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Restaurants were given a new hygiene score.

All the food hygiene ratings recently served to south Cumbria establishments

L to R: Carpigiani's Matteo Andreola, Ryan Blackburn of Old Stamp House in the Lake District, and Daniel Lehmann, president of JRE-Jeunes Restauranteurs

L to R: Carpigiani's Matteo Andreola, Ryan Blackburn of Old Stamp House in the Lake District, and Daniel Lehmann, president of JRE-Jeunes Restauranteurs

Lake District chef scoops award at international culinary congress in Paris

The new cabins at Rydal Hall

The new cabins at Rydal Hall

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New accommodation opens in the heart of the Lake District

Crew receives 'unusual call' after two people found sheltering in broken tent.

Crew receives 'unusual call' after two people found sheltering in broken tent.

Crew receives 'unusual call' after two people 'trapped' by high river levels

Great North Air are hoping Helvellyn will inspire numerous fundraisers

Great North Air are hoping Helvellyn will inspire numerous fundraisers

Helvellyn hike to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance

Former Beatrix Potter's holiday home retains AA award for 17th time

Former Beatrix Potter's holiday home retains AA award for 17th time

Former holiday home of Beatrix Potter retains AA award for 17th time

From a running novice to an endurance expert: Hayley is hoping that experience can get her over the line in May

From a running novice to an endurance expert: Hayley is hoping that experience can get her over the line in May

From not being able to run one mile to running 10 marathons in 10 days

The Swan in Grasmere is thriving since its reopening

The Swan in Grasmere is thriving since its reopening

Revamped pub served 41,000 meals and 14,000 pints of Madri in a year

Grasmere Gingerbread, Hawkshead Relish, and Lakeland Artisan are all up for awards

Grasmere Gingerbread, Hawkshead Relish, and Lakeland Artisan are all up for awards

Traders representing Cumbria at prestigious northwest awards

The warning was issued after the river levels rose overnight due to heavy rain falling on wet catchments.

The warning was issued after the river levels rose overnight due to heavy rain falling on wet catchments.

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Flood alerts in place for south Cumbria as river levels remain high

The session will be held at The Boating Centre in Coniston

The session will be held at The Boating Centre in Coniston

How DNA is helping police prevent boat thefts across the Lake District

The community clean-up started at Ambleside Parish Centre

The community clean-up started at Ambleside Parish Centre

Community group starts campaign to clean up the Lake District

The Farran family outside their shop in Ambleside

The Farran family outside their shop in Ambleside

Popular Cumbrian family business starts Lancashire venture

The grade II listed cottage

The grade II listed cottage

Grade II listed cottage in Lake District hamlet could be yours for £150,000

Paws by the Lake and Caroline with her dog Fernie.

Paws by the Lake and Caroline with her dog Fernie.

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Woman reveals how 'personal heartache' led her to start a business

Ambleside set to receive affordable housing boost.

Ambleside set to receive affordable housing boost.

Planning and development

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Town set to receive 22 'affordable' homes boost

The Three Shires Inn

The Three Shires Inn

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'A great little business in a magical location' - Lake District pub on sale

The Greene King rain detector in Manchester

The Greene King rain detector in Manchester

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Greene King pubs offering 100,000 free pints - these are the ones near you

Katie Downey with her mother in the Hawkshead post office.

Katie Downey with her mother in the Hawkshead post office.

'Not our parents' fault'-Daughter sets up group for Horizon scandal victims' children

Walker sustains lower leg injury after slippering on 'muddy ground'

Walker sustains lower leg injury after slippering on 'muddy ground'

Walker sustains lower leg injury after slipping on 'muddy ground'

One of the dishes at the Old Stamp House

One of the dishes at the Old Stamp House

Brothers two of the most 'influential leaders' in hospitality in the North

Tom with his medals at the National Primary and Year Seven Cross Country Finals

Tom with his medals at the National Primary and Year Seven Cross Country Finals

Meet the boy putting Ambleside on the cross country map

Grasmere Gather will operate in place of the old Grasmere Garden Village

Grasmere Gather will operate in place of the old Grasmere Garden Village

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New look shop aims to promote the best of the Lake District

New food hygiene rating of south Cumbria establishments revealed

New food hygiene rating of south Cumbria establishments revealed

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New food hygiene rating of south Cumbria establishments revealed

Grasmere Garden Village will be officially closing next month

Grasmere Garden Village will be officially closing next month

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Popular Lake District shop to close - but replaced by two new businesses

The Ambleside crew with their families

The Ambleside crew with their families

Jobs and careers

Firefighters recognised for their service to the community

Do you fancy joining a local theatre company?

Do you fancy joining a local theatre company?

Clubs and societies

Amateur performers plan four-night residency in Grasmere

Grasmere Hotel has got a new look

Grasmere Hotel has got a new look

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Owners of Lake District hotel reveal first look at renovations - including a new bar

The team at Force Café

The team at Force Café

Café team raises money for hospice in memory of colleague's wife

Ambleside Fish and Chips

Ambleside Fish and Chips

Lake District chippy on the market

Walker who sustained an injury while descending fell rescued by mountain team

Walker who sustained an injury while descending fell rescued by mountain team

Walker who sustained an injury while descending fell rescued

The centre is looking to make things slightly easier for people living with dementia

The centre is looking to make things slightly easier for people living with dementia

Centre provides support for people living with dementia

The yellow snow warning is in place until tomorrow morning.

The yellow snow warning is in place until tomorrow morning.

Police warn drivers not to travel to Kirkstone Pass due to 'heavy snow'

Residents in south Cumbria will hopefully get a better view of the night sky this week

Residents in south Cumbria will hopefully get a better view of the night sky this week

'Switch off' returns to Ambleside and Grasmere to showcase beauty of the stars

Five planning applications that you might have missed this week

Five planning applications that you might have missed this week

Local government

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Five planning applications that you might have missed this week

All the south Cumbria businesses served a five-star food hygiene rating recently

All the south Cumbria businesses served a five-star food hygiene rating recently

All the south Cumbria businesses served a five-star food hygiene rating recently

A woman who visits Ambleside on holiday took this photo of Riley and shared it on the active Facebook page set up for her

A woman who visits Ambleside on holiday took this photo of Riley and shared it on the active Facebook page set up for her

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Floral tributes to cat rescued as a kitten that became 'character' in Lakes village

Arthur before the descent

Arthur before the descent

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Experience what it is like to ski down Helvellyn through this first hand account

Entertain your kids through orienteering

Entertain your kids through orienteering

Clubs and societies

Free family entertainment coming to Cumbria in time for half term

Grove Barn, in Ambleside.

Grove Barn, in Ambleside.

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'Such a shame' - Readers react to closure of Lake District café

Grove Barn in Ambleside is not going to open due to lack of clients.

Grove Barn in Ambleside is not going to open due to lack of clients.

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'Days with hardly a customer' - Café closes months after opening

London Central Brass Quintet.

London Central Brass Quintet.

Series of spring concerts announced for Lake District town

Jon Bennett on what was his 600th ascent back in 2020

Jon Bennett on what was his 600th ascent back in 2020

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Meet the 61-year-old fell top assessor who has just completed his 750th ascent

What the villas will look like in Ambleside

What the villas will look like in Ambleside

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Five 'luxury holiday villas' coming in 2024 as part of development

Dora has been barred from a bar in Ambleside.

Dora has been barred from a bar in Ambleside.

'You're BARD' - Pub bans 'cheeky' cat named after famous poet's daughter

The team at Calderwood House receive their donation

The team at Calderwood House receive their donation

Charity volunteers given festive treats and financial backing by local bakery

Police have issued an appeal for information after two burglaries in Ambleside

Police have issued an appeal for information after two burglaries in Ambleside

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Two properties burgled at same time

Niall and Marta want to make the Lake District accessible for everyone

Niall and Marta want to make the Lake District accessible for everyone

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Christmas comes early for family in need with free holiday cottage stay

Fancy trying a new skill?

Fancy trying a new skill?

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Test your skills as a writer this Christmas in the Lake District

Grove Barn in Ambleside.

Grove Barn in Ambleside.

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Weekend snowfall impacts businesses in the run up to Christmas

Mountain rescue team responds to several life-threatening calls in one weekend

Mountain rescue team responds to several life-threatening calls in one weekend

Mountain rescue team responds to several life-threatening calls in one weekend

Married couple Lynne and Geoff

Married couple Lynne and Geoff

Couple celebrate their first anniversary by getting stuck in snow storm

Ambleside Parish Centre

Ambleside Parish Centre

Parish centre opens as emergency refuge space as weather warnings for snow continue

The man has been found.

The man has been found.

FOUND: Concern for missing Ambleside man

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