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Prime Minister announces new date for lifting of lockdown
THE Prime Minister has announced a new date for lockdown being lifted during a Downing Street press conference. Boris Johnson announced there will be a four week delay to the lifting of lockdown which was originally scheduled for Monday June 21
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Coronavirus cases rise by 134 in Cumbria over weekend
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Cumbria increased by 134 over the weekend, official figures show. Public Health England figures show that 28,662 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday in Cumbria,
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'This behaviour will not be tolerated' - Police probe criminal damage of trees
'THIS behaviour will not be tolerated', insists Cumbria Police who are investigating a report of people cutting down trees for fire wood. Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at around 6.45am on Saturday, at Wastwater
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Police dog tracks down male charged with assault on an emergency worker
A POLICE dog sprang into action last night to help officers detain a male in south Cumbria. PD Echo successfully tracked down a male who was eventually charged with assault on an emergency worker. A spokesman from Cumbria Police Dog Section
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Cumbrian food delivery expands onto new premises after success year
AN online delivery business that caters to the entire county is branching out to a new location and continuing to garner great success. TRADER: Colin Sneath, entrepreneur and owner of A Day's Walk South Lakes entrepreneur Colin Sneath
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Man dies after collision on A590
A 68-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision on the A590 at Newby Bridge. Cumbria Police were called to the incident on Saturday (12 June) afternoon after a Jeep Grand Cherokee was involved in an incident. Police have now
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6 rules likely to remain in place as Boris Johnson announces press conference
Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street press conference on Monday at 6pm, No.10 has confirmed. The Prime Minister is expected to announce a delay in lockdown restriction in England which were originally planned for June 21. Mr Johnson will
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‘Everybody has a story about it’ - Further details about pub reimagining revealed
FURTHER details have been revealed about the reimagining of a Grade II-listed pub that has been taken over by an arts organisation. The ‘stable bar’ at the Farmer’s Arms is set to open mid-July. And the site at Spark Bridge, near Ulverston,
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Boris Johnson set to put easing of lockdown restrictions on June 21 on hold
Boris Johnson is expected to announce a delay to the ending of social-distancing rules as the Delta variant continues to spread rapidly. The ending of lockdown restrictions was set to take place on 21 June, but it is now expected that the Prime
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Olly Murs dines at popular Kendal pub during Lake District stay
OLLY Murs has been dining at a popular Kendal pub whilst completing his fundraising challenge in honour of Caroline Flack. Ye Olde Fleece Inn announced on Sunday that they had welcomed the singer three times during his stay in the Lake District
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'Sporting legend' Peter Bowe laid to rest
CUMBRIAN sporting legend Peter Bowe was laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Connie on June 3. Considered one South Westmorland’s outstanding post-war sportsmen, both in cricket and football, Peter competed at the top level through his career
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Records smashed at Bentham sheepdog sale
A TREMENDOUS day on the Sheep Dog Field with a great entry of 38 dogs and pups at Bentham Sheepdog sale. The sale was topped by Jean Howes, County Durham, at a new market record of 7200gns, with her two-year-old Bitch “Jess” sired by DJ Rees’ “Cap
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How to take part in a virtual open mic night
A FREE open mic night will take place on Zoom this month. Hosted by The Brewery Arts Centre, it will see guest speaker, Wolverhampton poet laureate and novelist Emma Purshouse. If you wish to take part, email annthepoet@gmail.com to book a spot