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Garden in memory of community champion opens in Kirkby Stephen

A new public space dedicated to the memory of a much-missed champion of the community has been officially opened in Kirkby Stephen. 

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England’s highest open-air swimming pool to reopen this week

England's highest open-air swimming pool is set to reopen this week after a concerted fundraising campaign.

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Knife amnesty begins in Cumbria

A knife amnesty begins this week in Cumbria.

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Road closes in both directions near Sedbergh following crash

The A684 was closed in both directions following collision near Lincoln’s Inn Bridge, west of Sedbergh.

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Dog owners warned not to leave pets in hot cars

Dog owners are being warned not to leave their pet in the car during the hot spell.

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Driving school car gets ticket for parking in Lake District bus stop

A car - used to teach people to drive - has been issued a ticket after it was found parked in a Lake District bus stop.

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Lake District walker gives up Three Peaks Challenge to help woman in distress

A woman attempting the Three Peaks Challenge abandoned it after coming across a lone walker in distress.

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Lake District set to hit big screen in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Cumbrian movie lovers might spot some familiar locations in the latest Mission Impossible film, starring Tom Cruise.

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Luxury Midland Pullman journeys through Cumbria

The luxurious Midland Pullman journeyed through Cumbria as it took passengers on a scenic tour.

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Firefighters tackle multiple wildfires across Cumbria

Fire crews have been tackling multiple wildfires across Cumbria.

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Stolen items found and men arrested within 20 minutes by Barrow police

Stolen items were found and three men were arrested in just 20 minutes by Barrow police.

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Upturned kayak prompts three-hour search in Lake District

An upturned kayak prompted a three-hour search in the Lake District.

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Over £7 million in funding approved for major Penrith community projects

Over £7 million in funding has been approved for two major Penrith community projects.

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Man exposes himself in Penrith

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a man exposing himself in Penrith.

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Cumbria fire service pays respects after three die in Bicester fire

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service have paid their respects after two firefighters and a member of the public died in a serious fire in Bicester.

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Wildfire risk remains high in Lake District as hot and dry weather continues

People are being warned that wildfire risk is still high in Cumbria and the Lake District.

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Coastguard called out three times in one day in West Cumbria

Whitehaven Coastguard were called out three times in one day in West Cumbria.

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Extensive policing measures in place for Appleby Horse Fair 2025

Extensive policing measures are in place for this year's Appleby Horse Fair.

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Appeal for witnesses after three car crash in Carlisle

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a three car crash in Carlisle.