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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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Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg backs Cumbria pothole demands
POLITICIANS have backed public calls for potholes to be filled. (2 comments)
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Lakes murder trial delayed
A MURDER trial following the death of a 77-year-old Lake District woman last year has been delayed until next month.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Biggest ever energy switching scheme as councils follow South Lakes' lead
THOUSANDS of people could save on their fuel bills after the relaunch of a ground-breaking energy switching scheme – first trialled in the South Lakes – attracted record levels of interest.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Cumbria police force infringed PE teacher's rights
CUMBRIA police force unlawfully infringed a physical education teacher's human rights by refusing to remove detail of an 18-year-old woman's harassment allegation from a "criminal record certificate" available to potential employers, a High Court judge has ruled.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Barrow hotel's £250,000 revamp completed in 'record time'
A BARROW hotel has undergone a quick turnaround revamp as part of a chain’s £223m investment.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Lake District makes impression on TV star Rory Bremner in Cumbria tour
ONE of Britain’s most famous impersonators took a barefoot walk with a Coniston shepherdess and visited some of Cumbria’s most iconic locations for a new TV series.
Last updated 15 April 2013
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Cumbria drugs ring smashed
AN investigation into an organised crime ring, which lasted over three years, ended at court today.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Cumbria dog owners urged to keep pets under control
DOG owners in Cumbria have been urged to keep their pets under control, following a spate of sheep worrying.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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All aboard for Lakes swim challenge
CUMBRIAN residents are being urged to make a splash for charity at the Great North Swim.
Last updated 10 April 2013
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Energy firm ponders plans to replace turbines at Lakes windfarm
TALLER turbines could be standing astride a Lake District beauty spot if a windfarm is replaced.
Last updated 9 April 2013
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Teen who survived 200ft fall in Lakes returns to thank rescuers
A BOY who fell 200ft in the Lakes has returned to thank the rescuers who saved his life.
Last updated 8 April 2013
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Warning to walkers after Kent couple stuck in snow in Lake District
WALKERS are being urged to beware of snow and ice in the Lake District after a couple from Kent were caught out over the weekend.
Last updated 8 April 2013
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South London town in bid to take Cumbria Lake District crown
TOURISM bosses in the south London town of Croydon have made an audacious bid to pinch Cumbria’s 'Lake District' crown.
Last updated 5 April 2013
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