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Walney residents win £30k on People's Postcode Lottery
A Cumbrian postcode has bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Residents in the LA14 3TY postcode in Walney won £30,000 this week in one of the fundraising lottery's prize draws. The People's Postcode Lottery is played by
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Police appeal for witnesses following single vehicle collision on M6 southbound
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the M6 overnight. Officers were called at around 9:40 pm last night (October 26) after reports of a one vehicle RTC on the M6 between junction 37 and
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The top 10 stories published in The Mail last week
THESE were the top ten performing stories in The Mail last week, according to the number of page views received. In no particular order: Calls for council to revoke South Lakes Safari Zoo licence WESTMORLAND and Furness Council has responded
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Inquest hearings taking place at Cockermouth Coroners’ Court next week
THESE are the inquests taking place at Cumbria Coroners’ Court in Cockermouth next week. Tuesday, October 29 – Coroner: Robert Cohen 10:00 am Judith Ann Gentle Age: 61 From: Kendal Date of Death: 16th February 2024 Place of Death
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Dave Myers: Dave Day event to honour Hairy Biker to return to Barrow
DAVE Day will return to Barrow town centre in 2025, event organisers have confirmed. Earlier this year, tens of thousands of bikers flocked to the town in a procession led by Hairy Biker Si King to celebrate the life of Dave Myers in his hometown
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Patients warned as pharmacy to close
A PHARMACY in Barrow is closing next month. Cohens Chemist, located on Ormsgill, Middlefield, Barrow, is closing on November 15. A spokesperson for Cohens previously explained it was 'no longer viable' to operate the branch and have made the
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Round-up of 17 court stories from last week you might have missed
IT’s been another extremely busy week in both the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Coroner’s Court. We’ve rounded the cases we covered that you might have missed. Walney man took Mercedes Benz van without owner’s consent – sentence A
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'Cursed craniums' and 'little men' - Ten times Cumbria is in the paranormal database
The dramatic landscape of Cumbria holds many myth and legends boasting the highest number of preserved fields monuments in the UK. The county is also steeped in history with inns and public houses dating back centuries. It's not surprising
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'Serious' collision after car overturns on M6
A SECTION of the M6 has now reopened following what has been described as a serious collision. The motorway was closed southbound between junctions 36 and 39 following the incident last night. According to National Highways a car left the carriageway
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Auction day results in sale of Lake District guest house
A guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere went under the hammer at public auction earlier this week. (Image: Auction House Cumbria) Lake View Guest House, on Belsfield Terrace, was sold at Auction House Cumbria’s latest event which was held at the
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Couple who met on film set in New York marry at 13th century Lake District venue
A Cumbrian couple who met on a student film set in New York City celebrated a ‘perfect’ wedding day. Caroline Snape, a 29-year-old English teacher from Blackburn, married Peter Sikkens, a 33-year-old Physics teacher from Bolsward in The Netherlands
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The south Cumbrian businesses nominated for the Wedding Industry Awards 2025
Seven businesses from south Cumbria have been nominated as part of The Wedding Industry Awards 2025. The winners are set to be announced on Tuesday, November 12 at Larkspur Lodge in Knutsford. The businesses representing the south of the county
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Furness MP backs bereaved mum in calls for change of law
THE Furness MP has backed calls from campaigners including a bereaved mum from Cumbria to ban drivers under 21 from carrying passengers of a similar until six months after their test. Michelle Scrogham said she was supporting the campaign to introduce
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New award looks to find and celebrate the community heroes of Cartmel
A new award has been set up to find and celebrate the community heroes of a south Cumbrian town. Organised by Cartmel Primary School, found on Aynsome Road, the Pride of Cartmel awards were officially launched this week on Tuesday, October 22.
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Stalker sentenced after spying on woman and accessing her Facebook account
A STALKER has been sentenced for spying on a woman in her rear yard and accessing her private social media account. John-Reece Perry, of Howe Street, Barrow, pleaded guilty to stalking without fear/alarm/distress at South Cumbria Magistrates’
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Church 'disappointed' with planning inspector decision to refuse solar panels plan
CHURCH OFFICIALS have said they are ‘disappointed’ with a government inspector decision to turn down plans for a grade-II* listed Lake District church to install more than 20 solar panels in a bid to be more environmentally friendly and reduce heating
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Plans for Lake District homes to be decided by government inspector
A GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR will decide whether up to five 'large' homes can be built in the Lake District after an appeal was lodged. Bordriggs Farm Windermere Limited has submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate after an outline planning application
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Fix the Fells team repair popular Lake District path
A team of rangers and volunteers spent three days repairing a popular Lake District path for years to come. The Fix the Fells group has been working on the route to Lingcove Bridge in Eskdale, putting in drains and landscaping to help with erosion
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Barrow MP 'incredibly disappointed' with Ulverston library relocation plan
A SOUTH CUMBRIAN MP has stated she is ‘incredibly disappointed’ with the council’s decision to uphold the re-location of Ulverston's library service to the Coronation Hall. Members of the cabinet for Westmorland and Furness Council ratified the
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Planning Inspector to decide on 'Self Build' homes in South Cumbria
A GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR will decide whether a number of self-build homes can be constructed on the edge of Kendal after an appeal was lodged. Mr F and M Pennington have lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate after members of South Lakeland
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United Utilities 'acceptance' has changed towards sewage spills in Windermere
A WATER company boss said that people's 'acceptance' had changed towards sewage spills into Windermere. Andrew Kendall, wastewater lead for water company United Utilities, which serves seven million customers across the north west, appeared on
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Environment Agency praised for work in Kendal
The Environment Agency has been praised for its community and environmental work at an award ceremony. Cumbria in Bloom recognised the efforts made as part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme at their awards in Kendal last week. Four
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The 2 Cumbria pubs named among '20 brilliant places for a Sunday roast'
Tis the season for a slap-up roast, I think you'll agree? Yes, autumn can be wet and miserable but it does have its perks. The comfort food. The British love affair with the Sunday roast is as old as time. Almost every pub in the country will