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Our view: We need a superhero to save Lakes economy
Our view: Flying paramedics is a potential game-changer
OUR VIEW: Welcome news that bridges the gap to town
OUR VIEW: Covid mask confusion set to continue
OUR VIEW: Tourism provides boost for business owners
OUR VIEW: Feeling silly in a mask is a small price to pay
OUR VIEW: Combatting climate change needs big ideas
Andrew Thomas column: Worrying behaviour creeping in
OUR VIEW: Relaxation of rules is welcome, but caution is advised
OUR VIEW: Relaxation of rules is welcome, but caution is advised
Our view: Welcome lifeline for zoos but confusion remains
OUR VIEW: Respect the Lakes - but it's better to stay away
Easing lockdown is no reason to relax vigilance
Our view: U-turn needed on June 1 school return
OUR VIEW: New lockdown guidelines require common sense
Our view: Honouring our heroes by sticking to lockdown
Our view: Spitting could kill our emergency workers
OUR VIEW: Sign up to fight virus alongside NHS heroes
Our view: Signs that we can emerge from biggest crisis
Talking all things Westmorland with Andrew Thomas
Our view: Don't go out this Easter bank holiday...it's not worth it
Our view: Working together is only way through this crisis
OUR VIEW: Flocking to the Lakes endangers lives
OUR VIEW: Take care, shop local, and look out for each other
OUR VIEW: Billions for potholes will surely be welcomed
Our view: Traffic should be top priority in town Vision
Our view: Raising a glass to campaign for pub's revival
OUR VIEW: Targeting the livelihoods of tradesmen is low
OUR VIEW: A near miss, but another storm is brewing
OUR VIEW: Do not despair over 'death of the high street'
OUR VIEW: NHS staff should not pay to work
COMMENT: Did Xmas election see Farron rebirth?
LETTER: Positives of shared cycle and walkways outweigh the negatives
LETTER: The ferry out of action is a loss of valuable income
LETTER: Key facts about the Cumbria County Council budget
LETTER: Girls, do you really need those designer handbags?
LETTER: Credit Union is here to help
LETTER: Second home owners in the Lake District should not have to pay more Council Tax
LETTER: The message of Christmas
LETTER: A6070 needs looking at to prevent future flooding
LETTER: Nature always finds a way
COMMENT: Ending parking free -for-all at New Road, Kendal, is the right decision
COMMENT: Reduced road width trial sparks wider debate
COMMENT: Beautiful bay can also prove treacherous
COMMENT - Beautiful Bay can also be highly dangerous
COMMENT: Help us rid countryside of fly-tipping scourge
COMMENT: Excellent news about Kendal mental health ward but there's no room for complacency
COMMENT: Worrying aftershocks from seismic Brexit poll
COMMENT: Mental health services must be kept in Kendal
COMMENT: Sense of relief as A591 reopening reunites Cumbria
COMMENT: Timely reminders of the need to be safe on the Morecambe Bay Sands
COMMENT: Help us to recognise the unsung flood heroes of Westmorland
COMMENT: Pay on exit might be way to alleviate concerns
COMMENT: Lake District has so much to offer tourists and daytrippers