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Jeremy Gilmour with his wife Joanne and his two daughters. The family are outdoors in a green space. One of his daughters is in the foreground taking the selfie, while Jeremy stands with the other two a few steps back.

Swapping city for country was 'best career move'

Jeremy Gilmour and Tim Ripper say they would not have the same career opportunities outside Cumbria.

Side view of three narrow-gauge steam trains, coloured (from left to right) black, red and yellow. A standing next to the black one and another is kneeling down to work on the wheels of the yellow one, these give and indication of their small size. Railway lines can be seen in the foreground.

Celebrating 150 years of 'La'al Ratty'

The line, built to transport ore and now a tourist attraction, celebrates a milestone anniversary.

Workmen offload materials from the steam train with the name "Katie" on the side of its locomotive.

Vintage steam train helps mark railway's 150 years

The 1896 train is being used to help renovate Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway's track.

Tongue Pot pools in Cumbria

Five-hour rescue after man jumps into natural pool

Mountain rescue volunteers say the man suffered a "typically extremely painful" injury.