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Police catch Cannabis courier with 1 kg cargo on the A66

Arrest made after 'man threatened people with unknown substance'

Arrest made after 'man threatened people with unknown substance'

Arrest made after 'man threatened people with unknown substance'

Police urge Cumbrians not to share video circulating on social media

Police urge Cumbrians not to share video circulating on social media

Police urge Cumbrians not to share video circulating on social media

An electricity north west engineer

An electricity north west engineer

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Urgent safety message issued to farmers in Cumbria after number of incidents

A painted mural of the Jitterbug was completed this week

A painted mural of the Jitterbug was completed this week

Take an EXCLUSIVE peek around ‘eclectic’ new shop ahead of opening event

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Police investigate after video shows young children 'beating birds to death'

The properties in Bowness

The properties in Bowness

Planning and development

Plans to improve staff accommodation in the Lake District approved

The tradition of hound trailing is introduced in the latest episode of the series

The tradition of hound trailing is introduced in the latest episode of the series

Hounds, horses and grasshoppers: This week's episode of Cumbria: Lakes and Coast

Can you help tidy up Ulverston?

Can you help tidy up Ulverston?

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Residents need public help to clean up south Cumbrian town ahead of awards

Ford Park, Ulverston

Ford Park, Ulverston

Live performances make stories a reality at upcoming Ford Park event

The tractor run is always a spectacle to behold

The tractor run is always a spectacle to behold

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Route revealed for this year's Furness and District Tractor Run

Genesis homes plan

Genesis homes plan

Local government

Genesis homes apply for homes to Kendal housing scheme

Shoplifting 'is not a victimless crime', chief inspector says

Shoplifting 'is not a victimless crime', chief inspector says

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Cumbrian shoplifting crimes rise by nine per cent in past year

The pup was back walking again in no time

The pup was back walking again in no time

Three-year-old dachshund back on all paws after spinal surgery

The Harried Yard , oil on linen

The Harried Yard , oil on linen

Ulverston artist to showcase work in exhibition

Kendal Mountain Festival

Kendal Mountain Festival

Mountain festival featuring films, talks, and more launches tickets

Westmorland Homecare staff training session shows how the Raizer can aid someone who has fallen from the lying position to a seated position

Westmorland Homecare staff training session shows how the Raizer can aid someone who has fallen from the lying position to a seated position

Lifting chair reduces NHS strain, homecare provider says

Dave Furlong, head of equity, John Gray, head of debt, Mark Borzomato, CEO, and Ethan Dent, marketing manager

Dave Furlong, head of equity, John Gray, head of debt, Mark Borzomato, CEO, and Ethan Dent, marketing manager

Fund manager strengthens presence in the North West

Motorcycle fun is returning to the hall this weekend

Motorcycle fun is returning to the hall this weekend

Motorcycle thrills return to historic hall this weekend

Members of the Hutton Harmonies community choir with (front, centre) Helen Cutting of OnPath Energy and conductor Emily Robinson

Members of the Hutton Harmonies community choir with (front, centre) Helen Cutting of OnPath Energy and conductor Emily Robinson

Clubs and societies

Community choir gears up for growth following £3990 energy grant

Manon Wheatman, a care professional at Home Instead South Lakes

Manon Wheatman, a care professional at Home Instead South Lakes

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Home care company launches nail cutting service for elderly

(Left to right) Adrian Potts, Pamela Bissland, Gary Anderson, Sandra Coulter, Paul Wightman

(Left to right) Adrian Potts, Pamela Bissland, Gary Anderson, Sandra Coulter, Paul Wightman

Memory walk to raise funds for St John's and St Mary's hospices

South Lakes among cheapest spots for Mr Whippy ice cream

Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport on Friday, July 19 to discover that their flight had been cancelled.

Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport on Friday, July 19 to discover that their flight had been cancelled.

'Hundreds' of TUI passengers forced to sleep on a conference room floor for days

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning

UK Today

English Heritage vs National Trust - which membership is best?

How to watch Team GB at Paris Olympics 2024 on TV - is the BBC showing coverage?

What are the worst Olympic sports? I’d scrap these 9 in a heartbeat

Common flight booking mistakes that could end up costing you £115 or more

Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK

How to claim compensation on Eurostar train - these are your options

Sport

England Lions beat France in the Final

Cumbrian lads celebrate international win at European Championship Final

Fiona Crackles (left) ahead of her debut in 2020

Fiona Crackles (left) ahead of her debut in 2020

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Meet the Cumbrian representing Team GB at the Paris Olympics

The cheque has been handed over to the charity

The cheque has been handed over to the charity

Lancaster and District Samaritans receive donation from Carus Green Golf Club Ladies

Andy Murray has confirmed the Paris Olympics will be his last tournament

Andy Murray has confirmed the Paris Olympics will be his last tournament

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Andy Murray confirms he will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics

Cartmel Races (Archive)

Cartmel Races (Archive)

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Jockey in intensive care after fall at Cartmel

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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Cumbria

The Harried Yard , oil on linen

Ulverston artist to showcase work in exhibition

The pup was back walking again in no time

The pup was back walking again in no time

Three-year-old dachshund back on all paws after spinal surgery

Kendal Mountain Festival

Kendal Mountain Festival

Mountain festival featuring films, talks, and more launches tickets

Motorcycle fun is returning to the hall this weekend

Motorcycle fun is returning to the hall this weekend

Motorcycle thrills return to historic hall this weekend

Members of the Hutton Harmonies community choir with (front, centre) Helen Cutting of OnPath Energy and conductor Emily Robinson

Members of the Hutton Harmonies community choir with (front, centre) Helen Cutting of OnPath Energy and conductor Emily Robinson

Clubs and societies

Community choir gears up for growth following £3990 energy grant

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Education

Mrs Edmondson, the Headteacher, presented Sheila with a rose, a garden centre voucher and a card made by the children

Primary school waves goodbye to lollipop lady who kept children safe for 23 years

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sutton with pupils at Vicarage Park School, Mrs Green, Cllr Finch, Cllr Long and Cllr Hennessy at the newly surfaced path

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sutton with pupils at Vicarage Park School, Mrs Green, Cllr Finch, Cllr Long and Cllr Hennessy at the newly surfaced path

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Council improves muddy trail to year-round pathway at park

Wings School in Milnthorpe

Wings School in Milnthorpe

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School closes doors after experiencing 'operational challenges'

Dean Gibson's pupils

Dean Gibson's pupils

Inspectors praise 'happy and inviting' school in latest Ofsted report

Children learning at Heaves Farm

Children learning at Heaves Farm

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Farm open days educate children on food production

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Eden

The Harried Yard , oil on linen

Ulverston artist to showcase work in exhibition

The pup was back walking again in no time

The pup was back walking again in no time

Three-year-old dachshund back on all paws after spinal surgery

Kendal Mountain Festival

Kendal Mountain Festival

Mountain festival featuring films, talks, and more launches tickets

Motorcycle fun is returning to the hall this weekend

Motorcycle fun is returning to the hall this weekend

Motorcycle thrills return to historic hall this weekend

Members of the Hutton Harmonies community choir with (front, centre) Helen Cutting of OnPath Energy and conductor Emily Robinson

Members of the Hutton Harmonies community choir with (front, centre) Helen Cutting of OnPath Energy and conductor Emily Robinson

Clubs and societies

Community choir gears up for growth following £3990 energy grant

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

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