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Work begins at Kirkby school to cut disruption to lessons
BUILDING work has started to create a reception at a school in Kirkby.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Blue Peter star Helen Skelton rides in to launch 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 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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Beautiful historic Kirkby home has plenty of character
A LOVELY home in a gorgeous village has proved a real drawing point for family living away. Barbara and Tony have had many fabulous years in their character-filled stone and slate house as SUSAN GOODSON discovered
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne buys Lake District lodge
THE allure of the Lake District has proved too strong for Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne. (1 comment)
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Wall repairs reduce A595 in Cumbria to one lane
THE A595 in Cumbria is reduced to one lane while repairs are carried out to a car-park wall.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Wall repairs reduce A595 in Cumbria to one lane
THE A595 in Cumbria is reduced to one lane while repairs are carried out to a car-park wall.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Police probe after car careers off Lakes road into woodland
MYSTERY surrounds how a car came to be marooned in a small group of trees at the side of a busy road.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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