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Lake District chef wins national sustainability award
A Lake District chef has won a top sustainability award after impressing judges with a zero waste menu at a national competition.
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Workington teenager appointed as Cumbria’s first High Sheriff’s Police Cadet
A Workington teenager has been appointed as Cumbria's first High Sheriff's Police Cadet to give young people a stronger voice in the community.
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Kendal relief road plan misses out on Government cash
Council bosses have expressed disappointment after the Government rejected plans to include the Kendal Northern Access Route in its investment programme.
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Lake District rescue call outs rise – can teams keep up?
Lake District mountain rescue teams have seen a nine per cent increase in call outs for the year to date.
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Lake District mountain biker airlifted to hospital after crash
A mountain biker has been airlifted to hospital after suffering chest and arm injuries in the Lake District.
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Former Carlisle music teacher returns for Mozart piano concert
A former Carlisle music teacher is returning to the county to perform a Mozart piano concerto.
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Great Air Ambulance Air raises £1.2m towards new helicopter
The Great North Air Ambulance Service has raised over £1m towards securing a new helicopter to safeguard its lifesaving operations.
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Warning over phone scams targeting vulnerable people in Cumbria
People are urged to check on vulnerable relatives after fraudsters targeted residents with phone scams.
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New technology and digital chief appointed by Cumbrian council
A digital and technology chief has been appointed by a Cumbrian council to drive transformation across the authority.
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£6m for Lake District farming projects over last five years
Almost £6m has been invested into Lake District farming projects over the last five years to help nature, climate and rural communities.
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Woman banned from keeping animals for life after 21 dogs found in van
A woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after 21 dogs and a cat were found living in soiled crates in Barrow.
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Carlisle event to focus on hope and recovery after trauma
A former paratrooper and firefighter who rebuilt his life after trauma is bringing a mental health recovery event to Carlisle.
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New initiative launches to tackle hate crime across Cumbria
A new police initiative aimed at tackling hate crime has been launched across Cumbria as part of a week-long awareness campaign.
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Cumbria’s first Taco Bell set to open this week
Cumbria's first Taco Bell is set to open its doors this week.
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Cumbrian optician shortlisted for national award
An independent Penrith optician has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
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People asked for views on new play areas in West Cumbria
People are being asked for their views on new play equipment for two parks in Whitehaven and Egremont.
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Apprenticeship success for Cranstons butcher Joseph Bouch
Cranstons butcher Joseph Bouch has successfully passed his Level 2 Butchery Apprenticeship.
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Woman, 45, charged with arson after Penrith flat fire
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with arson following a flat fire in Penrith.
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Kendal bridge set to close for five days
A Kendal bridge will close to traffic for up to five days from tomorrow for repairs following an incident earlier this year.
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16-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured after Carlisle crash
A 16-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and a woman was arrested following a crash in Carlisle.