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DEPARTURE: Cllr Sam Ronson has left the Conservative Party

Councillor cites PM's leadership and Rwanda deportation policy as he leaves Tories
A BOROUGH councillor cited the move to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda and Boris Johnson's leadership as he took the decision to leave the Conservative Party.

ENFORCEMENT: The existing developments on-site

Landowner refused application and served with enforcement notice

CONTESTANT: Jacques O'Neill

Love Island stars mum thanks fans for their support after receiving 'nasty' messages

Popular pub kitchen will be closed during deep clean

Popular pub kitchen will be closed during deep clean

Four fire engines attend road traffic collision

Two rescued after car plunges into river

BULLDOG: Nova (aka naughty Nova) a 1 year old Olde English Bulldogge from Beth Jones

The top dog in town named

RELAX: For their honeymoon, the newlyweds enjoyed a break to Corfu. Ladybirds Photography

Newlyweds who first met as school pupils enjoy 'best day' of lives

CHARITY: The fabulously exotic Yewbarrow garden opens for charity, on Sunday 3 July, Sunday 7 August and Sunday 4 September.

A 4.5 acre garden, full of exotic plants has raised £100k for nursing and caring charities

COLUMN: Andrew Thomas

Adventure cycling through Leeds and Liverpool

FRONT: A well presented traditional stone fronted, two double bedroom terraced property located close to the centre of Kendal is on the market

Traditional stone fronted two bedroom property is on the market

FUN: Fun at Ulverston Carnival in 2019, credit: Leigh Ebdell

Carnival Fun Day to return with changes

QUALIFIED: Annabel Berry (left) and Kiera Carrick (right) from English
Lakes Hotels flank Katie Read, Hannah Ford and Beckie Gibson who have completed their qualifications in cancer awareness and oncology massage

Spa therapists undergo training to help cancer patients

HISTORIC: The ruins of Gleaston Castle

New king of the castle as site sold for nearly £3m

UK Today

What is today's Heardle? June 27 song hints and answer

What is today’s Wordle? June 27 hints

What is today's Quordle? June 27 word puzzle hints and answer

Fuel retailers ignoring chance to stop raising petrol prices, RAC says

Aldi launches fruit and veg inspired candle to celebrate summer produce

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says

RABBIT: The ideal home for your rabbit: Rabbit Awareness Week (27 June–1 July)

Making the ideal home for your rabbit

FAITH: Quakers history part 3

What was said after the infamous vision on the Pendle Hill?

REPORT: Chief Constable Michelle Skeer spoke to a full meeting of Cumbria County Council

Police force in Cumbria set for restructure, chief constable says

TRAGEDY: Gavin Hurle with son Luca

Companies fined for health and safety breaches after boy tragically drowned

RISE: More people were injured and killed on Cumbria's roads last year

More people were injured and killed on Cumbria's roads last year

CUTE: A native hazel dormouse. Credit Kerstin Hinze

Dormice released to create 'northern stronghold' in bid to save species

Sport

Kuldeep Singh appeals (Match report and photographs by Richard Edmondson)

League title contenders get knocked for six by Auld Greys
Kendal defeated league title contenders Longridge by seven wickets.

CELEBRATION: Joshua Blinkhorn

Young rugby player has been selected for a national team

TKD: Fighters compete in their latest competition over the weekend

Taekwondo competitors battle three times in one day amid rules changes

Andy Hill batting at Warton

Nine points clear of the top in Division 1

KENDAL: Mintcakes welcomes more players to their side

New signings fill the ranks as new players to the club

Diddy League 2022 A Final Winners - Kendal

Huge success for champion swimmers at County’s Competition

BOWLING: Taster sessions will return for Kendal club (Report and photographs by Richard Edmondson)

Free taster sessions to return at popular bowling club

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National Sport

Wayne Pivac believes mental strength will be key for Wales against South Africa

Leah Williamson was named England captain for this summer's home Euros in April (Zac Goodwin/PA).

Leah Williamson embracing responsibility of leading hosts England at Euro 2022

England captain Eoin Morgan set to announce international retirement on Tuesday

Ben Ryan was Fiji Sevens' head coach when they won Olympic gold at Rio 2016

Brentford name ex-rugby sevens coach Ben Ryan as director of elite performance

Formula One ‘racing towards’ 2030 net-zero carbon target

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Cumbria

Popular pub kitchen will be closed during deep clean

Popular pub kitchen will be closed during deep clean

COLUMN: Andrew Thomas

Adventure cycling through Leeds and Liverpool

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Education

CLOSED: Water issues causes school closure

Water issues causes school closure

Mary Connor played lead character Elle Woods. Photo: Callan Halliwell

Students put on sold-out shows of Legally Blonde

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Eden

Popular pub kitchen will be closed during deep clean

Popular pub kitchen will be closed during deep clean

COLUMN: Andrew Thomas

Adventure cycling through Leeds and Liverpool

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National News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses G7 leaders

G7 leaders condemn ‘sham’ trials for Britons fighting in Ukraine

Chair of Criminal Bar Association Jo Sidhu speaks outside the Old Bailey, central London

Fresh court delays as barristers walk out on first day of strike action

Johnson says the issue of the Tory leadership is ‘settled’

Johnson insists cost of Ukraine support is price worth paying

A policeman taking notes

Man who died on motorbiking holiday in Scotland was ‘devoted father’

Campers queue for Wimbledon 2022

Thousands arrive at Wimbledon for first full-capacity tournament in three years

Croydon tramlink

More rail strikes due this week amid pay, jobs and conditions dispute

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