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Over 40 arrests made as part of operation to target anti-social behaviour
Dozens of people have been arrested across Cumbria as part of a £1million pound operation to target anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence. Four months into Operation Enhance, Cumbria Police has carried out 143 stop and searches, received
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Roadworks on the A590 this week - see the list
Drivers in South Cumbria will have four National Highways roadworks to watch out for this week. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, is: • A590, from 7.30am November 4 to 6.30pm December 2, severe delays (more
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Cumbrian spot with 'breathtaking winter landscapes' among best Christmas towns
Christmas is the season for indulgent treats, community warmth, and that unmistakable festive magic. Let's be honest though, there’s no better place to experience it all than in a charming market town (cough cough, in Cumbria). With searches
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'Cash is not King' - Company defends decision to no longer accept cash
A wholesale meat supplier in Ulverston has defended its decision to stop accepting cash after it faced a social media backlash. Ulverston Meat Company, based on North Lonsdale Road, announced on its Facebook page that it would be switching to card
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Theories behind the 'Beast of Cumbria' and where the legend came from
The Beast of Cumbria is an urban, or rather, a rural legend that refuses to be fur-gotten. The first recorded sightings of big cats roaming in the UK countryside date all the way back to 1860 in the Victorian era when wealthy people were known
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Westmorland and Furness loses one in eight ATMs since 2021
Westmorland and Furness has lost one in eight ATMs in three years, new analysis shows. This mirrors a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK. New analysis of LINK data – a network of cash machines – shows there were 170 ATMs
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How to find your nearest 'Warm Spot' this winter
Residents in Westmorland and Furness looking for somewhere to warm up and have a hot drink and a chat will be able to choose from nearly 100 local “warm spots” this winter. The council there has been an 'incredible response' from organisations
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Inside Windermere’s newest accommodation for visitors
The dictionary definition of Sheep pen: 1. Sheep pen n. an enclosure, a designated, enclosed area for livestock. With a little poetic licence The Penn is the human equivalent of a place to gather, a safe space that is cosy and protected. It is
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Pub reopens with major change following refurbishment
A PUB has extended its opening hours following refurbishment. The Ferry on Walney closed last week while work to refurbish the pub and carvery took place. It has reopened and is now open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Plans lodged to convert house in south Cumbria into a children's home
PLANS have been lodged to convert a house into a children’s home in Kendal. Therapeutic Care Ltd has applied to Westmorland and Furness Council for a lawful development certificate to convert a property on Wattsfield Road into a children’s home
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Petition gathers 1,500 signatures amid changes to gynaecology ward at FGH
A PETITION calling for a shake-up to specialist gynaecology services at Barrow's hospital to be reversed has amassed more than 1,500 signatures. A number of wards at Furness General Hospital are facing being closed or repurposed as part of what
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Petition to protect South Cumbrian post office reaches over 2000 signatures
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition to protect Kendal Post Office against its potential closure. A petition launched by MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron, which calls on the Post Office to protect postal services in Kendal Town Centre
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Funding to address long waiting times for ADHD assessments 'not materialised'
FUNDING to address waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments in south Cumbria and Lancashire has ‘not materialised’ due to financial pressures, a report states. The ‘Reporting from Committees: Escalation and Assurance Report’ prepared for the
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'Extremely jealous’ man, 37, goes on trial accused of controlling ex-girlfriend
AN ‘EXTREMELY jealous’ man has gone on trial accused of manipulating his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his two children. James Barr, 37, formerly of Askam-in-Furness, is charged with engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family
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Salvation Army launch appeal for new toy and gift donations
The Salvation Army is appealing for donations of new toys to help struggling families during the festive season. Each year, Salvation Army churches ask people to donate new toys and gifts for children whose families are unable to make ends meet
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Double your money to keep vulnerable older people warm this winter
Match funders have pledged to double any money donated to Cumbria's Winter Warmth Appeal. The annual appeal, run by Cumbria Community Foundation since 2010, aims to help vulnerable older people to meet their heating bills. Jenny Benson, director
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Cancer centre given 'centre of excellence' status for radiotherapy
Rosemere Cancer Centre has been designated a 'centre of excellence' for a new type of radiotherapy. Surface Guided Radiotherapy Treatment (SGRT) is a high-precision method of delivering radiotherapy, which was already in use at the centre.
