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 to calls to shut down Dalton's zoo after new claims of animal welfare issues.

An online petition has amassed more than 32,000 signatures following claims of animal neglect made by ex-employees of the South Lakes Safari Zoo.

READ MORE: Calls for council to revoke licence of Cumbria zoo

Plans for homes in Beckside, Cumbria, set for approval

PLANS for three homes in a south Cumbrian village are set to be given the green light by the council despite receiving 27 objections.

Members of South Lakeland local area planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to approve plans for the houses to be built on land off Lady Moyra Incline in Beckside.

READ MORE: Controversial plans for homes in south Cumbrian village set to be approved

Lake District: Emma Wilkinson attacked mother on birthday weekend away

A DAUGHTER acted ‘like a possessed demon’ when she assaulted her mother during the night on a spa weekend at a Lake District hotel, a court heard.

Preston Crown Court heard Emma Jayne Wilkinson was celebrating her mother’s birthday at the Lakeside Hotel & Spa at Newby Bridge when she assaulted her.

READ MORE: Daughter acted 'like a possessed demon' as she attacked her own mother

Lake District: 2 acres of land at Lowick Green for sale

A ‘rare’ opportunity to acquire several ‘beautiful’ acres of land in the Lake District has become available.

Two acres of land in Barbmire Woods have been advertised for sale with Corrie and Co estate agents.

READ MORE: 'Unique slice of paradise' in the Lake District for sale

Lake District: Guest house in Bowness for sale at auction

A guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere is going for sale at public auction next week.

With a guide price of £425,000, Lake View Guest House on Belsfield Terrace is going under the hammer with Auction House Cumbria.

READ MORE: Guest house in ‘popular’ Lake District village to go under the hammer

Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin up for sale for £10,000

A 50p coin depicting a beloved Beatrix Potter character has been given an asking price of £10,000.

The item is being sold on eBay for 20,000 times its original face value and is located in Doncaster.

READ MORE: The rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin with a £10,000 asking price

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland plans Barrow show

'One of the greatest drummers of all time' and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is coming to Barrow.

Stewart Copeland, made famous as a member of The Police, will be bringing his 'Have I Said Too Much?' tour to The Forum on September 25 2025.

READ MORE: A-List rockstar and 'one of the greatest drummers of all time' comes to Barrow

BAE worker diagnosed with 'extremely rare' cancer

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to support a Barrow dad undergoing chemotherapy.

Kyle Henderson, a father and project team leader at BAE Systems, found out about his ‘extremely rare’ disease earlier this month.

READ MORE: Barrow dad, 34, diagnosed with ‘extremely rare’ cancer

Car parked at Booths in Kirkby Lonsdale egged as police investigate

POLICE have launched an investigation into a spate of anti-social behaviour.

Eggs were thrown at cars and homes, and rubbish dumped on vehicles, in Kirkby Lonsdale, police said.

READ MORE: 'Untouchable teens' cover car in eggs and pumpkin