Keswick

The bird has landed on a grassy field where water droplets hang off some of the green spikes. It is a colourful creature with a red, white and blue head. Its small body is mainly brown, with some yellow feathers and blue wings that have white dots on them.

Your weather pictures: Rain, rain go away

BBC Weather Watchers capture rainy and sunny scenes in the north-east of England and Cumbria.

A pair of puffins on some leaves. One of them has their black wings outstretched.

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From leisure centres to Smoggie Queens - what made the headlines in the North East and Cumbria?

A bus driver, wearing a blue shirt and tie and sunglasses, is looking out the window as he drives the vehicle. Green fields whizz by outside. There are various gadgets around the driver's seat including a fan and a microphone.

Hopes joint ticket will boost car-free tourism

A single ticket to use on trains to Penrith and then buses to Keswick is officially launched.

Paul Cornforth is walking out of the tall, red-brick court building. He has short brown hair and a short beard. He is wearing a blue suit and a striped tie. There is a leafy tree on his right.

Cave director denies failings over man's death

Paul Cornforth appears at Newcastle Crown Court charged with flouting health and safety rules.

Cyclists in lycra and helmets travel past Big Ben, with blue skies in the background.

Arts students gear up to make mark on Le Tour

The Tour de France is coming to Cumbria in 2027 and two unique posters are needed for the event.

Cyclists climbing up a narrow street which has stone buildings on either side. Crowds line the street, a few holding Union Jack flags. There is bunting above the street further down the street which is the bottom of the road.

Tour de France UK's impact 'overridingly positive'

One of the organisers says work is under way to tackle potholes and alleviate parking concerns.

A black and white sheep dog in a tin trough facing the camera with their eyes closed and tongue out panting. There is a stone wall on either side of the trough. Behind is a large expanse of flat agricultural land. The sky is covered in clouds with bits of blue peeking through.

Your sunshine snaps as temperatures rise

BBC Weather Watchers capture animals, flowers and follies in the sun as we enter May.

Two fried eggs

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Serving stars and flirty feathered friends. Test your knowledge in the North East and Cumbria quiz.

Paul Cornforth is walking out of the tall, red-brick court building. He has short brown hair and a short beard. He is wearing a blue suit and a striped tie. There is a leafy tree on his right.

Indoor cave director in court over man's death

Carl O'Keeffe died days after being trapped in a tunnel at Keswick's Kong Adventure, a court hears.

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