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Plans to build new homes in Cumbria village approved PLANS to build homes on a former orchard in south Cumbria have been given the green light – with half the proposed properties set to be affordable. Lake District pub reveals expansion plans A Lake District inn has lodged plans to add a bike storage facility as part of plans from the venue to encourage ‘sustainable tourism’. "We're trying to keep music available" - exciting performances coming to Cumbria Mike Gerrard and Iona Brown, principal players from the RNS, will be the stars of three separate shows in the county next month. Cumbrian country house hotel in top 10% on TripAdvisor The Lancrigg, which enjoys views from its spot below Helm Crag, has been given the Travellers’ Choice Award from the hospitality specialists. Cumbrian community to celebrate beloved TV characters with scarecrow festival The event will take place around the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend at the end of the month, the latest in an annual series put on by the community. Over 2000 visitors and £80,000 sales - record breaking festival for Ulverston Printfest returned to the Coro over the weekend, transforming the site into a "printmaker's paradise". Grade II listed bank in the heart of Furness market town to go under the hammer Grade II listed bank in the heart of Furness market town to go under the hammer Hospice hopes to use sporting memories to help old people in Cumbria St Mary's Hospice is launching a new group from next month which will encourage people to open up and get active. Man, 32, sentenced after sending threatening voice messages to cause distress/anxiety A MAN who intended to cause another to feel anxiety or distress by sending abusive and threatening voice messages has been sentenced. Cruiserweight boxing legend to visit Cumbria FORMER Cruiserweight World Champion Jonny Nelson MBE will visit Ulverston for a weekend in May. Read more

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