings and alerts across Cumbria - LIVE: Several flood warnings and alerts are still in place following heavy rainfall yesterday ...
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Flood warnings and alerts across Cumbria - LIVE
River Winster project brings peace of mind to south Cumbria: Last month, work to rejuvenate the river came to a close, which has been done to reduce the risking ...
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River Winster project brings peace of mind to south Cumbria
Mouthlock Chapel seeks to 'regularise' holiday use: A Cumbrian chapel is seeking to ‘regularise’ its use as a holiday let.
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Mouthlock Chapel seeks to 'regularise' holiday use
Weather: Full list of flood warnings and alerts in Cumbria: Cumbria is experiencing heavy rainfall today (Tuesday, November 4), with multiple flood alerts and ...
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Weather: Full list of flood warnings and alerts in Cumbria
The River Kent in Kendal this morning. Link to live updates in the comments 👇
Train derails on West Coast Main Line near Shap in Cumbria: A train has derailed between Penrith and Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line.
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Train derails on West Coast Main Line near Shap in Cumbria
Key FactsMajor Train Derailment Causes Travel Disruption in Cumbria
Nov 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
  • An Avanti West Coast train derailed between Penrith and Oxenholme, resulting in all tracks being blocked.

  • The incident happened early morning on November 3, 2025, involving the Glasgow to London service.

  • Authorities declared a major incident but confirmed no injuries at this time.

  • Emergency teams are actively evacuating passengers to ensure their safety.
  • I’m deeply concerned to hear the news coming out of Shap this morning. My thoughts are with everyone on board the train and the emergency service workers who are now on the scene.
    Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale, expresses his concern over the train derailment.
Cumbria train derailment: 'Hero' train driver praised by passenger: A WAREHOUSE manager who was travelling to see his long distance girlfriend when his train ...
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Cumbria train derailment: 'Hero' train driver praised by passenger
Live: Cumbria train derailment and disruption updates: Passenger disruption continues on Cumbria West Coast Main line after Avanti train derailed near Shap ...
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Live: Cumbria train derailment and disruption updates
Tim Farron responds to Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech: Tim Farron has called on those with the biggest pockets to pay their share in response to the ...
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Tim Farron responds to Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech
Pictures of West Coast Main Line repairs after derailment: Network Rail is continuing to repair the West Coast Main Line after a landslip caused a train to ...
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Pictures of West Coast Main Line repairs after derailment