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Cumbria’s Marathon Man Gary McKee set to reach halfway in 100 run challenge

Cumbria’s Marathon Man Gary McKee is set to reach the halfway point of his latest fundraising challenge on Saturday.

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Windermere Ferry’s return delayed by day

Windermere Ferry will be out of service for an extra day.

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Personal safety phone app launches in Barrow

A personal safety phone app has launched in Barrow.

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Heated debate over sanctuary status for north and West Cumbria

There was a heated debate this week when councillors considered the contents of a petition objecting to north and West Cumbria being considered as an area of sanctuary.

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Tributes to cyclist who died following A6 crash with HGV

The family of a man who died following a collision with a HGV on the A6 earlier this year have paid tribute to his life.

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New support group launches for young mums

A new peer support group for young mums will launch this month.

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£150,000 to draw up masterplan for Windermere Gateway transport hub

Part of the ambitious Windermere Gateway project has been resurrected.

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Two arrested after break-in at Carlisle phone shop

Two people have been arrested following a break-in at a Carlisle phone shop.

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Taste Cumbria dates revealed for 2026

Food festival Taste Cumbria has released its dates for 2026.

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Open table: West Cumbrian pub offers scheme to cheer people up

A West Cumbrian pub is offering up to 10 people the chance to have dinner on them.

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Heavy load road movement planned for Barrow

BAE Systems is due to move a heavy load by road tomorrow afternoon.

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Cumberland’s new chief executive sets out his vision

The Cumberland's new CEO has set out his vision for the organisation.

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Abnormal load warning for M6 this weekend

Drivers are warned that an abnormal load will be transported on the M6 this weekend.

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Today’s mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria

Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.

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Final countdown for 2026 Cumbria Food Awards

The final countdown to the 2026 Cumbria Food Awards has begun.

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Futamura workers poised for strike action after pay talks fail

Workers at Futamura in Wigton are poised for strike action after pay talks failed.

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Workington Town on tour arrives in Aspatria

Workington Town’s inspiring Town on Tour initiative is encouraging young rugby league players across West Cumbria and held its first training session for 2026.

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4.99% rise in council tax in north and West Cumbria

Households in north and West Cumbria face a 4.99% council tax rise from April.

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Operation to target masked and dangerous e-bike riders in Barrow

An operation has been launched after an increase in anti-social behaviour by young people on e-bikes in Barrow town centre.

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Council reviews free school transport

A Cumbrian council said it was reviewing the free school transport it offered to pupils as its budgets are under increasing pressure.