A Cumbrian mountain rescue volunteers told how they'd eased a climber out of a deep crevice on a popular climbing crag, complete with some dramatic pictures.
Show director: Royal visitor 'gives us a huge amount of pride'
The director of the Westmorland County Show says today's visit by the Prince of Wales was effectively a huge thank you to more than 300 volunteers who help make the event happen.
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Christine Knipe, pictured left welcoming Prince Charles, said the show had once again attracted some 30,000 people to displays of livestock, demonstrations of country skills, hundreds of trade stands and exhibitions of craft and local food.
Quote Message: It gives us a huge amount of pride to be able to show off what we we do, but it was a huge thank you to our enormous band of volunteers, they do it year-in and year-out and it gives them the recognition that they are appreciated." from Christine Knipe
It gives us a huge amount of pride to be able to show off what we we do, but it was a huge thank you to our enormous band of volunteers, they do it year-in and year-out and it gives them the recognition that they are appreciated."
Expensive catch for highway patrol
Cumbria police patrols are continuing a campaign to reduce speeding on the M6.
It'll be dry for a time during the evening, but further showers are expected overnight with clear spells.
There will be light or moderate winds inland, brisk over hills and near coasts, and temperatures falling to about 7C (45F).
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You can find the latest BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
Travel: Delays around Crooklands as show visitors set off for home
BBC News Travel
Traffic is slow around Crooklands east of Kendal on the A65 and the A591 and visitors and exhibitors leave the Westmorland County Show.
Auctioneers bang out better business
One of Cumbria's best-known auctioneers, 1818 Auctioneers based at junction 36 near Kendal, is doubling the size of its saleroom and taking on extra staff.
The company, which has featured on TV antiques programmes, says it's on target to turn over £1m this year.
Steven Barber PhotographyCopyright: Steven Barber Photography
Travel: Crash slows A75 traffic into Scotland
BBC News Travel
A three-vehicle crash is causing delays between Annan and Dumfries on the A75 eastbound.
Six police forces combine to try to catch travelling criminals
Cumbria and five other police forces combined last night in an operation to try to catch criminals travelling across rural areas.
Across the region 137 vehicles were stopped, and while no arrests were made in Cumbria, two cars were seized when the drivers were found not to have them insured.
Elsewhere in Cleveland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumbria, and North Yorkshire, people were arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, drug-driving and burglary.
Engineers offer three designs for replacement for Pooley Bridge
A suspension bridge is one of the three designs being put forward to replace Pooley Bridge, which was washed away in the floods of Storm Desmond.
All three would cross the River Eamont with a single arch, but two would have a different appearance which can be seen on the consultation document here.
How latest abuse report 'shocked' councillor in charge
The senior councillor in charge of children's services in Cumbria says she was "angry and shocked" when she read a report into the abuse of two vulnerable children.
A serious case review found a brother and sister had been born into a culture of alcohol, drugs, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and that delays and inaction by the county council's children's services had left the children unprotected.
Cumbria County CouncilCopyright: Cumbria County Council
Labour cabinet member Anne Burns, who has been involved with childrens' services in either administration or opposition for a number of years, told BBC Radio Cumbria that government inspectors were seeing improvements.
Quote Message: This case was eight years ago, looking at where we were then and where we are now, I understand totally why we needed to improve and we are improving. Ofsted are really saying to us now that they know we're improving." from Anne Burns
This case was eight years ago, looking at where we were then and where we are now, I understand totally why we needed to improve and we are improving. Ofsted are really saying to us now that they know we're improving."
Police appeal for sightings of car after 'machete' attack
Police in Carlisle have appealed for sightings of a red Renault Clio, registration ND51 JYU, as part of their investigation into an attack on a teenager yesterday with what's thought to have been a machete.
The 19-year-old was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary with a injured hand after the attack in Norfolk Street.
Two men from the city have been arrested.
A Prince among his people: Charles at the Westmorland County Show
Martin Lewes
Reporter
The Prince of Wales has been making the most of a visit to the Westmorland County Show, seeing the best of the county's livestock and sampling some of the best of the food.
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The Prince is an enthusiast for farmers who diversify into producing food as well as growing crops or breeding livestock, and one of the first into that field was Peter Gott.
Mr Gott farms wild boar, among other animals, not far from the showground, and has worked with top chefs such as Jamie Oliver, as well as selling his produce at Borough Market in London.
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Charles has been to the showground before, and has meet some local people several times, such as local farmer John Geldard, right, and the show director Christine Knipe, to his left.
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The tight squeeze: Keswick rescue volunteers extract climber
Details have emerged of a complex rescue carried out by Keswick mountain rescue volunteers after a climber fell into a deep crack at Dovenest in Borrowdale.
She slipped into a position where she could barely been seen from outside, and a team spokesman said that because at first they couldn't be sure whether the rock had moved to trap her, back-up was called in from a specialist cave and mines unit.
The climber wasn't injured, but it took three hours to extract her from the crevice, with the light fading fast on Monday evening.
Keswick Mountain Rescue TeamCopyright: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
Keswick Mountain Rescue TeamCopyright: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
Keswick Mountain Rescue TeamCopyright: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
Blustery showers will develop, some of which could be heavy with rumbles of thunder, although there will be some drier, sunnier periods. It will feel cool in the north westerly breeze, with a maximum temperature of 14C (57F).
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You can find the latest BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
Students settle in to new college arts centre
Neil Smith
South Cumbria journalist, BBC Cumbria
Students have been settling in to a new arts centre set up at the Rating Lane campus Furness College, a year after a merger of the two further education colleges in Barrow.
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A computer suite, a photographic studio and dedicated facilities for screen printing and textile design have been developed, allowing students to follow courses for A-levels and HND qualifications.
The college now offers qualifications ranging from A levels and apprenticeships to professional/technical courses and university degrees.
Quote Message: We know there is a demand for art courses which lead to exciting and varied careers in the creative industries." from Andrew Wren Principal, Furness College
We know there is a demand for art courses which lead to exciting and varied careers in the creative industries."
MP 'does surgeries only by appointment' for security
The Conservative, who was first elected in a by-election in February, told the Whitehaven News her constituents can make appointments to see her.
Her office told BBC Radio Cumbria she was unavailable for comment and refused to go into detail on the nature of any safety concerns.
Charles chats to Westmorland show-goers
Martin Lewes
Reporter
The Prince of Wales has arrived at the Westmorland County Showground and is now touring displays of sheep, cattle and other livestock.
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The heir to the throne is often said to be at his happiest talking to farmers in areas like Cumbria, and he's been a frequent visitor to the county.
We'll bring you more pictures later.
Businesses offered 'Northern Powerhouse' money
Cumbria's businesses can learn how to apply for a share of £400m of Northern Powerhouse money today.
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund offers three levels of funding; microfinance between £25,000 and £100,000, business loans between £100,000 and £750,000 and equity finance up to £2m.
Experts will be at a Local Enterprise Partnership event in Penrith today to advise businesses on how best to take advantage of them.
Travel: Show traffic queues around Crooklands showground
BBC News Travel
There's still very slow traffic around the Westmorland County Show in Crooklands, near Kendal.
Police advise drivers to follow the signs rather than their satnav.
Ulverston 'confident' that pharma site will find a buyer
There's optimism that Cumbrian jobs at a pharmaceuticals factory will be safe, despite a potential sell-off.
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GlaxoSmithKline announced in July that it would not be investing in a new drugs plant in Ulverston and that it was considering selling its existing manufacturing site, which employs nearly 350 people.
The firm has declined to comment , but Dr Bharath Rajan, an Ulverston town councillor and former manager at the plant, says it's a rare specialist facility which should attract a manufacturer of what are called generic medicines.
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Martin Lewes
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Show director: Royal visitor 'gives us a huge amount of pride'
The director of the Westmorland County Show says today's visit by the Prince of Wales was effectively a huge thank you to more than 300 volunteers who help make the event happen.
Christine Knipe, pictured left welcoming Prince Charles, said the show had once again attracted some 30,000 people to displays of livestock, demonstrations of country skills, hundreds of trade stands and exhibitions of craft and local food.
Expensive catch for highway patrol
Cumbria police patrols are continuing a campaign to reduce speeding on the M6.
Cumbria's weather: Dry at first, more showers later
BBC Weather
It'll be dry for a time during the evening, but further showers are expected overnight with clear spells.
There will be light or moderate winds inland, brisk over hills and near coasts, and temperatures falling to about 7C (45F).
You can find the latest BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
Travel: Delays around Crooklands as show visitors set off for home
BBC News Travel
Traffic is slow around Crooklands east of Kendal on the A65 and the A591 and visitors and exhibitors leave the Westmorland County Show.
Auctioneers bang out better business
One of Cumbria's best-known auctioneers, 1818 Auctioneers based at junction 36 near Kendal, is doubling the size of its saleroom and taking on extra staff.
The company, which has featured on TV antiques programmes, says it's on target to turn over £1m this year.
Travel: Crash slows A75 traffic into Scotland
BBC News Travel
A three-vehicle crash is causing delays between Annan and Dumfries on the A75 eastbound.
Six police forces combine to try to catch travelling criminals
Cumbria and five other police forces combined last night in an operation to try to catch criminals travelling across rural areas.
Across the region 137 vehicles were stopped, and while no arrests were made in Cumbria, two cars were seized when the drivers were found not to have them insured.
Elsewhere in Cleveland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumbria, and North Yorkshire, people were arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, drug-driving and burglary.
Engineers offer three designs for replacement for Pooley Bridge
A suspension bridge is one of the three designs being put forward to replace Pooley Bridge, which was washed away in the floods of Storm Desmond.
When local people were consulted during the summer, some people wanted a traditional bridge while others went for a more contemporary look.
All three would cross the River Eamont with a single arch, but two would have a different appearance which can be seen on the consultation document here.
How latest abuse report 'shocked' councillor in charge
The senior councillor in charge of children's services in Cumbria says she was "angry and shocked" when she read a report into the abuse of two vulnerable children.
A serious case review found a brother and sister had been born into a culture of alcohol, drugs, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and that delays and inaction by the county council's children's services had left the children unprotected.
Labour cabinet member Anne Burns, who has been involved with childrens' services in either administration or opposition for a number of years, told BBC Radio Cumbria that government inspectors were seeing improvements.
Police appeal for sightings of car after 'machete' attack
Police in Carlisle have appealed for sightings of a red Renault Clio, registration ND51 JYU, as part of their investigation into an attack on a teenager yesterday with what's thought to have been a machete.
The 19-year-old was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary with a injured hand after the attack in Norfolk Street.
Two men from the city have been arrested.
A Prince among his people: Charles at the Westmorland County Show
Martin Lewes
Reporter
The Prince of Wales has been making the most of a visit to the Westmorland County Show, seeing the best of the county's livestock and sampling some of the best of the food.
The Prince is an enthusiast for farmers who diversify into producing food as well as growing crops or breeding livestock, and one of the first into that field was Peter Gott.
Mr Gott farms wild boar, among other animals, not far from the showground, and has worked with top chefs such as Jamie Oliver, as well as selling his produce at Borough Market in London.
Charles has been to the showground before, and has meet some local people several times, such as local farmer John Geldard, right, and the show director Christine Knipe, to his left.
The tight squeeze: Keswick rescue volunteers extract climber
Details have emerged of a complex rescue carried out by Keswick mountain rescue volunteers after a climber fell into a deep crack at Dovenest in Borrowdale.
She slipped into a position where she could barely been seen from outside, and a team spokesman said that because at first they couldn't be sure whether the rock had moved to trap her, back-up was called in from a specialist cave and mines unit.
The climber wasn't injured, but it took three hours to extract her from the crevice, with the light fading fast on Monday evening.
You can find the full story on the team's Facebook page.
Cumbria's weather: Blustery showers developing
BBC Weather
Blustery showers will develop, some of which could be heavy with rumbles of thunder, although there will be some drier, sunnier periods. It will feel cool in the north westerly breeze, with a maximum temperature of 14C (57F).
You can find the latest BBC weather forecast for where you are, here.
Students settle in to new college arts centre
Neil Smith
South Cumbria journalist, BBC Cumbria
Students have been settling in to a new arts centre set up at the Rating Lane campus Furness College, a year after a merger of the two further education colleges in Barrow.
A computer suite, a photographic studio and dedicated facilities for screen printing and textile design have been developed, allowing students to follow courses for A-levels and HND qualifications.
The college now offers qualifications ranging from A levels and apprenticeships to professional/technical courses and university degrees.
MP 'does surgeries only by appointment' for security
Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has been reported as saying she doesn't hold public surgeries, because of the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox last year.
The Conservative, who was first elected in a by-election in February, told the Whitehaven News her constituents can make appointments to see her.
Her office told BBC Radio Cumbria she was unavailable for comment and refused to go into detail on the nature of any safety concerns.
Charles chats to Westmorland show-goers
Martin Lewes
Reporter
The Prince of Wales has arrived at the Westmorland County Showground and is now touring displays of sheep, cattle and other livestock.
The heir to the throne is often said to be at his happiest talking to farmers in areas like Cumbria, and he's been a frequent visitor to the county.
We'll bring you more pictures later.
Businesses offered 'Northern Powerhouse' money
Cumbria's businesses can learn how to apply for a share of £400m of Northern Powerhouse money today.
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund offers three levels of funding; microfinance between £25,000 and £100,000, business loans between £100,000 and £750,000 and equity finance up to £2m.
Experts will be at a Local Enterprise Partnership event in Penrith today to advise businesses on how best to take advantage of them.
Travel: Show traffic queues around Crooklands showground
BBC News Travel
There's still very slow traffic around the Westmorland County Show in Crooklands, near Kendal.
Police advise drivers to follow the signs rather than their satnav.
Ulverston 'confident' that pharma site will find a buyer
Jennie Dennett
BBC Cumbria
There's optimism that Cumbrian jobs at a pharmaceuticals factory will be safe, despite a potential sell-off.
GlaxoSmithKline announced in July that it would not be investing in a new drugs plant in Ulverston and that it was considering selling its existing manufacturing site, which employs nearly 350 people.
The firm has declined to comment , but Dr Bharath Rajan, an Ulverston town councillor and former manager at the plant, says it's a rare specialist facility which should attract a manufacturer of what are called generic medicines.