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The walker's dog

Walker and dog saved after suffering head injury

Jared Leto kicks off the Big Rappel

Jared Leto kicks off the Big Rappel

Jared Leto abseils down Empire State Building in aid of Cumbria based charity

They were found in Askam

They were found in Askam

Tiny chicks found on football pitch nursed back to health

Dave Day takes place on the same weekend as Appleby Horse Fair

Dave Day takes place on the same weekend as Appleby Horse Fair

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'Potential for some disruption' on roads on Dave Day and Appleby Horse Fair

The festival will make its first stop at The Roxy in Ulverston

The festival will make its first stop at The Roxy in Ulverston

Dreams become reality as new film festival gets council funding

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court

A590: 'Careless' driver banned after causing serious injury

The project aims to revitalize the neglected Ulverston Police Station

The project aims to revitalize the neglected Ulverston Police Station

Planning and development

Old police station to become multi-use leisure hub following sale

Charity Kayak tournament

Charity Kayak tournament

Three local charities team up for ‘oar-some’ water adventure

One of the launches at a landing jetty on Derwentwater

One of the launches at a landing jetty on Derwentwater

Caravan and lodge company compile list of best lunch and tea spots in the Lakes

The eroded embankment

The eroded embankment

Planning and development

Six weeks of essential safety works confirmed on the B6259

Firearm backlog being reduced by Cumbria Police. Credit: Getty Images

Firearm backlog being reduced by Cumbria Police. Credit: Getty Images

Successful efforts by police to tackle firearms licensing backlog

Northern says it has saved over 4,000kg of carbon emissions by recycling 10,000kg of old uniforms

Northern says it has saved over 4,000kg of carbon emissions by recycling 10,000kg of old uniforms

Train operator reduces carbon emissions with uniform recycling

Lovingly Artisan Bakery was the Food & Drink Producer category winner

Lovingly Artisan Bakery was the Food & Drink Producer category winner

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Lovingly Artisan Bakery sweeps North West Family Business Awards

The Cumbrian Challenge is Walking With The Wounded’s flagship fundraising event

The Cumbrian Challenge is Walking With The Wounded’s flagship fundraising event

Grasmere preps for prestigious 'Cumbrian Challenge' this weekend

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, has closed 1,360 branches and Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut 1,146

NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, has closed 1,360 branches and Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut 1,146

More than 6,000 bank branches close as milestone hit, Which? reveals

A picture from the scene of the stop by police

A picture from the scene of the stop by police

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Lorry driver stopped by police on A66 facing £700 in fines for multiple offences

Overhead photograph showing an emerald Windermere (Lewis Harrison)

Overhead photograph showing an emerald Windermere (Lewis Harrison)

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United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill

Missing Nigel Redshaw who is believed to be in South Lakes

Missing Nigel Redshaw who is believed to be in South Lakes

Police continue appeal as man missing for four weeks believed to be in South Lakes

Dove Cottage has proven to be a popular spot with The King

Dove Cottage has proven to be a popular spot with The King

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Wordsworth Trust 'honoured' as King Charles continues patronage

Phoenix the red squirrel spotted at Rutter Falls with a much smaller belly

Phoenix the red squirrel spotted at Rutter Falls with a much smaller belly

Cat's Life - Why Phoenix the red squirrel has re-ignited hope for a pox ruined colony

St Mary's has applauded all the people who raised money for the hospice this weekend

St Mary's has applauded all the people who raised money for the hospice this weekend

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A celebration of the K2B and C2B runners who raised money for hospice

Sir Donald Campbell's classic Jaguar XK150

Sir Donald Campbell's classic Jaguar XK150

Donald Campbell's vintage Jaguar expected to be auctioned for over £150,000

PDSA weekly Q&A

PDSA weekly Q&A

Vet answers your questions about our animal companions

PDSA BBQ safety for pets

PDSA BBQ safety for pets

Everything you need to know before having a BBQ from a PDSA vet

Jack Rice and David Jackson

Jack Rice and David Jackson

History group welcomes new head after chair of 18 years retires

The Aurora at Arnside and Sandside

The Aurora at Arnside and Sandside

Stunning pictures of the Lake District lit up with Northern Lights

GNAAS delegates with their oversized cheque

GNAAS delegates with their oversized cheque

Air ambulance charity presented with cheque of £30,000

Tripadvisor has recognised The White House Windermere as one of the top 10 per cent of hotels worldwide

Tripadvisor has recognised The White House Windermere as one of the top 10 per cent of hotels worldwide

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Lake District hotel clinches prestigious Tripadvisor award

Ant has been preparing for his challenge

Ant has been preparing for his challenge

Lake District man's epic 60th birthday peaks challenge

White Cross Bay Holiday Park in Windermere

White Cross Bay Holiday Park in Windermere

Job boom at holiday parks as Lake District sees £100k investment

Wildfires near the home of the author

Wildfires near the home of the author

Wildfires disrupt Lake District book launch with Canadian author

The Low Wood Bay team celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Watersports Centre

The Low Wood Bay team celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Watersports Centre

Low Wood Bay Resort celebrates 40 years of Watersports Centre

Tori O’Callaghan-Lake has explained why the move is important

Tori O’Callaghan-Lake has explained why the move is important

Cumbria charity launches first accommodation for male domestic abuse victims

Susan Dixon transforms this Kendal Library room into a sea of colour during the first Saturday of each month

Susan Dixon transforms this Kendal Library room into a sea of colour during the first Saturday of each month

Library's resident quilter brings comfort to those in need

Staff and friends of Caritas Care joined adoptee Barry Cullen on the walk

Staff and friends of Caritas Care joined adoptee Barry Cullen on the walk

Charity team joins adoptee on 40-mile fundraising walk

Work will start soon on the land

Work will start soon on the land

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New plans unveiled to address river overflow woes

The students went from Brockhole to Wray Castle

The students went from Brockhole to Wray Castle

Lakes School students turn trash-collectors in Windermere kayaking mission

The average number of public green spaces within a 1km radius in the North West is 4.91

The average number of public green spaces within a 1km radius in the North West is 4.91

North West second in UK's greenest areas ranking

Accountancy firm JF Hornby & Co provided the device to Ford Park through its Have a Heart campaign launched in February

Accountancy firm JF Hornby & Co provided the device to Ford Park through its Have a Heart campaign launched in February

Accountancy firm gifts life-saving defibrillator to Ulverston park

People found to be breaking the drinking laws in Ibiza and Majorca could face fines of up to €3,000

People found to be breaking the drinking laws in Ibiza and Majorca could face fines of up to €3,000

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Holidaymakers heading to Ibiza and Majorca warned of new alcohol ban

Train passengers using some routes between Birmingham and the north west should expect them to

Train passengers using some routes between Birmingham and the north west should expect them to

Northern cities warned they will 'remain poorly served' by rail services

Faith Viewpoint

Faith Viewpoint

Searching out our own seeds of war

Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product at the supermarket may contain pieces of glass

Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product at the supermarket may contain pieces of glass

'Do not eat': Tesco issues warning as food may contain 'pieces of glass'

New PFCC David Allen with police on patrol in Carlisle

New PFCC David Allen with police on patrol in Carlisle

Cumbria Constabulary

New Police Fire and Crime Commissioner's £1m fund will tackle Anti Social Behaviour

Daniel Graham (centre) and Adam Carruthers (right) leaving Newcastle Upon Tyne Magistrates' Court

Daniel Graham (centre) and Adam Carruthers (right) leaving Newcastle Upon Tyne Magistrates' Court

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Sycamore Gap case 'too serious' for magistrates' court, says district judge

Two arrests were made, along with three positive drug searches

Two arrests were made, along with three positive drug searches

Joint operation leads to two arrests at Oxenholme Railway Station

Overhead photograph showing an emerald Windermere in 2022

Overhead photograph showing an emerald Windermere in 2022

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'Scandal' - Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere

Cartmel and Allithwaite residents voted on a new neighbourhood development plan

Cartmel and Allithwaite residents voted on a new neighbourhood development plan

Local government

Villages' plans to protect, enhance and conserve formally adopted

Appleby Fair attendees pitch up ahead of the event in 2023

Appleby Fair attendees pitch up ahead of the event in 2023

Appleby Horse Fair

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Criticism over lack of cost transparency of Appleby Horse Fair

Rise in suspensions for racial abuse in Cumbria schools

Rise in suspensions for racial abuse in Cumbria schools

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Rise in suspensions for racial abuse in Cumbria schools

A590 roadworks likely to cause delays this week

A590 roadworks likely to cause delays this week

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A590 roadworks likely to cause delays this week

Photo: Stock/PA

Photo: Stock/PA

Personal Finance

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Decision made on plan to install electric car chargers in supermarket car park

Mayor Michelle Scrogham met with charity representatives on Monday

Mayor Michelle Scrogham met with charity representatives on Monday

Mayor presents numerous charities with year's worth of fundraising

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