HERE are the 10 most read stories this week in the Mail.

These are the ten articles that proved to be the biggest hits with our readers over the past seven days.

1. South Lakes Safari Zoo inspection found ‘major causes for concern

A ZOO inspection discovered ‘major causes for concern’ with a work experience student found unsupervised cleaning zebra and wildebeest stables – a report states.

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2. Ambleside, Windermere guided walks come to Lake District

A business owner in south Cumbria has started a new venture to explore the Lake District.

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3. Arnside deemed one of the best places to live by the sea

The Times has singled out an area in Cumbria as one of the 'best places to live by the sea in the UK'.

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4. Ulverston's family-friendly agricultural show coming to town

THE countdown is on to the return of a family-friendly agricultural show.

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5. Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'furious' over situation of Barrow school

An award-winning children's author has used his social media platform to draw attention to a Barrow primary school.

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6. Dalton man assaulted defenceless male at The Knights Bar in Barrow

A BAR attack left the victim unconscious and fearing he was going to be killed, a court heard.

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7. Barrow man jailed for 'degrading and humiliating' ex-girlfriend

A BARROW man has been jailed after his 'degrading and humiliating' behaviour resulted in his former partner contemplating suicide.

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8. Holly Lambert - woman admits affray at gathering in Ulverston

A WOMAN who was at a gathering with Holly Lambert moments before her death has admitted using or threatening unlawful violence.

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9. New landlady of General Burgoyne revealed

MEET the new landlady of The General Burgoyne in Great Urswick.

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10. Windermere, Oxenholme Northern train services cancelled

Certain train services have been cancelled in Cumbria today following disruption.

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