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Back in business... the Windermere Ferry service is now operational again after the blaze

Broken hose the root of Windermere ferry blaze

Arnside and Milnthorpe by-election date fixed

Police seeks information following teenage assault in Milnthorpe

Police launch sexual violence abuse awareness campaign

A Cartmel family are in full support of the Give Them a Break appeal

Windermere flood defence plans agreed

TODAY'S PHOTO FROM THE GAZETTE ARCHIVES: Windermere Scouts with their new kayaks in 1991

'No cash for Lakes flood defence work' - meeting told

Retired care worker Dot, 70 treks along Great Wall of China

Funds to tackle flooding hotspot are approved

Outsiders in the spotlight this week staging fast-paced thrilling comedy

Private’s final letter home before tragedy

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Retired police sergeant launches history of Kendal force

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Woodcarver brings touch of USA beach life to Lake District

Each person's spiritual or intuitive experience deserves respect

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Material girl who became the highest selling female recording star of all time

Kip and Dave gave up successful careers to pursue their musical dream

Kirkby Lonsdale business owner completes epic cycling challenge

TODAY'S PHOTO FROM THE GAZETTE ARCHIVES: The Westmorland Gazette shop in Kendal in 1967

Four-homes bid for former Copper Dog pub at Leece

Savills Manchester sells housing plot at Milnthorpe

Supermarket unveils a full fry up in a bun

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'Unsold food to needy' scheme a big success

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Wedding photo shoot reaches spectacular new heights in fells

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New Samba drumming classes coming to Kendal

There's so much to explore among the coastal habitats lining the shores of Morecambe Bay

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Be bold with colour at home, says interior designer Emily Henson

Watch your costs and don't learn the hard way

TODAY'S PHOTO FROM THE GAZETTE ARCHIVES: Norman Buckley of Windermere in one of the earlier 'Miss Windermere' speedboats

Court told vigilante group confronted sex offender at his Kendal workplace

Kendal woman 'glued' at London protest

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Local politicans will have final say over on-street parking charges

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Traffic facing delays at roadworks on A591 near Brettargh Holt

Top Post Office chief to visit town over closure plan

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Positive Parenting with Chris Garner: Managing 'Little Nero' tantrums

Keep hold of the paperwork for building works, says John Cooke

Crash on A590 at Witherslack causing traffic delays

Tributes flow for much-loved artist

Kendal martial arts club earns coveted ‘clubmark’ status

Touching tributes paid to late Arnside county councillor

Take a 3D tour of Abbey Apartments in Barrow

Ulverston swimmers excel at regional gala

Pudsey Bear goes on tour and visits another primary school in South Lakeland

Health survey sent out by MP

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Cumbria County Council adopts antisemitism definition

Squash club share frustration as three teams all fail to win

TODAY'S PHOTO FROM THE GAZETTE ARCHIVES: Protest in Kirkby Stephen in 1998

Hygge-inspired cafe opens at Kirkby Stephen pre-loved store

A showcase of gifts, food and demonstrations to see this weekend

Dan Snow explains why he finds history so exciting

Spectacular waterfalls, huge pothole and a giant of a cave

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Plan for yellow lines at hazardous Kendal junction

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Pudsey Bear drops by at primary school in Windermere

Lucky couple picked out of hundreds for free overnight stay at Cumbrian hotel

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Dozens of new homes planned for farmland

Locals seek more affordable homes in Glenridding and Patterdale

Punch earns Kendal player a five week ban

Tim Farron plants tree at Sedbergh as part of Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project

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Cycle race injects record figure into Cumbrian economy

Research by church official uncovers history of war memorial names

Kendal eye clinic receives £250,000 cash injection

New deputy leader appointed at Cumbria County Council

Cumbria's two tier council arrangement "is broken" says Ulverston councillor

Recycled uniform from Lake District sent to Tanzania

School will play host to first ‘ultra’ sports fest

Festive childrens club comes to Kendal

Dickensian festival promises something for everyone

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From a model railway exhibition to a haunting story of evil, debauchery and scandal - events to see and things to do this week ....

More than 30 gigs you could go along to in Cumbria and north Lancashire this week

Children join TV presenters at Furness for Children in Need Plod for Pudsey

This must-see exhibition takes place this weekend

TODAY'S PHOTO FROM THE GAZETTE ARCHIVES: The Queen in Westmorland in 1956

Sport

Successful weekend for Kendal Squash Club

Kendal martial arts club earns coveted ‘clubmark’ status

Ulverston swimmers excel at regional gala

Squash club share frustration as three teams all fail to win

Westmorland League: Penrith close in on leaders

High turn-out for fell race

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Sport

Punch earns Kendal player a five week ban

School will play host to first ‘ultra’ sports fest

Kendal Athletic Club represent at national relay

Kendal bodybuilder wins national award

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Young Sedbergh riders come close to three titles

Forty eight trophies handed out by South Windermere Sailing Club

HOCKEY: Kendal men's first team score winner in final 30 seconds of match with Golborne

Appleby secure dramatic win in Senior Challenge Cup

HOCKEY: Kendal Men's 2s gain draw at Fylde

JUDO: Gold medals for Kendal duo

'Early promise fades to defeat'-Kendal Rugby Match Report

'Skipper’s double sets up a Kirkby victory' Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby v Lymm

Ibis beat Windermere in penalty shoot-out in Benevolent Trophy clash

Kendal Town crash to defeat

Sedbergh rugby trio make it to England squad

SWIMMING: Elliot leads way with four titles

Praise for Kendal Rugby Club

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National sport

West Ham resolve capacity dispute

Hughes set to make England return against Australia after completing ban

The lowdown on London tennis champion Alexander Zverev

Danny Willett pleased to be back on an upwards curve after Dubai win

Southgate wants England to keep improving to make nation proud

Michael O’Neill takes positives from difficult Nations League campaign

Hughes set to make England return against Australia

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Cumbria

Bluebird set to return to Coniston Water

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Police appeal after two vehicles have their tyres slashed in town centre

Wolf statue stolen from town centre

Police appeal after Kirkby Lonsdale resident falls victim to scam

Calling photography enthusiasts for a chance to win a night away

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Education

The new class at Wilson's Endowed CE School, Over Kellet

Athlete Wendy opens new running track at school

PICTURES: New class photographs from local schools

Ulverston school continues improving as Ofsted inspects

Lakes pupils scoop writing awards

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Safety on the Sands

Safety on the Sands

A Westmorland Gazette campaign

Education

Helping you to make the right choice

Stop the fly-tippers

Stop the fly-tippers

Stop the fly-tippers

Centenary

WW1 Centenary section

Eden

Police investigate report of Kendal assault outside pub

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Accident on M6 Southbound causes severe traffic delays

Kendal baker judges top global food award

Mobile radar station set to improve Cumbria flood forecasts

Sir Cliff Richard to play concert at Cartmel

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National news

Gascoigne charged with sexually assaulting woman on train

Minimum pricing ‘serious ammunition’ in fight against alcohol-related harm

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Serial rapist John Worboys to stay in jail after Parole Board reverses decision

Bradley warns no-deal Brexit will mean WTO customs checks in Ireland

Science industry leader warns kelp ban would send out ‘chilling message’

Resident puts angry note on police car attending ‘life or death situation’

New centre to aid severely injured patients opened by First Minister

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