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Manna House chief officer Andrea Aldridge said she hoped they could have a more regular funding arrangement with the council.

‘Stop making us beg’ – Homeless charity head calls on council to restore funding

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team in action

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team in action

Mountain rescuers called out twice after iPhone SOS alerts near Styhead Pass

Charity cyclist wins £600 of new gear after completing 53-mile Furness ride

Lake District layby to become compound for major Windermere wastewater works

The Britannia Inn

The Britannia Inn

Village pub rescued after six years derelict on the market for £395k

Why this Grasmere bungalow will now be demolished rather than extended

Runners are encouraged to wear fancy dress

Runners are encouraged to wear fancy dress

Lake District runners encouraged to dress up for Halloween parkrun

Mary's Shell, one of the sculptures on the coast

Mary's Shell, one of the sculptures on the coast

The Lancashire seaside town with a sea ogre on its shore

Dales Traditional butchers taking their prize

Dales Traditional butchers taking their prize

Kirkby Lonsdale Beef and Marmite sausage takes the win at UK sausage week

Cats urged to stay indoors at Halloween as darker evenings raise accident risks

More volunteers are needed at Ulverston Inshore Rescue

More volunteers are needed at Ulverston Inshore Rescue

Volunteers needed to 'make a difference on the water' with rescue team

A new luxurious star gazing experience has been launched

A new luxurious star gazing experience has been launched

The luxury Lake District stargazing escape with a £2k price tag

The new owners of the Windermere Convenience Store have been warmly welcomed by the community

The new owners of the Windermere Convenience Store have been warmly welcomed by the community

New owners have 'exciting plans' for Lake District convenience store

New underground wastewater system approved at historic Lake District estate

David Morris amongst Conservative Party faithful

David Morris amongst Conservative Party faithful

Former MP selected to challenge Lizzie Collinge for Morecambe and Lunesdale seat

Lake District visitors urged to take care following Storm Boelo damage

Pepsi is looking for a new home

Pepsi is looking for a new home

Rescue cat Pepsi seeks quiet home after recovering from eye surgery

Rhonda Hendry, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Reggie and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Colling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps at NHSGGC's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Rhonda Hendry, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Reggie and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Colling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps at NHSGGC's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Kendal couple donate cooling cots to Glasgow unit in memory of stillborn son

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The plot of land at Vendace Court in Keswick

The plot of land at Vendace Court in Keswick

'I cannot buy an ordinary house here' says woman fighting planners to build one

Discover four distinctive Windermere homes

Staveley road set for closure

Staveley road set for closure

Local government

Westmorland and Furness village road set to close for two days

Pauline Eyre is bringing her show Anyone for Tennis? to Keswick

Pauline Eyre is bringing her show Anyone for Tennis? to Keswick

Wimbledon line judge turned comedian brings tennis show to Keswick

The Wheelhouse Nightclub

The Wheelhouse Nightclub

Former soldier sentenced for sexual assault in South Cumbria nightclub

Plans for a temporary campsite in the Lake District have been allowed because prior approval was not required. Source: Google.

Plans for a temporary campsite in the Lake District have been allowed because prior approval was not required. Source: Google.

60-day pop-up campsite approved at Lake District site

Family pay tribute to 'sadly missed' 77-year-old after fatal collision

Picture courtesy of North Yorkshire Police.

Picture courtesy of North Yorkshire Police.

Pictures: Instant mash spill blocks Yorkshire arterial route

Lake District garden centre unveils three magical Santa experiences

Lake District garden centre unveils three magical Santa experiences

Lake District garden centre unveils three magical Santa experiences

Long queues are reported on the A590

Long queues are reported on the A590

Motorists warned of heavy congestion on A590

Could you give one of these five playful Cumbria kittens a loving home?

Drivers warned after 22 casualties linked to animal-related crashes in Cumbria

Part of the stretch of coast which could be affected by flooding

Part of the stretch of coast which could be affected by flooding

Flood alerts issued for South Cumbria coast as high tides and strong winds loom

Support at Manna House

Support at Manna House

How mental health support can tackle homelessness in the area

The Canal Turn is enjoying a new chapter in Carnforth

The Canal Turn is enjoying a new chapter in Carnforth

New team 'breathing life' into pub that was days away from closure

Local government

Cumbria households urged to prepare for power cuts lasting ‘two or three days’

104,845 passengers fly between Manchester and Pakistan in just 12 months

The car wash was held Ulverston Blue Hub on October 25

The car wash was held Ulverston Blue Hub on October 25

Ulverston firefighters brave bad weather for charity car wash

UK Today

Coffee sold at TK Maxx recalled over mould toxin above legal limit

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

John Healey tipped to reverse one of Rachel Reeves' most unpopular Budget cuts

JD Wetherspoon customers banned from wearing this item in all 800 UK pubs

Budget Minimum Wage rise - how much workers could get paid from April

Strictly star says new role away from BBC show is ' job I've always wanted'

Sport

Oscar Coxon is lifted high in the line out by Joseph Anderson and Dane Blenkharn

Kendal beaten by Blackburn after battling defensive display

Harry Kane is the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001

Harry Kane is the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or to become first Englishman to claim award in 25 years

Those taking part were tasked with running 5km through the forest

Those taking part were tasked with running 5km through the forest

New Parkrun in the heart of Lake District attracts over 100 runners in the sun

Alex Bishop has signed a new deal.

Alex Bishop has signed a new deal.

Bishop happy to sign a new deal with Barrow Raiders

Some of the world's most-famous cyclists will be heading through the Lake District

Some of the world's most-famous cyclists will be heading through the Lake District

2027 Tour de France

Tour De France 2027 route to head through the heart of the Lake District

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Cumbria

Manna House chief officer Andrea Aldridge said she hoped they could have a more regular funding arrangement with the council.

‘Stop making us beg’ – Homeless charity head calls on council to restore funding

Dales Traditional butchers taking their prize

Dales Traditional butchers taking their prize

Kirkby Lonsdale Beef and Marmite sausage takes the win at UK sausage week

David Morris amongst Conservative Party faithful

David Morris amongst Conservative Party faithful

Former MP selected to challenge Lizzie Collinge for Morecambe and Lunesdale seat

Oscar Coxon is lifted high in the line out by Joseph Anderson and Dane Blenkharn

Oscar Coxon is lifted high in the line out by Joseph Anderson and Dane Blenkharn

Kendal beaten by Blackburn after battling defensive display

Rhonda Hendry, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Reggie and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Colling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps at NHSGGC's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Rhonda Hendry, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Reggie and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Colling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps at NHSGGC's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Kendal couple donate cooling cots to Glasgow unit in memory of stillborn son

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Education

Neil Jurd and The Leadership Book

South Lakes author's book used to train British Army's next generation of NCOs

Kendal brothers Monty and Ranulph Ruscoe

Kendal brothers Monty and Ranulph Ruscoe

Kendal brothers, 10 and eight, win silver in dramatic national skiing finish

The new scheme aims to ensure students are not held back in maths due to lack of equipment

The new scheme aims to ensure students are not held back in maths due to lack of equipment

Ulverston school first to receive calculators through new pupil support scheme

Steven Henneberry, headteacher of Dallam School

Steven Henneberry, headteacher of Dallam School

Dallam School named runner-up in national leadership awards behind UCL

Ambleside CofE Primary School

Ambleside CofE Primary School

Ambleside primary school celebrates OPAL Gold award and 91 per cent SATs success

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Manna House chief officer Andrea Aldridge said she hoped they could have a more regular funding arrangement with the council.

‘Stop making us beg’ – Homeless charity head calls on council to restore funding

Dales Traditional butchers taking their prize

Dales Traditional butchers taking their prize

Kirkby Lonsdale Beef and Marmite sausage takes the win at UK sausage week

David Morris amongst Conservative Party faithful

David Morris amongst Conservative Party faithful

Former MP selected to challenge Lizzie Collinge for Morecambe and Lunesdale seat

Oscar Coxon is lifted high in the line out by Joseph Anderson and Dane Blenkharn

Oscar Coxon is lifted high in the line out by Joseph Anderson and Dane Blenkharn

Kendal beaten by Blackburn after battling defensive display

Rhonda Hendry, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Reggie and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Colling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps at NHSGGC's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Rhonda Hendry, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Reggie and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Colling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps at NHSGGC's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Kendal couple donate cooling cots to Glasgow unit in memory of stillborn son

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National Sport

Miss Yechance and Jack Nicholls are looking for more glory in America (Richard Sellers/PA)

Miss Yechance and Jack Nicholls are looking for more glory in America (Richard Sellers/PA)

Nicholls and Miss Yechance chasing the American dream

Conor Haughey, left, was Fleetwood’s unlikely hero (Nick Potts/PA)

Conor Haughey, left, was Fleetwood’s unlikely hero (Nick Potts/PA)

No penalty practice for Conor Haughey before dealing final blow to Arsenal

Gary Neville and Sage joined Greater Manchester business owners at Salford City FC to spotlight the small businesses working behind the scenes of the festive season

Gary Neville and Sage joined Greater Manchester business owners at Salford City FC to spotlight the small businesses working behind the scenes of the festive season

Gary Neville celebrates Greater Manchester small businesses

Paul Warne’s side were pegged back in first-half stoppage time before going on to win 4-1 (Ryan Crockett/PA)

Paul Warne’s side were pegged back in first-half stoppage time before going on to win 4-1 (Ryan Crockett/PA)

Paul Warne welcomes MK Dons response to Bromley equaliser

Head coach Dean Brennan praised Barnet’s character (Yui Mok/PA)

Head coach Dean Brennan praised Barnet’s character (Yui Mok/PA)

Dean Brennan lauds Barnet ‘character’ after hitting back to beat York

Aaron Ramsey saw his side beat Stockport 1-0 (Adam Davy/PA)

Aaron Ramsey saw his side beat Stockport 1-0 (Adam Davy/PA)

Aaron Ramsey hails best performance of Oxford reign in win over Stockport

Leicester City manager Russell Martin (Ryan Crockett/PA)

Leicester City manager Russell Martin (Ryan Crockett/PA)

Russell Martin hopes Leicester honoured late chairman with Wigan win

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National News

People board a bus during a local ceasefire linked to efforts to evacuate residents of Oleshky in Ukraine (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

People board a bus during a local ceasefire linked to efforts to evacuate residents of Oleshky in Ukraine (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

Ceasefire in devastated Ukrainian city holds for first 30 hours, officials say

John Healey said gas standing charges ‘are unfair and outdated’ (Yui Mok/PA)

John Healey said gas standing charges ‘are unfair and outdated’ (Yui Mok/PA)

Standing charges to be axed from gas bills next year, Healey says on Budget day

Cyclone Arnab caused damage as it crossed the state of Andhra Pradesh (Mahesh Kumar A/AP)

Cyclone Arnab caused damage as it crossed the state of Andhra Pradesh (Mahesh Kumar A/AP)

Tens of thousands evacuated as cyclone causes extensive damage in parts of India

Dove soap maker Unilever has become the latest firm to reveal price hikes to offset soaring costs amid the Iran war (Alamy/PA)

Dove soap maker Unilever has become the latest firm to reveal price hikes to offset soaring costs amid the Iran war (Alamy/PA)

Unilever hiking prices as commodity costs soar amid Iran conflict

King Charles III and Prime Minister of The Bahamas Philip Davis at the Future Bahamas Youth Rally and Exhibition at Clifford Park, Nassau (Ben Stansall/PA)

King Charles III and Prime Minister of The Bahamas Philip Davis at the Future Bahamas Youth Rally and Exhibition at Clifford Park, Nassau (Ben Stansall/PA)

Charles to meet with Bahamas’ prime minister and governor general during visit

Loyalist spokesperson Jamie Bryson speaking to the media, with Timothy Gaston MLA (left), outside Belfast High Court (Liam McBurney/PA)

Loyalist spokesperson Jamie Bryson speaking to the media, with Timothy Gaston MLA (left), outside Belfast High Court (Liam McBurney/PA)

Judgment expected on challenge to Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

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