THESE were the top ten best-performing stories published in the Mail this week.

Why not start by taking a look back at our hour-by-hour coverage on how events unfolded during the night of the 2024 General Election.

READ MORE HERE: General Election: Recap as Labour sweeps to landslide win

New Barrow and Furness MP 'incredibly humbled' as Labour take seat

The new MP for Barrow and Furness has described her victory as one of the 'proudest moments of my life'.

Labour's Michelle Scrogham swept to victory in the constituency ahead of the sitting MP, Conservative Simon Fell.

READ MORE HERE: New Barrow and Furness MP 'incredibly humbled' as Labour take seat

Lake District: Red squirrel visits toy shop Barneys News Box

A SHOP in the Lake District had an unexpected visitor this week when a red squirrel decided to take a look at its toy section. 

READ MORE HERE: Unexpected visitor - red squirrel inspects toy section of Lakes store

Seven dogs from Animal Rescue Cumbria ready for rehoming

Seven lovely pooches currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria are ready for rehoming. 

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog has been assessed by the animal care team, they can be advertised for adoption.

READ MORE HERE: Seven sweet rescue dogs are hoping to find their forever families

Green light to build dozens of new homes in Cartmel, Cumbria

PLANS to build dozens of homes in a south Cumbria village have been given the green light.

Members of South Lakeland local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council approved plans from Holbeck Homes to build 39 properties to the south of Hagg Lane in Cartmel.

READ MORE HERE: Green light to build dozens of new homes in south Cumbria village

Northern passenger says Furness Line 4/5G 'deadspot' leads to fines

A MOBILE signal 'deadspot' has lead to a commuter being fined three times on a rural section of the Furness Line. 

READ MORE HERE: Mobile signal 'deadspot' flagged by Furness passenger fine as 'tickets do not load'

Timings as historic Midland Pullman train to pass through Cumbria

A HISTORIC train is due to pass through Cumbria.

Train fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the Midland Pulman when it passes through Furness on Thursday.

READ MORE HERE: Timings as historic Midland Pullman train to pass through Cumbria

Star Wars named rescue kittens looking for their new homes

Meet the lovely ‘Star Wars’ kittens currently looking for their forever homes

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once their cats are ready to find a new family, they can be advertised for adoption, here are some of the latest fledglings…

READ MORE HERE: Star Wars named kittens looking for a forever home

Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show returns in August

AN annual agricultural show is set to return next month.

The Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show will be shining a light on rural life.

READ MORE HERE: Agricultural show returns to market town in south Cumbria

Askam Football Club aims to be 'one of best' in Cumbria

An amateur football club in Cumbria has its targets set on becoming 'one of the best' in the region.

Ahead of the upcoming season, Askam United Football Club are looking to work with local businesses to both bring in additional funding and further raise its profile within the community.

READ MORE HERE: Local football club aims to become 'one of the best' in the area