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Cumbria Reporter at BBC

BBC reporter for Cumbria and the North East. Former head of audience at @LiveLancs, @CumbriaLive, data journo @radar_aiuk/@PA and reporter at Newsquest Cumbria

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Carlisle archaeological dig discovers Roman column at cricket club

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo |Mike Zeller

Image source, Uncovering Roman CarlisleImage caption, Volunteers said the column was an important findBBC News, North East and CumbriaA section of a Roman column unearthed during an archaeological dig is just "the tip of the iceberg" of what could lie below the ground. The column was found by volunteers digging at the cricket club in Carlisle, where carved Roman heads, a rare dye and carved gemstones were previously recovered.
Calls for 'lifeline' bus cap to remain in place

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo

Image source, Kyle NesbittImage caption, Kyle Nesbitt said it would not be affordable to take the bus to work if it cost more than £3BBC News, North East and CumbriaCalls are being made for a "lifeline" cap on bus fares to remain, as the government prepares to announce its spending review. Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale in Cumbria, asked transport minister Heidi Alexander to commit to keeping the £3 cap to ensure people could "actually afford to get to work".
Appleby set for start of traditional horse fair

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Town set for start of traditional horse fairFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaMike ZellerPA MediaThe Appleby Horse Fair is attended by thousands of people each yearA town is set to welcome tens of thousands of visitors for a traditional horse fair. Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria starts on Thursday, with 10,000 people from the Gypsy and traveller community expected to attend the annual gathering, together with 30,000 visitors.
Cumbria Tourism warns bus fares prove 'a barrier' to work

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Scrapping bus fare cap 'would hit tourism jobs'Federica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaCumbria TourismCumbria Tourism said employers were concerned about the potential removal of the bus fare capHigh public transport costs are a barrier to employment in the tourism industry, a business group has warned. Cumbria Tourism said a survey of its businesses found 80% of employers worried the potential removal of the £3 cap on bus fares would impact their staff's ability to get to work.
Twelve drivers arrested in five days in new Cumbria crackdown

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Twelve drivers arrested in five days in new crackdownFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaPA MediaCumbria police said the majority of those arrested were local residentsA dozen people have been arrested for drink and drug driving, as police target offenders in a rural area. Cumbria police said the arrests were made in the Eden area in the last five days. Ten drivers were found under the influence of drugs and two above the legal alcohol limit.
'How muscular dystrophy changed life on our Dufton farm'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

'How muscular dystrophy changed life on our farm'Federica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaMike ZellerBBCAndrew Laidlow and his family have worked to adapt life on the farmA farmer living with a degenerative disease has shared how he adapted life on the farm to overcome the challenges of his condition. Andrew Laidlow, 52, has muscular dystrophy - a progressive condition which causes muscles to weaken.
Women's Rugby World Cup trophy in Sunderland ahead of opener

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Excitement mounts as city gears to host world cupFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaSam Dixon-French/BBCThe Women's Rugby World Cup will kick off in SunderlandExcitement is mounting ahead of the first game of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Sunderland will play host to the opening match of the tournament on 22 August, with England's Red Roses taking on the USA at the Stadium of Light.
Cockermouth Castle opens its doors for rare tours

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Rare chance to visit town's private castleFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCCockermouth castle is the private residence or Lord and Lady EgremontA partially ruined is opening its doors to give people a rare chance to see it inside. Cockermouth Castle in Cumbria is the private residence of Lord and Lady Egremont - John Max Henry Scawen Wyndham and his wife Caroline - and is not generally open to the public.
Lake District National Park pays influencers for 'be kind' drive

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

National park pays influencers for 'be kind' driveFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCNational park chiefs say there is an issue with littering and fly camping in the Lake DistrictA national park is paying social media influencers to help discourage people from fly camping and littering. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has set aside £6,000 for a pilot project to work with influencers to spread the message to be "Lake District Kind".
Maryport promenade cafe to open later than announced

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Promenade cafe to open later than announcedFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCCumberland Council had said the cafe would open in MayA new promenade cafe which is part of a £12m regeneration project will open later than previously announced. Cumberland Council, which is managing the work in Maryport, Cumbria, said the facility would now open in time for the school summer holidays in July.