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Pupils from Furness Academy in rehearsals last week

Furness Academy prepares for panto season with Addams Family production

A work by Carlisle artist, David Lush

Major print exhibition returns to Cumbria for 9th time

Call the Midwife star Jenny Agutter has shared details of what fans can expect from the Christmas Special.

Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special

Marvin Humes is predicted to become Marvin FUMES

I'm a Celebrity viewers foresee Marvin 'FUMES' Humes fight with other campmate

Rishi Sunak has not confirmed if he would be limiting the planned increase to the TV licence fee

Rishi Sunak says BBC should be 'realistic' about what people pay for TV licence fee

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Strictly Come Dancing saw no elimination this week after the exit of Nigel Harman.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers slam 'most pointless' episode ever

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Did you watch musicals week on Strictly Come Dancing? This is why Nigel Harman has had to withdraw from the competition

This is why there is no Strictly Come Dancing public vote or elimination tonight

Sarah Hardacre at a prior research event held at Barrow Market and the Forum, where she engaged with public members on their memories of Duke street.

Exhibition explores forgotten histories about former shops on Duke Street

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Lost In The Music will be performing at The Forum this weekend

Tickets still available for 70s disco night 'Lost In Music'

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This came after Nigel Harman was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing just hours before the show.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers left crying after 'stunning' Wicked performance

Week 11 of Strictly Come Dancing got off to a rocky start amid the news that EastEnders star Nigel Harman would be quitting.

See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard after week 11

Nigel Harman has appeared on other shows like Casualty and EastEnders on the BBC.

EastEnders star Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

What score can you get? Try this pub quiz to find out

What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out

A different take on the Nativity will be performed in Grasmere

Grasmere group to put a different spin on the Nativity

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A view over the sea at Biggar Bank on Walney

Iconic Furness scenes captured in artist's latest calendar

Ant and Dec joke about leaving I'm A Celebrity.

Ant and Dec admit that they 'thought about leaving' I'm A Celebrity

Bridget captured in the trailer for the show

Taskmaster star comes to Cumbria

Drew Pritchard from TV show Salvage Hunters

Hit TV show Salvage Hunters on look out for filming locations across Cumbria

The TikToker said Bowness made him regret his own job

'Pointless', 'dead' and 'smelly' - Eight Cumbrian towns 'roasted' in TikTok video

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The windows are still set to dressed at the Tantabank Christmas lights display

Dalton house Christmas lights to return for 2023 after going 'all out' with surprise

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Have you been missing Grace Dent on I'm A Celebrity this week?

I'm A Celebrity's Grace Dent says she is 'overwhelmingly sad' after jungle exit

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Alistair and wife Charlotte at Rydal Mount

Alistair McGowan comes to south Cumbria for film premiere

Members of Furness Bach Choir

Furness Bach Choir to perform rare and 'demanding' choral masterpiece

Shirley Ballas returned to dancing six weeks after giving birth to her son and was told by her coach that her stretch marks shouldn't be on show

Shirley Ballas 'never forgot' being criticised for showing stretch marks when dancing

Francis Rossi has already started looking at dates to return to Barrow

Status Quo's Francis Rossi postpones tonight's Barrow gig due to A590 accident delays

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T-Rex will be performing in Ulverston this December

Glam-rock icons T-Rex to perform live at cinema

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The Apprentice will return for its 18th series in 2024

BBC announces the return of The Apprentice for 2024 (here's what we know so far)

Sarah Lancashire said it was

Sarah Lancashire wins performance of the year award for Happy Valley role

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Grace Dent will leave I'm a Celebrity.

See why Grace Dent has quit the I'm A Celebrity jungle as ITV releases statement

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The Sir John Barrow Monument is hosting a special carol singing event

You can sing festive carols inside an Ulverston landmark this Christmas

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Blackthorn wood is the new book by the Barrow author Paula Hillman.

Author launches third novel as books reach American audiences

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Angela Scanlon became the ninth celebrity to be eliminated in week ten of Strictly.

Strictly viewers declare the show is ‘rigged’ over ‘wrong decision’ elimination

Find out who was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.

See the ninth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing in week ten

Six couples are remaining on Strictly Come Dancing 2023 until the results show

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Week 10 exit 'leaked' which causes debate among fans

Cumbrian town named 'luckiest' in the UK

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See the week 10 leaderboard for Strictly Come Dancing.

See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for week 10

Bobby Brazier paid tribute to Jade Goody.

Strictly’s Bobby Brazier performs emotional tribute to Jade Goody

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas was caught telling the live audience off over comments made towards Layton Williams.

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas tells audience off over Layton Williams comments

Santa might be swapping his sleigh for a lifeboat at this upcoming fundraiser

Father Christmas teams up with Barrow lifeboats for festive fundraiser

Everything you need to know, including whether you could be eligible for a £159 refund or a free TV licence

You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

Grace Dent threatened to quit I'm a Celebrity tonight

I'm a Celebrity's Grace Dent seeks medical attention after winning challenge

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Michael Caine said Bobby Brazier reminded him of himself after praising the Strictly and EastEnders star to Loose Women's Denise Welch.

Strictly's Bobby Brazier stunned after finding unlikely fan in Sir Michael Caine

Sir John Barrow Monument in Ulverston.

Here is how you can sing inside Sir John Barrow Monument

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Grace Dent has left I'm A Celeb fans concerned.

I'm A Celebrity viewers say 'Grace Dent is taking the p***' on tonight's episode

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Millom's upcoming panto will be the first since the pandemic

Millom panto returns for the first time since pandemic

Bobby Brazier is partnered with Dianne Buswell on BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier to pay emotional tribute to mum Jade Goody

Paula Lane will play the character Ella Forster on Emmerdale

Former Coronation Street star to join Emmerdale: 'Everyone has been so welcoming'

Sheila Drewery is publishing her book that was originally written in 1999

Barrow retiree aims to be Amazon bestseller for 75th birthday

The clasp of bees taken from Napoleon's cloak

Levens Hall gears up for influx of 'Napoleon' visitors

Annabel Croft's husband died after being diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Who was Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft's late husband Mel Coleman?

Grace Dent fans have hit out at Nigel Farage and ITV

I'm a Celeb viewers blame Nigel Farage for 'missing out on goddess Grace Dent'

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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

Do you need a TV Licence to watch Netflix, Disney Plus, YouTube and more

Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained

New Year's Eve events in Cumbria

Here are some ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve

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