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Snow could be on the way for parts of Cumbria next week, according to the latest weather modelling

Cumbria could see snow as temperatures forecast to plunge to -5C

The Drunken Duck is a great place to warm up after a hike.

The Drunken Duck is a great place to warm up after a hike.

'Cosy' Lake District restaurant offering 'wonderful' Sunday roast

Optimum Fire & Interiors' registered office was at Eden Business Park in Penrith

Optimum Fire & Interiors' registered office was at Eden Business Park in Penrith

UK fire protection firm collapses owing £311,000 after key clients go bust

Hangmans Bridge, Nuremberg Old Town.

Hangmans Bridge, Nuremberg Old Town.

The overlooked German city you can now fly to direct from Manchester

Peter's Ambleside 'Hide & Horn' tiny shop was much loved in the area.

Peter's Ambleside 'Hide & Horn' tiny shop was much loved in the area.

‘I will deeply miss him’ – Tribute paid to renowned Lake District folk artist

Planning and development

Why a 28 guest venue was deemed a holiday let not a hotel

Sonny is looking for a loving home

Sonny is looking for a loving home

Dog rescued from 'terrible' conditions needs a loving home

Planning and development

Changes planned inside historic Lake District pub dating back centuries

Maddy Worsley, Lauren Milton, Rachel Gillgrass, Sally Nickson outside the new Bluebell and Ivy store

Maddy Worsley, Lauren Milton, Rachel Gillgrass, Sally Nickson outside the new Bluebell and Ivy store

New home for florist after 10 years in business as 'next adventure' begins

Luna is described as a 'mogger' by the RSPCA - and she needs a loving home

Luna is described as a 'mogger' by the RSPCA - and she needs a loving home

Word of the Year puts overlooked Cumbria rescue cat in spotlight

MP urges funding review as low-income Cumbrian families ‘prioritise car ownership’

Local government

Bus funding change could put rural services under pressure

The meeting examined fresh archaeological evidence from Burnswark Hill in Dumfriesshire

The meeting examined fresh archaeological evidence from Burnswark Hill in Dumfriesshire

Clubs and societies

Evidence suggests Roman camps at Burnswark Hill were used in a real assault

Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson

Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson

Check your postcode as North West street lands £1,000 Postcode Lottery win

The full list of stars going on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! for 2026 has been 'revealed'

The full list of stars going on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! for 2026 has been 'revealed'

I'm a Celebrity

Fans divided as I’m a Celeb 2026 line-up ‘confirmed’ - from football icon to TV stars

Vegan Sharon Nixon has reported a Greggs Festive Bake advert over its 'all taste, no turkey' slogan.

Vegan Sharon Nixon has reported a Greggs Festive Bake advert over its 'all taste, no turkey' slogan.

Vegan reports Greggs to watchdog over claims 'no turkey' ad 'misleads vegans'

Foot patrols in Keswick parks

Foot patrols in Keswick parks

Police patrol Lake District parks after rise in anti-social behaviour reports

Meet Dusk, Eclipse, Midnight and Twilight who need forever homes

Rice Krispies no longer contain rice grains,

Rice Krispies no longer contain rice grains,

Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipe change means some shoppers can no longer eat them

Underrated town less than two hours from Barrow with a glowing landmark

Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.

Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.

Are your headlights so bright that you could fail your MOT?

Senior sweetheart Marshall is looking for a home for his golden years

The temple will host free tours to celebrate International Temples Day

The temple will host free tours to celebrate International Temples Day

Ulverston Buddhist temple offers free tours and meditation sessions for a day

Susan Foyle has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice

Susan Foyle has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice

University of Cumbria appoints Morecambe Bay midwifery director as professor

Breakages features themes of obsession, loss and invisibility

Breakages features themes of obsession, loss and invisibility

Award-winning play exploring obsession and loss to be performed in Keswick

An aerial view of the proposed site

An aerial view of the proposed site

Planning and development

Two-storey boathouse plans rejected over landscape and flood risk

Craig Revel Horwood wants Strictly change that would let him send stars home

Craig Revel Horwood wants Strictly change that would let him send stars home

Strictly Come Dancing

Craig Revel Horwood wants Strictly change that would let him send stars home

Woman arrested in Lake District over 'begging after breaching notice'

Marley Newton-Ham

Marley Newton-Ham

Type 1 diabetic, 17, completes marathon for Young Lives vs Cancer

A person receiving support from a friend.

A person receiving support from a friend.

Funding pressures threaten vital mental health and wellbeing services, charity warns

French bulldog Max, who was handed-in to the police station.

French bulldog Max, who was handed-in to the police station.

Missing French bulldog Max returned to owner after being handed in at police station

Police believe the front door was damaged to get access to the property

Police believe the front door was damaged to get access to the property

Police appeal after man finds front door damaged in attempted burglary

The garage at the centre of the planning application

The garage at the centre of the planning application

Planning and development

Troutbeck garage-to-annex plans backed despite holiday-let concerns

Holker Hall and Gardens will close for two days as preparations take place for its winter market

Holker Hall and Gardens will close for two days as preparations take place for its winter market

Cultural attractions

Holker Hall to close for two days before Winter Market

collision took place on A592 near Ullswater

collision took place on A592 near Ullswater

Self-employed waller banned after drink-drive crash on A592 near Ullswater

Kieran Babester is originally from the Lake District

Kieran Babester is originally from the Lake District

Missing persons

Missing 28-year-old man, originally from Lake District, last seen in Grimsby

Furness General Hospital's A&E department is currently 'extremely busy'

Furness General Hospital's A&E department is currently 'extremely busy'

A&E departments in Barrow and Lancaster are ‘extremely busy', trust says

UK Today

Subway plans to open 70 new UK stores inside Asda supermarkets

Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher

Reboot of popular ITV series after 8 years is axed as 'time is not right'

Hot water bottle warning as 'expired' one leaves mum with horror burns

ITV forced to scrap This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women's live shows today

Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher

Sport

Heysham Bay won the battle of the top two defeating Ibis Reserves 2-1

Kirksowald move five points clear at top of Division One after 5-0 win

Barrow's Dan Mooney celebrates after scoring against Eastleigh.

Barrow's Dan Mooney celebrates after scoring against Eastleigh.

Mooney is looking to bring more goals for Barrow AFC

Kendal Rugby Senior Under 18 Colts defeated Oswestry Senior Under 18’s

Kendal Rugby Senior Under 18 Colts defeated Oswestry Senior Under 18’s

Kendal Colts make it four wins from four with 38-14 victory over Oswestry

Ultra Women follows four competitors in the Winter Spine Race

Ultra Women follows four competitors in the Winter Spine Race

New documentary follows four women tackling the 268-mile Winter Spine Race

Barrow AFC defender his hoping to show his strengths

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Cumbria

Luna is described as a 'mogger' by the RSPCA - and she needs a loving home

Word of the Year puts overlooked Cumbria rescue cat in spotlight

Heysham Bay won the battle of the top two defeating Ibis Reserves 2-1

Heysham Bay won the battle of the top two defeating Ibis Reserves 2-1

Kirksowald move five points clear at top of Division One after 5-0 win

Breakages features themes of obsession, loss and invisibility

Breakages features themes of obsession, loss and invisibility

Award-winning play exploring obsession and loss to be performed in Keswick

Marley Newton-Ham

Marley Newton-Ham

Type 1 diabetic, 17, completes marathon for Young Lives vs Cancer

Kieran Babester is originally from the Lake District

Kieran Babester is originally from the Lake District

Missing persons

Missing 28-year-old man, originally from Lake District, last seen in Grimsby

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Education

The team at Ripley Initial Teacher Training

Ripley ITT launches fully funded teacher degree apprenticeship for South Cumbria

Advertising Feature

Why animals are the ultimate ‘home away from home’ remedy

Neil Jurd and The Leadership Book

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

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Luna is described as a 'mogger' by the RSPCA - and she needs a loving home

Word of the Year puts overlooked Cumbria rescue cat in spotlight

Breakages features themes of obsession, loss and invisibility

Breakages features themes of obsession, loss and invisibility

Award-winning play exploring obsession and loss to be performed in Keswick

Marley Newton-Ham

Marley Newton-Ham

Type 1 diabetic, 17, completes marathon for Young Lives vs Cancer

Kieran Babester is originally from the Lake District

Kieran Babester is originally from the Lake District

Missing persons

Missing 28-year-old man, originally from Lake District, last seen in Grimsby

A new policy could keep more Cumbrian homes for local people

A new policy could keep more Cumbrian homes for local people

Local government

Cumbria homes protected from becoming Airbnbs and second homes under new policy

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National Sport

Scott Parker has been named head coach of West Ham (John Walton/PA)

Scott Parker has been named head coach of West Ham (John Walton/PA)

West Ham turn to Scott Parker to boost bid for a swift Premier League return

Tennis star Rafael Nadal has been appointed to Real Madrid’s board of directors (Peter Byrne/PA)

Tennis star Rafael Nadal has been appointed to Real Madrid’s board of directors (Peter Byrne/PA)

Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is said to be “struggling” with what happened (AP)

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is said to be “struggling” with what happened (AP)

Jesus Owono ‘deeply affected’ by Jesus de Miguel’s death, says Andorra team-mate

Trainer Ciaron Maher with his Melbourne Cup trophy (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Trainer Ciaron Maher with his Melbourne Cup trophy (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Melbourne Cup winner could have Ascot aim

JJ Gabriel could soon be a Real Madrid player (John Walton/PA)

JJ Gabriel could soon be a Real Madrid player (John Walton/PA)

Real Madrid close in on JJ Gabriel but Man Utd yet to hear from Spanish club

Unai Emery admitted Barcelona showed the level Villa have still to reach (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery admitted Barcelona showed the level Villa have still to reach (Nick Potts/PA)

Aston Villa have ‘work to do’ to match Europe’s elite – Unai Emery

Billy Loughnane has signed a retainer with Godolphin (Richard Sellers/PA)

Billy Loughnane has signed a retainer with Godolphin (Richard Sellers/PA)

Billy Loughnane appointed Godolphin retained rider

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Gianni Infantino is the inspiration behind this year’s guy for the Edenbridge Bonfire Society’s Bonfire Night celebrations (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gianni Infantino is the inspiration behind this year’s guy for the Edenbridge Bonfire Society’s Bonfire Night celebrations (Gareth Fuller/PA)

11-metre effigy of Gianni Infantino unveiled for Bonfire Night celebrations

Poundland filed a notice to appoint administrators last week (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Poundland filed a notice to appoint administrators last week (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Burnham calls for Poundland executives to work with Government to save stores

Sky’s planned £1.6 billion deal to take over ITV’s media and entertainment arm will be investigated by the CMA and Ofcom (PA)

Sky’s planned £1.6 billion deal to take over ITV’s media and entertainment arm will be investigated by the CMA and Ofcom (PA)

Culture Secretary to intervene in £1.6bn Sky and ITV deal

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the world should focus on easing the cost of living following the US midterms (Kin Cheung/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the world should focus on easing the cost of living following the US midterms (Kin Cheung/PA)

Burnham says US voters want to see world focus on cost of living after midterms

King Charles gives a speech at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Dinner (Isabel Infantes/PA)

King Charles gives a speech at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Dinner (Isabel Infantes/PA)

King jokes about viral umbrella footage in final speech of Caribbean tour

Water poverty is commonly defined as households spending more than 5% of their income after housing costs on water bills (John Stillwell/PA)

Water poverty is commonly defined as households spending more than 5% of their income after housing costs on water bills (John Stillwell/PA)

Commitment to end water poverty by 2030 ‘evaporates’ as bills soar – watchdog

The boss of Marks and Spencer has accused the Labour Government of one the ‘biggest tax grabs in history’ (James Manning/PA)

The boss of Marks and Spencer has accused the Labour Government of one the ‘biggest tax grabs in history’ (James Manning/PA)

M&S boss accuses Labour of ‘one of the biggest tax grabs in history’

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