This week marks 20 years since the foot and mouth epidemic that devastated large parts of Cumbria and southern Scotland. #FootAndMouth20 itv.com/news/border/20…

“I had never seen carnage like it” Speaking to ITV Border, Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow said nothing in 25 years of reporting domestic news had prepared him for the scale of human trauma he experienced in 2001. #FootAndMouth20 Full interview: bit.ly/3dfzfFd

Poignant memories of another devasting epidemic, this time not us but many tens of thousands of cattle who had to be killed to combat foot and mouth disease. See my interview with Border TV 6pm tonight. ITV News Border

#LGBTHM21: A group that gives support to LGBT+ people in Cumbria is expanding its services, thanks to new funding. 🏳️‍🌈 itv.com/news/border/20…

Litter pickers in Dumfries and Galloway say they've seen a huge rise in rubbish being dumped by the sides of roads since the start of the pandemic. 🚮🗑️ itv.com/news/border/20…

A couple left seriously ill with Covid-19 have issued a plea for people from black and minority ethnic groups to take the vaccine - saying it will save lives. itv.com/news/border/20…

An Amber weather warning for rain is in place for parts of the Borders from noon tomorrow (Tues) until noon on Wednesday. We could see localised flooding, surface water on roads and flooded properties in at risk areas. Please be vigilant ow.ly/J2Qn50DGJPc

The roadmap out of lockdown explained.

So much admiration for Saj and Abdul.

This is for England -

All this week for #InternationalWomensDay, we'll bring you the stories of inspirational women from Cumbria and the south of Scotland. From lead scientists working inside coronavirus labs to anti-racist activists, we are shining a light on their incredible achievements.👏

🗣"Even though we have made masses in progress in getting women equal rights in society, we still have a long way to go." Why is #InternationalWomensDay so important?👏

✈ An RAF flypast over #Coniston Water has marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of speed legend Donald Campbell. He died in 1967 when his hydroplane Bluebird K7 flipped as he attempted a new water speed record. His daughter Gina placed flowers on the lake.

Read more: itv.com/news/border/20…

BREAKING NEWS: Emergency services are at the scene of a building fire on Scotland Road, Carlisle. Police were called to Stanwix Tandoori at 3.30am. Nearby properties have been evacuated. Scotland Road is closed in both directions between Etterby Street and Brampton Road.

Fire at a restaurant on Stanwix Bank in Carlisle. Scotland Road closed around the area. Nearby homes also evacuated. Hope everyone is ok.

We have reporters at the scene of a large fire in Carlisle. Homes have been evacuated and Scotland Road is closed. More to follow.

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🚒⚠️ We are currently on scene at a fire at #Silloth Airfield. We have six fire appliances in attendance. Please can we remind locals to stay away from the area and keep your windows and doors closed.

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