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Cumbria Police issue dispersal order amid fears of 'planned disorder'
A 'dispersal order' has been placed on Carlisle by Cumbria Police amid 'reports circulating online of potential planned disorder' in the city this evening (August 7). There will be an increased police presence throughout the day, and a dispersal
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Life in black and white: fabulous monotone pictures of Cumbria
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. Members rose to the challenge when they were asked to submit black and white style images. Here are our favourites... If you would like to see your pictures published
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New holiday resorts, research facilities and bars could be coming to South Cumbria
NEW holiday resorts, research facilities, bars and drive-thru restaurants could be coming to the Furness peninsula under plans submitted this year. Here is a lowdown of some of the major planning applications submitted to Westmorland and Furness
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Cartmel Show: Gates open to family friendly show today
A HIGHLIGHT of Cumbria's calendar is being held today (Wednesday). The gates will open to Cartmel Show at 8.30am. The show, at Cartmel Park, will offer a range of family-friendly activities including local food and drink vendors, livestock
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Cumbrian MP calls for 'emergency funding' from government to repair bridges
A CUMBRIAN MP has urged the government to provide ‘emergency funding’ to repair two bridges which closed due to structural concerns. The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has written a letter to the transport secretary Louise Haigh asking
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Kind-hearted children show support after grandma suffered stroke on Turkey holiday
Two kind-hearted children have been raising money for Furness General after their grandma suffered a stroke. Darcy and Rex McCann, aged nine and eight respectively, have been relying on the local community to support their endeavour. While
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Cumbrian rugby 'stalwart' uses upcoming testimonial to raise money for charity
A 'stalwart' of Cumbrian rugby is using the celebration of his career to raise money for charity. James Newton has spent 11 seasons at Whitehaven, along with spells at Workington and Hull FC. But his journey in the sport started in Millom which
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Last chance to take advantage of free bike repairs in Barrow this week
There is only one more chance to get your bike repaired for free in Barrow. Travel Actively have been supporting BarrowFull's 'Playcation' series of events, which started at the end of last month and will finish on Saturday, August 10. The
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Free sessions will help people with long term health conditions in Barrow
A new series of free support sessions are coming to Barrow to help people living with long-term health conditions. The sessions are being organised by St Mary's Hospice and will take place at the charity's Compassionate Community Hub on Duke Street
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Four areas identified in Barrow as hotspots for violence
Four areas in Barrow have been highlighted as 'violence hotspots' by the police. The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), Cumbria Police and the Crime Commissioner have secured £1million worth of extra funding to support Operation Enhance. This
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Council discuss plans to only open south Cumbria beach to families
Councillors have been discussing plans to give sole access to a beach in south Cumbria to families. This was revealed by Millom Town Council on Sunday, August 4, after they became aware that signs banning particular people from Haverigg Beach had
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Barrovians have their say over future of businesses in Barrow town centre
PARKING is the ‘biggest problem’ Barrow town centre shops are facing. That’s the view of a business owner after a new Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) report revealed a package of ideas to help transform life for small businesses on Cumbria
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Competition winner chooses to use her victory to support Millom club
A competition winner in Millom has used her recent victory to help a local club. Susan Hird was the main prize winner with Cloud Competitions, setting her up with £10,000. As part of winning, Susan was given the chance to decide where £500
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Lake District business teams up with hospice to help patients and families
A business in the Lake District has joined together with a local hospice to better help its patients and families. St Mary's Hospice announced on Monday, August 5 that Pure Lakes Skincare, based in Ambleside, was its latest corporate supporter.
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Roy Chubby Brown to perform gig at Barrow venue
A COMEDIAN who divides opinion has been booked by an animal rescue service to perform a show in Barrow later this year. Roy Chubby Brown will be at the Cloud Nine and the Lounge nightclub on Dalkeith Street for one night only on December 5 in an
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Man, 21, obstructed female police officer from arresting woman
A MAN has been sentenced by a court after he prevented police from arresting a woman. Joshua Silver, of Tay Court, Barrow, obstructed PC Howstan in the execution of her duty by swearing at the officer and slamming shut a police van door, South
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Last chance to participate in NHS Trust decision making
People across Morecambe Bay have the chance to influence the future of the NHS. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is looking for new public and staff governors to join its Council of Governors. Nominations
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Lake District National Park seeking adventurous souls for fell top assessor role
The Lake District National Park is on the hunt for two adventurous souls to join its fell top assessor team. The selected candidates will be responsible for providing crucial weather updates and safety advice during the frosty winter months, from
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Veteran Cumbrian mountaineer pledges to fulfil late friend's Himalayan promise
A Cumbrian climbing icon has vowed to fulfil a promise made by a friend in the Himalayas. Sir Chris Bonington, Britain's most renowned mountaineer, will rally behind a project his friend Doug Scott started before his death. This initiative
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Exhibition promoting eco awareness to open at Windermere gallery
A new exhibition at Windermere Fine Art Gallery aims to draw attention to environmental concerns in the Lake District. Launching on August 10 as part of a campaign to Save Windermere, the exhibition features various forms of art and a Porsche Taycan
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United Utilities boosts storm water storage in Lake District
United Utilities has boosted storage at two sites around Windermere to help improve water quality. The company transformed tanks at its Ambleside and Windermere wastewater treatment works, resulting in an extra 2.6 million litres of storage across