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CRFM is Cumberland's community radio station — run by volunteers, for the people of Cumberland. Local news, great music, and the voices of your community on 102.7 FM.

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Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct InvestigationNews Updates

Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct Investigation

Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying..

1 Jul 2026
Defence Secretary Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy BurnhamNews Updates

Defence Secretary Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy Burnham

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget..

1 Jul 2026
Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road BanNews Updates

Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road Ban

Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death..

1 Jul 2026
Extreme Weather Increasing Injury Risks And Costs Local Football Clubs SayNews Updates

Extreme Weather Increasing Injury Risks And Costs Local Football Clubs Say

Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged..

1 Jul 2026
VAs David Bowie Archive To Go On Tour Of UKShowbiz

VAs David Bowie Archive To Go On Tour Of UK

The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star..

1 Jul 2026
Housebuilders Face Potential Multi Billion Pound Class Action Legal CaseBusiness

Housebuilders Face Potential Multi Billion Pound Class Action Legal Case

It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties.

30 Jun 2026
Germany Crash Out On Penalties As Paraguay Edge Dramatic ShootoutSport

Germany Crash Out On Penalties As Paraguay Edge Dramatic Shootout

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32..

30 Jun 2026
Shop Price Inflation Remains Unchanged In JuneBusiness

Shop Price Inflation Remains Unchanged In June

That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.

30 Jun 2026

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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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30+
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102.7
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