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What is the best takeaway in Furness?

READERS' CHOICE: The best takeaways in Furness

Mars issues 'do not eat' warning over Revels chocolates due to fears they may contain small pieces of rubber, making them unsafe to eat

Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears

easyJet is also offering a Santa letter collection service for schools near eligible airports.

Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa

Mince pies from seven big supermarkets were taste-tested

I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

Sustainability and new food trends could see alternatives spring up for current food favourites

The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years

Four gastro pubs in Cumbria were some of the best in the UK this year

Four gastro pubs from Cumbria named in top 50 in UK

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The average cost of a pint of draught lager rose to £4.61 by September 2023, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?

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Fell Foodie at his launch event in Ambleside

Outdoor chef Fell Foodie celebrates debut cookbook

Will you be adding this Cadbury Easter treat to your Christmas shopping list in 2023?

Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice

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Gordon Ramsay said that he often seeks the advice of his servers when he's ordering in a new restaurant.

This is one dish you should never order in a restaurant, according to Gordon Ramsay

Tesco is recalling Growers Harvest Garden Peas

Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product

Windermere in the Lake District is England's largest lake

Windermere crowned the second most picturesque place to go boating in the UK

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Rick Bailey, Executive Chairman of Daniel Thwaites, and Samantha Scott, High Sheriff of Cumbria, at Langdale Chase

'Best view in the Lakes' - hotel officially reopens after refurbishment

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Calling all pizza lovers - get yourselves to one of these restaurants

Top 7 pizza restaurants in Cumbria that promise it's 'just like Rome'

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Kate Parsley, Joanne Saggers, Zara Young and Pauline Robinson at the awards in Birmingham

"Just a café in a little village in Cumbria!" - coffee shop named as best in England

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Cumbria Tourism joined a strong Cumbria contingent at the World Travel Market earlier this month

Ensuring Cumbria is considered a 'destination of choice' by global tourists

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The Yan has revealed how its Christmas puddings are made

Chef's secret to perfect Christmas pudding revealed

The team from the Albion with their award

Cumbrian pub has the best pint in the country

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Nestle also announced in November they would be discontinuing Caramac and Animal Bars.

Cadbury axes fan favourite chocolate bar after just a few years on UK shelves

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Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, a festive catch up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway for two, you can trust North Lakes Hotel and Spa to give you a merry time this Christmas.

Sponsored Enjoy a magical Christmas at North Lakes Hotel and Spa in Penrith

Barrow-born chef Tom Barnes has worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants

Readers react to acclaimed Cumbrian chef opening first solo restaurant in Manchester

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Chef Simon Rogan

Cumbrian restaurant named best in the UK in global list

Barrow-born chef Tom Barnes has worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants

Acclaimed Cumbrian chef to open solo restaurant in Manchester

Are you a fan of Salt and Vinegar Quavers?

Walkers axe another flavour of crisp with 'no notice' in 'sad day' for fans

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Farmer's Christmas Menu

One of Ulverston's most popular restaurants is ready for Christmas

South Cumbria has seen a number of Good Food Award winners

The Good Food Award winners across South Cumbria

Chef Mark Satterthwaite and his wife with Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence.

Restaurant celebrates after retaining AA rosette status

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Nine businesses in south Cumbria have been awarded five-star food hygiene rating.

These are the businesses recently handed five-star food hygiene ratings

From Starburst to Milky Way - do you remember what these popular sweets used to be called?

7 sweets that changed their names over the years - how many do you remember?

A cocktail masterclass is coming to Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale pub to host festive cocktail masterclass

The winners have been announced for a Dalton postcard competition

New postcards created to promote beauty of Dalton

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Hygiene rating of Barrow's Starbucks and Burger King revealed

Hygiene rating of Barrow's Starbucks and Burger King revealed

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Carlisle Christmas Market turns the city into a winter wonderland

A feast of seasonal festivities for all the family

Sunday Roast in an air fryer? Here's how you can do it yourself with this TikTok recipe

Here's how you can make an entire Sunday Roast in an air fryer

Harrison Ward, the Fell Foodie

Fell Foodie redefines outdoor cooking with 'Cook Out'

Have you tried the new autumn menu from McDonald's?

I tried McDonald's new autumn menu - these 2 items need to stay forever

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Ten businesses in Barrow have hygiene ratings of one

The nine businesses in Barrow with a hygiene rating of one

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The Ship Inn at Coniston

Award winning pub to close temporarily for £400,000 full refurbishment

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Author Emily Windsor during her trip to Grasmere, which has partially inspired her upcoming Christmas story based in the Lake District

Anthology of Christmas stories based around the Lake District to be released

The Old Water Mill

Cumbrian holiday lets bag top spots in travel awards

L'Enclume in Cartmel is one of the finest restaurants in the world, let alone the UK

Renowned Cumbrian restaurant voted 6th most popular Michelin-starred spot in UK

Gemma said that she found the cigarette end and ash at the bottom of a Happy Meal

Mum said she found cigarette and ash at the bottom of Happy Meal

Thousand-layer potatoes - the greatest roastie of all time

I made the best roast potatoes of all time - here is the thousand-layer recipe

It's that time of season isn't it? Here are the best roasts in Cumbria

Best roast dinner in Cumbria? The top 6 places according to Tripadvisor

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The Hindenburg flies over Duke Street, Barrow, so low its Nazi Swastikas are visible

Amazing picture surfaces showing how low Hindenburg flew over Barrow on 'spy mission'

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Mayor of Dalton with new landlady of the Newton Arms, Julie

New landlords take over Furness pub

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JJ Crossfield's Cafe & Bar in Arnside have launched a full pizza menu

Hand stretched pizzas now served at new café and wine bar

The Coliseum cinema in Barrow in 1914

Archive photos reveal fascinating insight into Barrow's architectural past

The 'ghostly' addition to the Sankey Archive Collection located at Furness Railway Offices in 1915

From trains to monks - Furness' entries in the UK's paranormal database

Oktoberfest is coming to Kirkby Lonsdale for the weekend

Oktoberfest comes to Kirkby Lonsdale for the weekend

Roanhead Rabbit Warren wants to gain a certificate from the Caravan and Motorhome Club to operate a small site on the land

Caravan and Motorhome Club scouts out site at Roanhead

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Hotter and drier summers are impacting the yield of hops

Warning for pubgoers as climate change linked to bad tasting beer in near future

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Abbi Lawson left Bake Off last night

Cumbrian Bake Off contestant fails to rise to the occasion

North West Pizza at one of its pop-up events that take place across Cumbria and Lancashire

Cumbria pizza van makes it to national finals