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'Notorious' junction 37 of the M6

Safety review of 'notorious' M6 junction underway after another crash

Walking in the Lakes

Walking in the Lakes

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Ways to enjoy Lake District sunshine this weekend

A picture from the scene

A picture from the scene

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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in Lake District town

Man told he cannot keep guns after failed appeal to court

Man told he cannot keep guns after failed appeal to court

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Man told he cannot keep guns after failed appeal to court

Susan Spence Practice in 2020

Susan Spence Practice in 2020

'Friendly and welcoming’ Cumbrian dental practice praised by inspectors

Frankie is looking for a loving family

Frankie is looking for a loving family

‘Very sweet’ dog with heart failure hopes to find a safe and loving home

LIVE: All the latest traffic, weather and breaking news from across Cumbria

LIVE: All the latest traffic, weather and breaking news from across Cumbria

LIVE: All the latest traffic, weather and breaking news from across Cumbria

Hundreds of water pollution incidents not visited immediately in south Cumbria

The Walnut Fish Bar

The Walnut Fish Bar

Lake district takeaway given new food hygiene rating

Ben Rixom and Imogen Moore finished first and second

Ben Rixom and Imogen Moore finished first and second

Over 200 runners take on 'iconic' race around Ulverston landmark

UlverSTEM is returning to UVHS

UlverSTEM is returning to UVHS

Event promises to be 'better than ever' ahead of November return

Massive Wagons will be working with Andy's Man Club throughout the tour

Massive Wagons will be working with Andy's Man Club throughout the tour

Massive Wagons use upcoming UK tour to promote Andy's Man Club message

The golfers recharging after a successful day of fundraising

The golfers recharging after a successful day of fundraising

Golf day gives boost to hospice after 'incredible' fundraising feat

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Cumbria leads country for jab protecting children against deadly diseases

Beth and Christian with Matilda before her death

Beth and Christian with Matilda before her death

Grieving mum and dad find 'our way of parenting' after losing baby during operation

The project will create a new single-carriageway between Chapels and Grizebeck Village

The project will create a new single-carriageway between Chapels and Grizebeck Village

Planning and development

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Work begins on multi-million-pound project to improve key Cumbrian road

Live show by Magic Circle hypnotist from Barrow cancelled

Live show by Magic Circle hypnotist from Barrow cancelled

Live show by Magic Circle hypnotist from Barrow cancelled

The evening will be led by maître d' and award-winning sommelier Nico Chieze

The evening will be led by maître d' and award-winning sommelier Nico Chieze

Beaujolais Evening to return to Michelin-starred restaurant

A similar wide load being carried on an identical trailer which drivers can expect to see travelling on the M6

A similar wide load being carried on an identical trailer which drivers can expect to see travelling on the M6

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M6: Caution urged ahead of 'huge' wide load movement

The Bluebird K7 on its return to Coniston

The Bluebird K7 on its return to Coniston

'Legendary' hydroplane to visit National Motor Museum

Playdale Playgrounds has been accredited as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer

Playdale Playgrounds has been accredited as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer

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Cumbrian company recognised for commitment to inclusivity

The properties built with Cumbria stone at Jones Homes’ Stonecross Meadows development in Kendal

The properties built with Cumbria stone at Jones Homes’ Stonecross Meadows development in Kendal

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Only two homes left to buy on new 110-house development

The Great British Pub Awards 2024 have crowned the best pubs in the land.

The Great British Pub Awards 2024 have crowned the best pubs in the land.

Mapped: How far are you from Britain's best pubs as national award winners named

Phillips has shared a

Phillips has shared a

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Air fryer expert exposes mistake that sends energy bills soaring by 30 per cent

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

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Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

UK Today

All the Coca-Cola discontinued drinks in the UK

'Do not eat': more than 50 products sold at Aldi, SPAR and Domino's recalled

Toys R Us announces it will open 37 stores ahead of Christmas 2024

New packaging tax will raise price of beer and soft drinks, UK firms warn

Kellogg's apologises as it confirms 'favourite' cereal has been discontinued

'Evil' Coronation Street character to make shock return after actor spotted on set

Sport

Ben Rixom and Imogen Moore finished first and second

Over 200 runners take on 'iconic' race around Ulverston landmark

A group of eight people from a Kirkby Stephen gym took on a mammoth endurance challenge

A group of eight people from a Kirkby Stephen gym took on a mammoth endurance challenge

Team tackle 'one of the UK’s most challenging' endurance events

EPL players - including Manchester City's Manuel Akanji and Liverpool's Alisson Becker – have expressed concerns about the additional workload facing elite players

EPL players - including Manchester City's Manuel Akanji and Liverpool's Alisson Becker – have expressed concerns about the additional workload facing elite players

English Premier League

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Premier League players 'close' to going on strike with 'no other option' - see why

The 'unique' event is coming soon

The 'unique' event is coming soon

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‘Unique’ adventure sport will return to the Lake District for second event

Grace won an event in Ireland with her horse Bertie

Grace won an event in Ireland with her horse Bertie

South Lakes horse rider has her sights set on 2028 Olympics after winning top event

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National Sport

Daniel Dubois during a weigh-in (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Daniel Dubois during a weigh-in (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Daniel Dubois weighs in at career-high 17st 10lbs ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

England’s Matt Baldwin leads the way at Wentworth (Zac Goodwin/PA).

England’s Matt Baldwin leads the way at Wentworth (Zac Goodwin/PA).

Former Amazon delivery driver Matt Baldwin leads way at BMW PGA Championship

Dominic Solanke has yet to get off the mark for Tottenham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Dominic Solanke has yet to get off the mark for Tottenham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ange Postecoglou backs Dominic Solanke to become ‘strong contributor’ for Spurs

All quarter-finals at the Korea Open have been called off on Friday (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

All quarter-finals at the Korea Open have been called off on Friday (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

Emma Raducanu’s Korea Open quarter-final postponed due to heavy rain

Max Verstappen has been charged by the FIA (David Davies/PA)

Max Verstappen has been charged by the FIA (David Davies/PA)

Max Verstappen ordered to do ‘work of public interest’ after swearing on TV

Ollie Watkins has been passed fit for Saturday’s clash with Wolves (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ollie Watkins has been passed fit for Saturday’s clash with Wolves (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘100 per cent’ fit to face Wolves

Surrey’s third successive Vitality County Championship title was confirmed when Lancashire completed a a 168-run victory over Somerset (Adam Davy/PA)

Surrey’s third successive Vitality County Championship title was confirmed when Lancashire completed a a 168-run victory over Somerset (Adam Davy/PA)

Surrey secure third straight County Championship as Somerset lose to Lancashire

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Cumbria

'Notorious' junction 37 of the M6

Safety review of 'notorious' M6 junction underway after another crash

Beth and Christian with Matilda before her death

Beth and Christian with Matilda before her death

Grieving mum and dad find 'our way of parenting' after losing baby during operation

The properties built with Cumbria stone at Jones Homes’ Stonecross Meadows development in Kendal

The properties built with Cumbria stone at Jones Homes’ Stonecross Meadows development in Kendal

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Only two homes left to buy on new 110-house development

HGV driver narrowly avoids hitting a car by pulling over on to grass verge

HGV driver narrowly avoids hitting a car by pulling over on to grass verge

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WATCH: Action to be taken at accident blackspot roundabout

Police responded to the collision on Windermere Road

Police responded to the collision on Windermere Road

Collision involving car and cyclist leaves one woman with serious injuries

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Education

The classrooms have been redesigned to support collaborative learning

Classrooms transformed in renovation project at primary school

South Lakes Academy in Kendal has been given a rating of 'Good' by Ofsted following an inspection in early July

South Lakes Academy in Kendal has been given a rating of 'Good' by Ofsted following an inspection in early July

South Lakes Academy rated 'Good' by Ofsted following inspection

Discover Cartmel Priory School at their Open Evening this September

Discover excellence at John Ruskin School's Open Day

Discover excellence at John Ruskin School's Open Day

Discover excellence at John Ruskin School's Open Day

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

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

Boost for special needs education with proposed new school units

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Eden

'Notorious' junction 37 of the M6

Safety review of 'notorious' M6 junction underway after another crash

Beth and Christian with Matilda before her death

Beth and Christian with Matilda before her death

Grieving mum and dad find 'our way of parenting' after losing baby during operation

The properties built with Cumbria stone at Jones Homes’ Stonecross Meadows development in Kendal

The properties built with Cumbria stone at Jones Homes’ Stonecross Meadows development in Kendal

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Only two homes left to buy on new 110-house development

HGV driver narrowly avoids hitting a car by pulling over on to grass verge

HGV driver narrowly avoids hitting a car by pulling over on to grass verge

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WATCH: Action to be taken at accident blackspot roundabout

Police responded to the collision on Windermere Road

Police responded to the collision on Windermere Road

Collision involving car and cyclist leaves one woman with serious injuries

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Cleo Sylvestre, also known as Cleopatra Palmer, was made an MBE last year (Victoria Jones/PA)

Cleo Sylvestre, also known as Cleopatra Palmer, was made an MBE last year (Victoria Jones/PA)

‘Trailblazing’ actress Cleo Sylvestre dies aged 79

Minneapolis voter Jason Miller casts his ballot at the City of Minneapolis early voting centre (Adam Bettcher/AP)

Minneapolis voter Jason Miller casts his ballot at the City of Minneapolis early voting centre (Adam Bettcher/AP)

First in-person votes cast in US presidential election

The Israeli army detain a person in the West Bank town of Qabatiya during a raid (Majdi Mohammed/AP)

The Israeli army detain a person in the West Bank town of Qabatiya during a raid (Majdi Mohammed/AP)

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Israeli soldiers ‘pushed lifeless bodies’ from rooftops during West Bank raid

Nigel Farage’s believes Donald Trump, left, will win the US presidential election (Tia Dufour/The White House)

Nigel Farage’s believes Donald Trump, left, will win the US presidential election (Tia Dufour/The White House)

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Farage plays up links with Trump and criticises Harris’s ‘radical left’ history

Greenpeace activists (left to right) Alexandra Wilson, Amy Rugg-Easey, Mathieu Soete and Michael Grant leave York Magistrates’ Court following an earlier hearing in July (Danny Lawson/PA)

Greenpeace activists (left to right) Alexandra Wilson, Amy Rugg-Easey, Mathieu Soete and Michael Grant leave York Magistrates’ Court following an earlier hearing in July (Danny Lawson/PA)

Judge throws out charges against Greenpeace activists who scaled Sunak’s home

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during the party’s annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham (Joe Giddens/PA)

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking during the party’s annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham (Joe Giddens/PA)

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Nigel Farage promises Reform will be ‘vetting candidates rigorously’ in future

A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said (Alamy/PA)

A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said (Alamy/PA)

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Police shoot rare polar bear spotted outside cottage in Iceland village

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