An eminent archaeologist has called for more transparency in the sale of antiquities after a rare Roman helmet, found in Cumbria, was bought at auction by an anonymous bidder.
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‘Better transparency needed’ in antiquities sales
Changes to national firearms licensing are recommended after a review into the Derrick Bird killings in Cumbria, in which 12 people were shot dead.
A British Geological Survey report has identified areas of West Cumbria that may eventually house a deep repository for nuclear waste.
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Cumbria could host nuclear waste
Few people show an interest in buying the home of Cumbria gunman Derrick Bird, prompting auctioneers to drop its guide price.
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‘Few inquiries’ on gunman’s home
A rare Roman helmet discovered in Cumbria fetches £2m at auction, beating an expected guide price of £300,000.
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Rare Roman helmet found in Cumbria sells for £2m
Tourism chiefs believe being able to save a rare Roman helmet for Cumbria would bring a £3m boost to the region.
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Roman helmet ‘would be huge draw’
North Yorkshire and Cumbria are named in an RSPB report as the worst areas in the UK for illegal attacks on birds of prey.
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Counties top of bird crime list
MPs assess whether UK gun laws are “fit for purpose” after recent killings in Cumbria and on Tyneside.
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Killings spark review of gun laws
A metal detector enthusiast in Cumbria has discovered a rare Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask.
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Rare Roman helmet goes to auction
Allotment owners are disappointed their vegetables and homemade jam can no longer be sold in a Cumbria hospice shop.
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No jam today: hospice rejects home-made donations
The family of a toddler who died after being found unconscious in a pond in Cumbria pay tribute to him.
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Tributes paid to pond death boy
