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Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit brings South Lakes to small screen
A FAMOUS Lake District rabbit is set to hop back on to television screens next month as part of a new BBC children’s programme.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Lakes museum restoration nears fund milestone
THE trust behind ambitious plans to create a world-class tourist attraction in the Lake District is closing in on a fundraising target.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Lakes to host gruelling Tour of Britain race
WORLD-CLASS cyclists will race through the South Lakes as part of the Tour of Britain cycle race – with council chiefs predicting a £3-4m economic boost for the county. (1 comment)
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Inside the mind of South Lakes killer
WHAT began as a typical heavy drinking session escalated horrifically into an argument that would lead a mentally ill alcoholic to kill his own mother.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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South Lakes council is set to ban dogs from play areas in bid to stop fouling
NEW measures to tackle dog fouling in the South Lakes are set to be approved next week.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Blue Peter star Helen Skelton launches Lakes cycling quest
SINCE Bradley Wiggins stormed into Paris to become the first British winner of the Tour de France, followed closely by runner-up and team-mate, Chris Froome, Team Sky has become almost synonymous with cycling.
Last updated 24 May 2013
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Work begins at Kirkby school to cut disruption to lessons
BUILDING work has started to create a reception at a village school.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Cumbria family feels ‘no hatred’ against man who killed his own mother
THE family of a woman killed by her own son have said they do not feel any hatred or animosity towards him.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Windermere couple sentenced for £200k fraud
A WINDERMERE couple have been handed jail terms after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Doctor Who and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory actor dies in Barrow
AN actor who appeared in Doctor Who and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has died in Barrow. (4 comments)
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbria Son killed mum during argument
A SON strangled and smothered his elderly mother to death before she was discovered half naked in a bed, a court heard.
Last updated 14 May 2013
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Necklace worth £5k to be won at Cartmel race night
GETTING dressed up to the nines is supposed to make a woman feel like the metaphorical million dollars.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Don’t miss your chance to win a VIP Cartmel horseracing experience
VIP treatment, a year’s worth of horseracing and a day out at one of the hottest events of the summer are all up for grabs for lucky Evening Mail readers.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Former South Lakes priest sexually abused teenager
A FORMER South Lakes priest is today beginning an eight-month prison sentence for sexually abusing a teenage boy in his vicarage.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Violinist hits Lake District fells to help rescue team
A 20-MILE run over the Lake District’s highest peaks isn’t the usual way for a musician to prepare for a gig.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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On a mission to highlight work of Cumbria environmental champions
A CAMPAIGN to search out environmental champions who care for some of Cumbria’s most iconic landscape is being launched.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Thieves strike twice in four days in Lake District
POLICE are investigating after thieves struck twice in four days in a Lake District town.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Lakes victories offer comfort to Lib Dems in Cumbria County Council elections
GAINS in the South Lakes were one of the few positives in what was otherwise a disappointing day for the Lib Dems on Friday.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Climber dies after 300ft fall in Lake District
A CLIMBER has died after falling more than 300ft while out in the Lake District.
Last updated 5 May 2013
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Cumbria County Council election
Our reporters were at Barrow Town Hall and Lakes Leisure in Kendal.
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Last updated 3 May 2013
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