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Volunteers use up to 66 miles of wool to knit 178 Christmas Jumpers for town bollards
A staggering 63 miles worth of wool has been used to decorate 178 bollards in a Cumbria town, it was revealed this week. Volunteers in Dalton took on the mammoth task of kitting Christmas Jumpers for the bollards throughout the town. Last
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Round-up of the top 10 stories published in The Mail this week
THESE are the top ten best performing stories based on web hits that we published in the Mail this week. Lake District: Coniston and Derwentwater fail to meet standards TWO swimming spots in the Lake District have failed to meet the minimum
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Mail
The Mail published 17 death notices last week. Every week, The Mail publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online
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Round-up of court stories published last week in The Mail
These are the criminal court and inquest stories we covered in The Mail last week. Darren Richmond jailed for 16 years for multiple child sex offences A 'PREDATOR' has been jailed after admitting nine child sexual offences. Darren Richmond
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These are the inquest hearings taking place across Cumbria next week
THESE are the inquests and inquest openings that are due to be heard this week at Cumbria Coroners' Court in Cockermouth. Tuesday, December 3 – Thursday, December 5. Coroner: Miss Kirsty Gomersal 10:00am Alexander Reginald Cole Age
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Police confirm locations of road safety speed camera vans across county
CUMBRIA Police have announced the location of their speed camera vans today (Sunday, December 1). The road safety vans will be operating on the A5086, Cockermouth, the A595 between Cockermouth & Moota and the A66 between Cockermouth & Penrith.
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Lake District restaurant joins Michelin Guide three months after opening
A fine dining restaurant in the Lake District has been listed in the Michelin Guide for the first time. The Schelly in Ambleside has claimed a spot in the prestigious Michelin Guide within three months of opening its doors. (Image: Phil Rigby
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Hawcoat Park show plenty of fight to win away to Egremont
EGREMONT 17 HAWCOAT PARK 23 IT was a patched-up maroon and white squad who made the trip up the coast to take on Egremont, and, after a very committed workman-like team performance, came away from the normal Bleach Green fortress with a rare
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High School sweethearts marry in the Lake District as RAF fly overhead
A couple, who fell in love as teenagers, celebrated their ‘perfect’ big day in the Lake District. Kelly Payne, a 33-year-old Head of Service for a Payroll & Accounting Company married Matt Payton, a 32-year-old Manufacturing Engineer for Toyota
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Keswick to Barrow event raises over £500,000 for first time in its history
This year's Keswick to Barrow walk has surpassed the £500,000 mark for the first time in the event's history. Back in May, over 3,000 people took part in the 57th edition of the event, which saw attendees tackle the 40-mile challenge, as well as
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Santa's visit to the Lake District raises money for local food bank
Santa's upcoming visit to the Lake District will be used to support a local food bank. Lindeth Howe Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere is putting on a holiday market on Sunday, December 8 from 12 noon until 3pm. This will see local crafters selling
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Christmas market event in Barrow looks to build on 'jolly success' of debut
A festive event in Barrow is looking to build on the 'jolly success' of its debut last year. 'Another Local Christmas Market' will be returning to Hawcoat Park on Sunday, December 8 between 11am and 3pm. Read more: Barrow AFC help transform
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Co-op store reopens in the Lake District after seven-week transformation
A Co-op store is looking like a 'brand new' site after going through a seven-week transformation. The 1,350 square foot convenience store, located in Broadgate, Grasmere, officially reopened its doors last week after work was carried out to improve
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Child sex offences, drug supply, robbery & more – Criminals jailed in November
WE COVERED ten court cases last month which resulted in defendants being put behind bars for a combined total of 354 months (29.5 years). Below are the stories we covered (in no particular order). (Image: Lewis Uren. Credit: Cumbria Police
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62-year-old man charged with six counts of historic sexual assaults on a child
A MAN has been charged with several historic sexual assaults on an underage girl. Stephen Roddie, of West Shore Park on Walney, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court for his first court hearing into the case on November 25. The 62-year-old
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List of places affected by planned power cuts in Cumbria next week – postcode check
A NUMBER of planned power cuts are in place across Cumbria next week, as engineers work to improve the electricity network in the area. We’ve taken a look at all of the dates and places planned power cuts will take place throughout the week, according
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Cumbrian treasure find reports drop by over 20 per cent
Fewer treasure finds were reported in Cumbria last year, a reduction of over 20 per cent. Provisional data from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport shows 1,358 treasure finds were reported in England and Wales in 2023, down slightly from
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Council to decide plans to upgrade sewer network in Cumbrian village
PLANS to upgrade the sewer network which are designed to protect against ‘foul water flooding’ could be given the go-ahead next week. Members of South Lakeland local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to
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Police target domestic abuse at time of year when 'offences might rise'
Work is being done in Cumbria to target domestic abuse at a time of year when 'offences might rise'. Specialist experienced officers will be available at drop-in surgeries in Barrow and Kendal where people can speak face-to-face outside a police
