These are the 10 articles that were the most popular with our readers across the past seven days.

Work starts on making 'notorious' M6 junction safer

It follows a fatal collision involving a car and a bus in September, as well as the death of a motorbike passenger in July.

Read more: M6: Work starts on making 'notorious' junction safer | The Mail

Rescuers called out for missing dog in Morecambe Bay

Bay Search and Rescue was contacted by a local farmer after this border collie ran into the bay at Humphrey Head between Grange and Flookburgh.

Read more: Bay Search and Rescue look for missing dog in Morecambe Bay | The Mail

Cumbrian town highlighted for its lack of tourists

Grange-over-Sands has been highlighted for its Victorian promenade, hidden gardens, stunning walks and, notably, lack of tourists.

Read more: Quaint Cumbrian town highlighted for its lack of tourists | The Mail

Seven dogs looking for their forever homes in Cumbria

Seven dogs, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, are now ready to find their next owners.

Read more: Meet the seven new dogs looking for forever homes in Cumbria | The Mail

BAE Systems lodges plans for drug and alcohol test centre

The defence giants have submitted a planning application to install a single storey Portakabin building in the car park to the back of Waterside House.

Read more: BAE Systems lodges plans for drug and alcohol test centre in Barrow | The Mail

Status Quo fans turn up at wrong theatre after 350 mile trip

Roy and Pam Roberts made the journey from their home in Torquay, Devon, but found what they thought was the right venue closed to the public.

Read more: Status Quo fans turn up at wrong theatre after 350 mile trip to Barrow | The Mail

Furness General ward shake-up details revealed

Several wards are due to be repurposed or closed as part of a restructuring to beds at the hospital.

Read more: Full plan for Furness General ward shake-up revealed | The Mail

Tortoise missing for seven months found just 0.1 mile away

'Shelly' the Hermann's tortoise, went missing from her home in Ramsgate Crescent in April and was discovered close to Andy's Fish and Chip Shop.

Read more: Barrow: Tortoise missing for seven months found just 0.1 mile away | The Mail

RAF and Royal Navy conduct exercise in Barrow

Many residents in Barrow were stunned this week to see RAF and Royal Navy helicopters not only circling overhead - but also landing.

Read more: VIDEO: Why RAF and Royal Navy and helicopters were landing in Barrow | The Mail

Lakeland celebrates 60 years of business with celebrity guests

The kitchenware brand held a special party to mark the milestone at its flagship store in Windermere on Thursday, November 7.

Read more: Lake District: Bake Off star marks Lakeland 60 years in Windermere | The Mail