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Person airlifted to hospital following serious two-vehicle collision on A591

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Burglary at Jewsons in Kendal being investigated by police

First look at plans for new homes in Burneside

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Kendal flood walls to rise in spring

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Windermere ferry back in action following mechanical faults

South Lakes Festive parade could be called off this year

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Amateur sailor joins round-the-world-yacht race for Unicef

Peace Day walk recreated by members of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club

David Morris MP readopted to fight next election for the Conservatives

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Women climbers from Europe converge on the Lake District

Partner appointed to take forward vision for land at Orrest Head, Windermere

Cumbrian brewery owner's teetotal year raises thousands for baby charities

Minecraft book released by Eden couple

Woman treated by Mountain Rescue Team after fall in the Lake District

First paramedic students graduate from University of Cumbria

Everest on skis is the challenge for Charlie

Top music festival tips its hat to sage of Coniston

Rogan opens a new eatery in the heart of the Lakes

LETTER: There is no Planet B

LETTER: I wouldn't live in London for a big gold clock

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Cumbria hospital gets £1 million refurb including a virtual ceiling

Partner appointed to take forward Windermere Gateway project

Lakeland damson gin, jam and syrup impress food awards judges

New President for Kendal Rotary

LETTER: Jos should be applauded for her wildfowl campaign

Abandoned car found by residents triggers investigation

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Kendal pupils are 'Anthem Kids' at Cricket World Cup showdown

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Ruth Pedley BEM devoted her life to help others

Joss returns to Lakeland fells to complete 1962 mountain trial

Staveley plan sparks anger

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South Lakes art group make donation to Bay Search and Rescue

Exciting and challenging theme brings out the best in artists

Celebratory concert in memory of late benefactor

FAITH VIEWPOINT: vision to make Cumbria a place of welcome for people of all backgrounds

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Acclaimed artists go back to their roots for new exhibition

Theatre group goes for darker comedy

National Garden Scheme event in Grange on July 28

LETTER: Bay is a dangerous place

Kendal-based radio station looking for new volunteers

A grand day out at local food festival

Town gets ready to welcome the Tour of Britain

Extraordinary instrumental album that helped create an empire

LETTER: Probability of Morecambe Bay barrage 'almost zero'

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LETTER: Do you know where the John Gough archive is?

International pupils learning the sport of rugby at Kendal

Community day held at Warton Crag to get local opinion about area

Ask the medic: How should I start exercising?

NOSTALGIA: Stepping out on a Sergeant Monday

Couple plan new house in Ulverston

Reopening plan for Grange-over-Sands care home

LETTER: There's no such thing as a dangerous road

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Kendal axe attacker warned to "expect" jail term

Thriving scout group look to recruit

Dorothy Wordsworth heads to London for special exhibition

Tender climbers are terrific because they grow their socks off

PHOTOS: It’s prom night in the South Lakes

Standards good once again at Eden school

South Lakes mental health charity launches appeal

'Rethink decision' plea by MP Tim Farron

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Couple plan new coffee shop for Grange-over-Sands

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Ulverston parties at Furness Tradition and Retro Rendezvous

LETTER: We all have individual choices to make

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LETTER: Our roads 'a disgrace' compared to Europe

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Anniversary of world heritage designation celebrated at Windermere Jetty event

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Tears and cheers over a century of football at Kendal Town FC

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McDonald's set to open in Ulverston by mid-2020

LETTER: Please wake up to climate change

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Walk held in memory of Bill Mitchell

Jebb takes the Wasdale win and Ambleside Juniors win the champs

Gardening show aims to boost entries even further

Cumbria garden map inspired by London Underground

LETTER: Our armed forces are there to keep us safe from harm

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Sport

Blaydes cutting it with the tennis elite

Windermere school are county sports champs

Kendal’s cup joy is doubled

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Sport

Westmorland Cricket League - mid-season review

Blain's four wicket haul keeps Netherfield in title race

Super Sam ensures no Holme comforts as Westgate cruise to win

A chance to give netball a go

Ambleside Sports to host Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling junior world championships

New Eden women's rugby team all set to soar

Skipper's delight as Netherfield clinch last four spot

All set for Westmorland League T20 showdown

Kendal collapse at Blackpool

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Netherfield A keep up pressure on leaders Victoria A in South Westmorland Senior Bowling League

Barlow super show seals Kendal AC win

Atholl sails to victory in calm conditions

Battling Brennan brings home trophy

Fathom is first over the line

Soft ball cricket proves big hit

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Finn and Fred star

Many records smashed by south lakes fell runners in English Championship counter race

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National sport

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he did not snub Gareth Bale

Arsenal edging closer to Dani Ceballos loan deal

Wednesday report Newcastle to Premier League

Rodri confident he can add a physical edge to Manchester City

British players who have moved to the Bundesliga

Geraint Thomas set to battle for supremacy in decisive stages of Tour de France

Butt named as head of first-team development by Manchester United

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Cumbria

Ensure new ambulances come to South Cumbria - MP

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Windermere Dragon Bay event a resounding success

Test purchases of knives and alcohol carried out

Brough pupils are top of the class

Cumbrian police officer who single-handedly tackled a man armed with an axe is recognised with Bravery Award

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Education

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Pupils' achievement celebrated at South Lakes school's annual prize giving ceremony

School prepares for Rose Queen gala which dates back to Second World War

Young South Lakes chefs don whites and impress diners

Young chefs from South Lakes school hope to impress diners

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Safety on the Sands

Safety on the Sands

A Westmorland Gazette campaign

Education

Helping you to make the right choice

Stop the fly-tippers

Stop the fly-tippers

Stop the fly-tippers

Centenary

WW1 Centenary section

Eden

CCTV image released after theft of bikes from outside Kendal Leisure Centre

Tributes paid to long-serving councillor

COMPETITION: Choose your favourite June photo for 2020 Gazette Calendar

Culinary wizardry from South Lakes pupils at Westmorland General Hospital

Residents come together for annual rushbearing

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National news

British Airways seeking court injunction to halt strike action by pilots

Government alleges sabotage as Venezuela experiences another power blackout

Mum ‘humbled’ after Lionel Messi plays football with her 11-year-old on holiday

Harry to join environmental campaigner at youth empowerment scheme

Pictish man who was ‘brutally’ killed may have been royalty, researchers say

Man charged with murder of Asim Khan in Cardiff

Police investigating gunshots in London borough of Hackney

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