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Church Of England Sorry For Forced Adoptions Telling Survivors Shame Is OursNews Updates

Church Of England Sorry For Forced Adoptions Telling Survivors Shame Is Ours

The Church of England has apologised for the “pain, trauma and stigma” caused to those affected by historical forced adoption, as its lead bishop spoke of a deep shame that the practice had happened to people “in the care of Christian communities”..

18 Jun 2026
Train Crash Could Have Been Avoided If Driver Had Used Emergency System  ReportNews Updates

Train Crash Could Have Been Avoided If Driver Had Used Emergency System Report

A fatal train crash could have been avoided if a driver had used an emergency system designed to reduce speed, an investigation has found..

18 Jun 2026
Robin Hoods Major Oak In Sherwood Forest Has Died Experts SayNews Updates

Robin Hoods Major Oak In Sherwood Forest Has Died Experts Say

A vast ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood is thought to have died after its first spring with no leaves, experts have said..

18 Jun 2026
Struggles To Keep On Top Of Car Admin Costing Some Drivers More Survey FindsNews Updates

Struggles To Keep On Top Of Car Admin Costing Some Drivers More Survey Finds

Around a fifth (21%) of drivers have forgotten essential car admin dates such as their MOT, tax or insurance – potentially leaving many people at risk of penalties – a survey indicates..

18 Jun 2026
Defence Secretary Heads To Nato Gathering Without Investment Plan In PlaceNews Updates

Defence Secretary Heads To Nato Gathering Without Investment Plan In Place

Britain’s new Defence Secretary will meet his Nato counterparts without the promise of extra funding to prepare the armed forces for the growing threat of Russia..

18 Jun 2026
Harry Kane Scores Twice As England Make Winning Start To World CupSport

Harry Kane Scores Twice As England Make Winning Start To World Cup

Harry Kane’s brace helped England to a pulsating 4-2 victory against Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s side made a breathless start to their quest for World Cup glory..

17 Jun 2026
Starmer Says He Wants Burnham To Play Big Part In Labour GovernmentNews Updates

Starmer Says He Wants Burnham To Play Big Part In Labour Government

Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants Andy Burnham to “play a big part” in the Labour Government in what appeared to be a signal he could invite him to join his Cabinet..

17 Jun 2026
Inflation Holds Steady At 28 As Food Price Rises EaseNews Updates

Inflation Holds Steady At 28 As Food Price Rises Ease

UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures..

17 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
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