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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.

A Patterdale Mountain Rescue vehicle is parked on a grass verge. It is white with a red and white checked pattern on the lower half and Patterdale Mountain Rescue branding.

MP plea for volunteer rescuers' support

A new Parliamentary group is set up to give a voice to volunteer-run rescue services

Four campaigners celebrating outside the High Court in London after the decision to quash the proposed coal mine in Whitehaven and holding banners reading Whitehaven Deserves Better.

Mine firm given deadline to clarify plans

West Cumbria Mining has been silent on its intentions since permission was quashed last year.

Phil Stout holding a set of keys and giving a thumbs-up gesture as he stands in front of the "wheels of wellness" van. He has short dark hair, a grey beard and glasses. The white van is decorated with the charity's name and colourful graphics.

Charity's wellness sessions take to the road

The iCan organisation's van is offering support to "hard-to-reach" people in parts of Cumbria.

Melanie Askew is holding her daughter in her arms in a room with lots of toys and flags on the wall. Melanie has a flowery top on and her long blonde hair is tied back. The child has her hair in bunches and is laughing.

Children with special needs education in 'crisis'

School leaders are calling for extra investment and the government says it is making improvements.

A selfie of Sharon Hall. She has short grey hair and is wearing hoop earrings and a purple t-shirt.

Officer investigated over gran's car crash death

Sharon Hall died the day after a crash with a police car, a coroner hears.

A general view of The Edge. The outer shell of the building appears complete and is surrounded by temporary fencing. It sits in front of the Golden Sands beach with the harbour wall visible in the distance. The building is an irregular geometrical shape covered in dark brown cladding.

New water activity centre 'to open by summer'

The delayed centre will provide a hub for watersports activity and overnight accommodation.

A dozen or so small boats moored at Whitehaven Harbour. The water is a dark brown colour.

Rail line to shut to tackle orange water issue

Network Rail says it will drain an underground rail tunnel and replace its tracks this year.

Janett Walker in pink jumper which says Anti Racist Cumbria. She has large colourful glasses and is smiling at the camera. She is standing by barrels and a wooden sign listing different types of Jamaican rum.

Museum to make exhibits on slavery 'more honest'

Project managers say The Rum Story should not "shy away from recounting history".