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Michael Jenkins of Workington

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Man admits killing Cumbrian after stabbing him 13 times with a dagger

The warning sign in place at Roa Island

The warning sign in place at Roa Island

Local government

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Warning sign in place after 'tragic incident' involving dog falling off pier

Conditions were described as 'cool and misty' during the search

Conditions were described as 'cool and misty' during the search

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Five-hour rescue of 'lost and exhausted' walker separated from partner in mist

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team searched for over four hours

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team searched for over four hours

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Four-hour search after 'cries for help' heard from notoriously steep gully

Around a thousand people attended

Around a thousand people attended

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Hundreds of people take to the streets after dark to remember lost loved ones

Only one of the four Lake District Properties sold on the day

Only one of the four Lake District Properties sold on the day

This is what happened when four Lake District properties went up for auction

Scafell Hotel is on the market at £1.5 million

Scafell Hotel is on the market at £1.5 million

£1 million price reduction for ‘renowned’ 18th Century Lake District Coaching Inn

Jodie Parkinson caught drug driving on A590 at Newby Bridge

Jodie Parkinson caught drug driving on A590 at Newby Bridge

Woman, 20, disqualified after driving whilst twice over legal drug limit - sentence

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

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Woman, 36, sentenced for assaulting male police officer by beating him

Sizzle In takeaway on Union Street

Sizzle In takeaway on Union Street

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Popular takeaway in south Cumbria closes its doors after 18 years

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Town could see 10,000 poppies cascading down monument for Remembrance Day

Some of the new recruits in action

Some of the new recruits in action

New firefighters put through their paces in first week on the job

MP Tim Farron managed to secure a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss plans to build a memorial for the Windermere Children

MP Tim Farron managed to secure a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss plans to build a memorial for the Windermere Children

Plans for memorial to children who found sanctuary in Cumbria raised in parliament

Dance for a good cause next month

Dance for a good cause next month

Night of disco and dancing in Ulverston to raise money for local charities

(left to right) Roa Island, The Crown Inn and Ring O'Bells.

(left to right) Roa Island, The Crown Inn and Ring O'Bells.

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'Most haunted' places in Cumbria revealed in book guide

Cockermouth Coroner's Court

Cockermouth Coroner's Court

Inquest opens into tragic death of boy, 12, in South Cumbria quad bike tragedy

The site of the proposed car park

The site of the proposed car park

Lake District National Park Authority

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Lake District: Charity angry at Coniston car park proposals

A 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' event will take place at Kendal Parish Church

A 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' event will take place at Kendal Parish Church

'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' will host 80s party in Cumbrian parish church

Barrow-born Hairy Biker Dave Myers was honoured at the Cumbria Life Awards 2024

Barrow-born Hairy Biker Dave Myers was honoured at the Cumbria Life Awards 2024

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Standing ovation as Barrow Hairy Biker Dave Myers is named Cumbrian of the Year

Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society was asked by the council if they wanted to move their matinee performance to accommodate Scouting For Girls (inset: frontman Roy Stride)

Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society was asked by the council if they wanted to move their matinee performance to accommodate Scouting For Girls (inset: frontman Roy Stride)

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Scramble to find venue for Scouting for Girls gig as am-dram group hold matinee slot

The pub is fully open for business two years after it received a closure order

The pub is fully open for business two years after it received a closure order

Historic pub under threat fully re-opens two years after closing

Antony brought his show to the Lake District for his friend Celine

Antony brought his show to the Lake District for his friend Celine

Comedy actor Tony Howes will perform in Cumbria today to friend with MS

White-tailed eagle

White-tailed eagle

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Talks planned over possible reintroduction of white-tailed eagles in Cumbria

A small, beautiful village at the south edge of the Lake District

A small, beautiful village at the south edge of the Lake District

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Lake District is 'World's Happiest Travel Destination' ahead of China and more

Jobs and careers

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Record number of police officers signed off due to poor mental health ‘no surprise’

UK Today

Casualty returning to screens this Christmas amid cryptic trailer

Oasis confirm how fans can get tickets to extra shows in invite only ballot

Calls for Sir Ian McKellen to return knighthood after calling late Queen 'rude'

The Chase star reveals future of the ITV show after telling off from bosses

Strictly's Aljaž Škorjanec reveals why he took two-year hiatus from the show

Hollyoaks star quits Channel 4 show just one year after joining

Sport

Jess Bailey was competing in Peru last week

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Cumbrian teenager finishes EIGHTH in the world at u-20 championships in Peru

Participants at the finish line following the charity challenge

Participants at the finish line following the charity challenge

Cyclists take on 50-mile 'Tour de Furness' to support local charities

Stride Against Suicide will raise money for Every Life Matters

Stride Against Suicide will raise money for Every Life Matters

Runners will race 2.5km laps in the Lake District for suicide prevention

Will you be taking part?

Will you be taking part?

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The 'ideal race' to test your abilities - Ulverston event returns in September

Adam Peaty with the Ulverston Otters

Adam Peaty with the Ulverston Otters

Cumbria swimmers take to the water alongside Olympian in special session

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National Sport

England’s Moeen Ali (Mike Egerton/PA)

England’s Moeen Ali (Mike Egerton/PA)

‘I’ve done my part’ – Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion (Seth Wenig/AP)

US Open day 13: Taylor Fritz looks for US Open glory against Jannik Sinner

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win

Aryna Sabalenka earned her New York redemption by winning the US Open (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka earned her New York redemption by winning the US Open (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka earns US Open redemption as she beats Jessica Pegula in final

Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft celebrating gold in the women’s 800m T34 final (ParalympicsGB/PA)

Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft celebrating gold in the women’s 800m T34 final (ParalympicsGB/PA)

Hannah Cockroft eases to her ninth Paralympic title in women’s T34 800m final

The United States got the better of Great Britain in the Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball final (Adam Davy/PA)

The United States got the better of Great Britain in the Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball final (Adam Davy/PA)

Great Britain take silver as United States retain wheelchair basketball title

England secured a 2-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager (Evan Treacy/PA)

England secured a 2-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager (Evan Treacy/PA)

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish return to haunt Republic of Ireland in England win

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Cumbria

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

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Woman, 36, sentenced for assaulting male police officer by beating him

A 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' event will take place at Kendal Parish Church

A 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' event will take place at Kendal Parish Church

'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' will host 80s party in Cumbrian parish church

The pub is fully open for business two years after it received a closure order

The pub is fully open for business two years after it received a closure order

Historic pub under threat fully re-opens two years after closing

The Speed Map sculpture with artist James Michell and Michael Jones who inspired the artwork

The Speed Map sculpture with artist James Michell and Michael Jones who inspired the artwork

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Exhibition to showcase historical finds from Kendal flood scheme

KENDAL - The site where Kendamil is produced

KENDAL - The site where Kendamil is produced

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‘We’re deeply sorry’ – Award-winning baby milk producer announces nationwide shortage

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Education

The units aim to bolster inclusion by having SEN children learn within mainstream settings.

Boost for special needs education with proposed new school units

The school takes great pleasure in celebrating the many successes of our students.

The school takes great pleasure in celebrating the many successes of our students.

You are invited: Kirkbie Kendal School opens its doors to prospective students

Abigail and Mum, Jane celebrate news that a scholarship is secured as Police Cadet Abigail pursues her interest in criminology and forensics

Abigail and Mum, Jane celebrate news that a scholarship is secured as Police Cadet Abigail pursues her interest in criminology and forensics

Staff and students at Dallam school celebrate GCSE achievements

Pupils at Settlebeck School in Sedbergh received their GCSE results this morning

Pupils at Settlebeck School in Sedbergh received their GCSE results this morning

School 'incredibly proud' of class of 2024 after GCSE results

Kirkbie Kendal students opening their results

Kirkbie Kendal students opening their results

School celebrates 'remarkable GCSE results' with some 9s across the board

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Eden

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

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Woman, 36, sentenced for assaulting male police officer by beating him

A 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' event will take place at Kendal Parish Church

A 'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' event will take place at Kendal Parish Church

'Silent Discos in Incredible Places' will host 80s party in Cumbrian parish church

The pub is fully open for business two years after it received a closure order

The pub is fully open for business two years after it received a closure order

Historic pub under threat fully re-opens two years after closing

The Speed Map sculpture with artist James Michell and Michael Jones who inspired the artwork

The Speed Map sculpture with artist James Michell and Michael Jones who inspired the artwork

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Exhibition to showcase historical finds from Kendal flood scheme

KENDAL - The site where Kendamil is produced

KENDAL - The site where Kendamil is produced

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‘We’re deeply sorry’ – Award-winning baby milk producer announces nationwide shortage

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A statutory public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is to begin on Monday (Melanie Leahy/PA)

A statutory public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is to begin on Monday (Melanie Leahy/PA)

Statutory public inquiry to begin examining 2,000 mental health patient deaths

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – September 8

The King following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremonial procession for her state funeral (Stephane De Sakutin/PA)

The King following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremonial procession for her state funeral (Stephane De Sakutin/PA)

King’s time of reflection on anniversary of Queen’s death after challenging year

An artist’s impression of ESA satellite Salsa re-entering Earth after 24 years in space (ESA/David Ducross)

An artist’s impression of ESA satellite Salsa re-entering Earth after 24 years in space (ESA/David Ducross)

Salsa’s final bow: European satellite set for a fiery return to Earth

More heavy showers are forecast across southern areas throughout Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

More heavy showers are forecast across southern areas throughout Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

Thundery showers to continue across already sodden southern half of UK

Marion Turner (right) pictured with her mother Martha Gaskell (Martha Gaskell/PA)

Marion Turner (right) pictured with her mother Martha Gaskell (Martha Gaskell/PA)

Bereaved mother hopes inquiry into mental health deaths will bring change

Members of royal household staff post a notice on the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria Jones/PA)

Members of royal household staff post a notice on the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria Jones/PA)

How the day Charles became King played out following Elizabeth II’s death

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