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Leigh Taylor (left) and his black cocker spaniel-cross dog Taco stand beside Dr Patrick Duncan, who is wearing his GNAAS uniform. They are all standing on a helipad in front of a white, yellow and green air ambulance.

Brewery blast survivor reunited with doctor

Leigh Taylor says an air ambulance service was the "first link in the chain" which saved his life.

Stuart Hall. He is standing in a park and is wearing a grey bomber jacket and blue shirt. He has short grey hair and is wearing black-rimmed glasses.

'Infected blood has ruined my life for 40 years'

Stuart Hall, from Cumbria, suffers from long-term health issues after contracting hepatitis C.

Andrew Caine, is smiling at the camera in a black suit jacket, white shirt and grey waistcoat and tie. He has short blonde hair. He is standing at the bottom of a staircase and there are shrubs and trees behind him.

Tribute to veteran killed in Easter Sunday crash

Cumbria Police appeals for witnesses after the crash on the A66 Stainburn bypass.

A library image of blue lights flashing on top of a white police car.

Man dies in crash with road closed for hours

Police say the man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Workington.

Uppies and Downies players in the scrum as the large brown ball is thrown into the air.

Uppies lead Downies in 'no rules' football series

The Uppies win the first game of the best-of-three Easter "no rules" football series in Workington.

Generic view of a football pitch - grass seen through the blurred net of a goalpost.

Football club investigates alleged racist abuse

The club says it has received two names and is "strongly encouraging" them to come forward.

Two lambs lying down in a field, they have their eyes closed and what looks like a smile on their faces as the sun beams down on them.

Your pictures: Sunny days heading into Easter

You have been sharing your sunny photos of the North East and Cumbria as we head into Easter.

Stock image of a girl with dark hair swimming underwater. She is wearing blue-framed goggles.

Children urged to 'get active' with 10p swims

Discounted sessions for children up to 16 will run at several Cumbrian pools over the Easter break.

Flood water in Whitehaven tunnel containing iron ochre

Rail line hit by orange water to close for weeks

The track is affected by discoloured water, which discharges into Whitehaven Harbour.