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Masked Demonstrators Block Traffic In And Out Of Port Of DoverNews Updates

Masked Demonstrators Block Traffic In And Out Of Port Of Dover

A large group of masked demonstrators has gathered at the Port of Dover, as Kent Police confirm they are “engaging” with protesters in the area..

5 Sept 2026
Argentinas Government Moves To Enforce Falkland Islands Oil SanctionsNews Updates

Argentinas Government Moves To Enforce Falkland Islands Oil Sanctions

Argentina has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, launching sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies..

5 Sept 2026
Beavers Form Blossoming Bond After Being Released Into The Wild On ExmoorNews Updates

Beavers Form Blossoming Bond After Being Released Into The Wild On Exmoor

Two of the beavers released into the wild on Exmoor earlier this year appear to have formed a pair, conservationists have revealed..

5 Sept 2026
Cleveland Police Chief Says Her Selfless Force Needs More FundingNews Updates

Cleveland Police Chief Says Her Selfless Force Needs More Funding

The chief constable of Cleveland Police has praised her “selfless” and “committed” force, but said it needs more funding..

5 Sept 2026
Burnham Under Fire Over Staggering Hike In University Tuition FeesNews Updates

Burnham Under Fire Over Staggering Hike In University Tuition Fees

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been accused of “hiking tuition fees to record levels”, as figures showed the charges have risen by a “staggering” 879% since they were introduced..

5 Sept 2026
Hundreds Gather In Middlesbrough For First A66 Crash FuneralNews Updates

Hundreds Gather In Middlesbrough For First A66 Crash Funeral

Hundreds of people gathered in Middlesbrough for the first funeral of one of five young men killed in a head-on crash on the A66..

4 Sept 2026
Woman Avoids Jail For Fatal XL Bully AttackNews Updates

Woman Avoids Jail For Fatal XL Bully Attack

A woman who was in charge of an out of control XL bully dog which killed her teenage cousin has avoided prison..

4 Sept 2026
Nigel Farage Says Reform UK Has Broken No Laws As Aides Quit Amid AllegationsNews Updates

Nigel Farage Says Reform UK Has Broken No Laws As Aides Quit Amid Allegations

Nigel Farage denied that Reform UK had broken any laws or “taken any dodgy money” as two party officials stood down amid allegations the party breached political donation rules..

4 Sept 2026

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102.7 FM

CRFM in Carlisle

CRFM is the community radio station that covers Cumberland. We broadcast on 102.7FM in Carlisle and across Cumberland online and on our app. We are committed and focused on the wellbeing and interaction with our local community.

Run by volunteers from across Cumberland, we pride ourselves on providing informative programming for the people of Cumberland by the people of Cumberland.

102.7
FM in Carlisle
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2023
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