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Motorcyclist in his 80s seriously injured in crash as police appeal for witnesses
A man in his 80s has been seriously injured in a collision. The crash happened on the A6 in Carnforth on September 10 and involved a grey Honda GB350 S-S motorbike and a silver Toyota Yaris. The incident occurred at around 10.35am at the roundabout
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Discover Cartmel Priory School at their Open Evening
At Cartmel Priory School, we pride ourselves on the strength of the relationships within our school community. Our students develop to be respectful, independent and responsible citizens who demonstrate extremely high standards of behaviour and very
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More than legal advice: supporting people through life's important moments
At Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, we understand that seeking legal advice is rarely just about paperwork or procedures. More often, it is about people, families, businesses and futures. Whether you are buying your first home, planning for retirement
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'It's about the size of the impact'
New chief executive Stuart Miller wants The Cumberland to build on its strong community roots, fill gaps left by departing high street banks and extend its impact across Cumbria. The new chief executive of The Cumberland Building Society has said
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Tour de France Grand Départ Trophy draws crowds at Westmorland County Show
A piece of cycling history has attracted crowds and sparked excitement. Hundreds gathered at the Westmorland County Show in anticipation of next year’s Tour de France Grand Départ. A dedicated stand featured the Grand Départ Trophy and information
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Police continue investigation after charity shop vandalised
A police investigation into the vandalism at a Barrow charity shop is continuing. Re: Love by St Mary's Hospice, on Dalton Road, was targeted on September 2 when the push to open door button for the accessible door was destroyed and the community
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Tesco films its Christmas advert at 172-year-old bakery
A touch of Christmas magic arrived in the Yorkshire Dales as a supermarket giant prepares for the festive season. Tesco chose the historic bakery J W Cockett and Son, based in Hawes, as the setting for its Christmas advert, bringing film crews
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National Trust castle launches automated parking system for visitors
A National Trust castle has launched a new automated parking system. Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, says it has launched an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) parking system on Wednesday (September 9) to improve visitor experience and site
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Kendal schoolboy, 7, completes charity bike ride after shock at London homelessness
A seven year old boy has raised more than £1,500 for Shelter through a 100 mile bike ride. Joss Nicholls and his dad Chris, who live in Kendal, embarked on a four day bike ride from Newcastle to Berwick upon Tweed, racking up 101.76 miles, 1428m
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Former Cumbrian journalist wins writing prize ahead of debut play
A former Westmorland Gazette journalist has won a major writing prize and is set to debut a new play. Beth Broomby, who began her career at the Gazette, has been awarded the New Writing North Arvon Award for Fiction for her debut novel. She
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160 home estate plans that would replace Kendal driving range to go before committee
A 160-home development is set to go before a planning committee four years after being submitted to the council. The new housing estate would be built on land between Kendal Parks and the train tracks near Oxenholme station. Applicant Alan
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Lake District village road set to close for utility works
A section of the A592 in Newby Bridge is set to close for utility works. Westmorland and Furness Council announced the planned closure, affecting approximately 490 metres of the road, from a point 750 metres south of its junction with the U5251
