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Flood alerts are in force in parts of Cumbria. Environment Agency 21 February 2019

Large and powerful waves expected to batter Cumbria's coast for second day

Heavy traffic heading into Ambleside this morning

Man arrested on suspicion of drugs supply

Gaggle of gigs and eclectic mix from The Seals, Molly Warburton, Lau & Tin Pan Alley

From hedgelaying and a Sourpuss to The Music of The Moody Blues, what's not to like!

Charity ball raises more than £1 million

FELL RUNNING: Jebb gets lost - but still wins

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: A snowy scene at Wasdale Head

Police investigate alleged assault in supermarket car park

Windermere Ferry out of action for three weeks

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CCTV could be installed to tackle crime in South Lakes town

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Thieves held in locked pub

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Landslide causes disruption to rail services in Cumbria

Emergency road closure after inspection sparks public safety fears

Heartbroken family of 13-year-old girl pays tribute to her life

A595 blocked after lorry overturns

Bay Gateway partially blocked due to diesel spillage

Sports writer Richard Edmondson finds much to admire in Kendal Town's latest performance - but urges local people to support the team

LETTER: Praise for a magical album

Kirkby Lonsdale cottage is a charming Georgian gem for £495,000

Rising star in food industry gets top Lake District post

Council asked to recognise climate change as "an emergency"

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LETTER: My father had been in the wet mud for 90 minutes

NOSTALGIA: A bus pass or a grant towards a bicycle was made available to get to school

Mental health mile scheme starts in South Lakes

Biker thanks rescuers following accident in forest

Two national awards for Financial Management Bureau

LETTER: We are wanting to leave the EU, not Europe

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Jackpot is £25,000 for new Morecambe Bay hospitals lottery

Facelift for Silverdale clock on hold until after elections

Simple ways to beat the rising damp at home this winter

Chance to spot the elusive hawfinch at Sizergh Castle near Kendal

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French evening in Ingleton this weekend aims to raise money for Vera's Fund

Resurfacing works planned for M6 in Cumbria

LETTER: Thanks for re-uniting us with our house key

"We are seeking your ideas to help us improve Ulverston"

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Tube station chat-up led to wedding bells

"Everyone needs to play their part in ensuring the press has a sustainable future" - Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright

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Teenager who died in crash at crossroads is named

Police release e-fit image after assault in South Lakes

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RAF release timings for final flypast of Tornado jets in Cumbria

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Windermere Ferry resumes operation

Kendal road to shut for up to five days for water repair works

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John Woodcock inspired after Labour MPs quit party

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Bay views and cottage-style garden at Storth bungalow, £305,000

Police concerned for missing man who has links with Windermere

Tools stolen in raid on works vehicles in Sedbergh

New curators at Wordsworth's home open property up to the public

LETTER: Good to see councillors agreeing for once

Politicians react to Labour group resignations

Legion launches handy van services dedicated to army veterans

NOSTALGIA: History of Windermere building revealed

LETTER: Here's hoping!

Walkers wanted for Rosemere's popular Walk in the Dark event

LETTER: Are there too many unnecessary calls for ambulances?

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South Lakes council set new guidelines to alleviate air pollution

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Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedy heads to The Dukes

Concern over lack of safety awareness on Windermere

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New 60-bedroom hotel could boost Kendal economy by £5 million

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Updated

Missing Kendal man found

Hybrid trains set for Lakes Line?

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A591 partially blocked both ways

LETTER: Labour MPs have made wrong decision to leave the party

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Road blocked due to road traffic incident in Eden

Emergency services dealing with serious crash in Cumbria

Company fined after tragic death of father of two

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Anger at Easter rail shutdown in the Lakes

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LETTER: We support pupils taking strike action to draw attention to climate change

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Updated

Lorry blocks South Lakeland road

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New Road public consultation to be delayed

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Road to close near Kendal for about three days

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One lane on M6 Southbound closed for works

Sport

FELL RUNNING: Jebb gets lost - but still wins

Sports writer Richard Edmondson finds much to admire in Kendal Town's latest performance - but urges local people to support the team

FOOTBALL: Corinthians pick up dramatic win

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Sport

Poor start to the game cost Kendal Town, according to sports writer Richard Edmondson

Kendal Town 1 Glossop North End 3

Medal joy for judo duo

Helm Hill Runners bring Carnethy sword home

Kendal Town boss rallies fans as vital clash looms

Club offer to meet Kendal Town fan group

Bowled over Carnforth cricketers moving forward

HOCKEY: Windermere women battle but lose at Fylde

Tributes pour in for former Dalton United manager

Ulverston swimmers making a splash

HOCKEY: Windermere Seconds lose in tight game at Ormskirk

Rugby union: Harrogate 38 Kendal 0

HOCKEY: Windermere extend winning run

Rugby Union: Lymm 17 Kirkby Lonsdale 31

It's a mint day for new look Kendal Town

Sports writer Richard Edmondson reflects on a remarkable victory for Kendal Town on Saturday

Saturday Sport: Mintcakes win on the road but defeat for Kendal RUFC

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National sport

Billy Vunipola has ‘a lot of love’ for people of Pontypool and Wales

Pep Guardiola has no complaints over VAR as Manchester City edge past Schalke

Football rumours from the media

Guardiola warns City ‘don’t have a chance’ if Schalke errors are repeated

Defiant Sarri ignores fan unrest as he perseveres with principles

Evans sails into Delray quarters while Norrie falls after epic clash in Rio

Morgan hails Roy and Root after record-breaking Windies win

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Cumbria

Kendal Town 1 Glossop North End 3

Warning after pick-pockets strike twice in town centre

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Medal joy for judo duo

Weekend walk: A stroll through Grange and Cartmel

Developer McCarthy and Stone matches up over-60s pen pals

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Education

Kendal school is rated 'good'

Smiles all round as nursery wins praise

Lakes School's head's delight at new report

The new class at Wilson's Endowed CE School, Over Kellet

Athlete Wendy opens new running track at school

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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

Behind the News: Green fingers can cultivate good mental health

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Climate change: Pupils rebel and walk out of school in protest

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Cows put down after woman hurt in collision with cattle

End in sight for long running Kendal roadworks

Man and woman assaulted by a large group in town centre

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National news

Murder probe after 16-year-old boy stabbed to death

More Brexit talks held in Brussels as May insists progress is being made

May’s Tory party ‘destroying itself’ claims breakaway MP Wollaston

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British Gas owner Centrica warns energy price cap will hit 2019 performance

Labour and Conservatives braced for further defections to Independent Group

Barclays puts by £150m for Brexit uncertainty as profits edge lower

Brothers in Smollett case ‘manned up’ to correct story, says lawyer

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