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'They don’t know where they would have been without it'
19/02/2025

'They don’t know where they would have been without it'

CASH donated by the community following a devastating house explosion has been a ‘tremendous help’ to the family who were seriously injured.

What an amazing lady❤️
19/02/2025

What an amazing lady❤️

A GREAT-great-grandmother is still working as she turns 90.

Brilliant news!
19/02/2025

Brilliant news!

Award winning baby formula made on the edge of the Lake District identified as ‘leading choice’ for families

"Instagram videos and social media trends are driving bad ideas."
19/02/2025

"Instagram videos and social media trends are driving bad ideas."

Influencers on Instagram and Tik Tok have been "driving bad ideas" in the Lake District, leading to a record number of mountain rescue…

A passer by called 999...
18/02/2025

A passer by called 999...

We were tasked shortly before lunchtime today by our Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Belfast Coastguard, after a 999 call had been received…

Amazing!
18/02/2025

Amazing!

AN OPEN mic night held in a library for budding young musicians has been hailed a ‘huge success’.

'With the increasing popularity of air fryers, it’s crucial that users are aware of the associated fire risks'
18/02/2025

'With the increasing popularity of air fryers, it’s crucial that users are aware of the associated fire risks'

Aviva said that in some cases, claimants have described seeing flames erupting from collapsing and melting air fryers

It is the fourth year in a row it has been ranked number one!
18/02/2025

It is the fourth year in a row it has been ranked number one!

Asda and Morrisons both scored 66 per cent and came bottom of the in-store table

'The death of a husband and wife which could have been avoided', the court heard
18/02/2025

'The death of a husband and wife which could have been avoided', the court heard

A FORMER primary school teacher ‘should not have been driving’ when he killed a retired husband and wife after he ‘blacked out’ on the A66,…

The charity has opened a new community centre
18/02/2025

The charity has opened a new community centre

Time to Change West Cumbria is launching a new Welcome Hub from its new community centre premises

What are your thoughts on Cumbria having an elected mayor? 💭
18/02/2025

What are your thoughts on Cumbria having an elected mayor? 💭

The government is asking Cumbrian residents to share their thoughts of an elected mayor in the county.

He was smashing his own vehicle with a shovel when police arrived
17/02/2025

He was smashing his own vehicle with a shovel when police arrived

A DISGUSTED police constable spat on by a Whitehaven man said he would rather have been punched or kicked.

To make the most of the deals and competitions, you’ll need to act fast!
17/02/2025

To make the most of the deals and competitions, you’ll need to act fast!

To mark Random Acts of Kindness Day today (February 17), Aldi, Lidl and Heinz are giving customers the chance to recieve vouchers for money off…

He is due to appear in court today
17/02/2025

He is due to appear in court today

Cumbria Police have charged a man as part of a county lines drug supply operation between Cumbria and Merseyside.

Not great if you're planning a dip...
17/02/2025

Not great if you're planning a dip...

Two Lake District waters have been classified as unsafe to swim or surf in, according to research from campaigning charity Surfers against Sewage.

The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more “completely avoidable”...
17/02/2025

The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more “completely avoidable” closures

Fresh figures from the British Beer and Pub Association found that 289 pubs served last orders for a final time in 2024

You could be sitting on a fortune if you have any of these games at home...
17/02/2025

You could be sitting on a fortune if you have any of these games at home...

See the top 10 most valuable PlayStation games, according to DualShockers, that could earn owners more than £200,000.

Both homes went for more than their guide prices
17/02/2025

Both homes went for more than their guide prices

Auction House Cumbria results: properties sold in Grange-Over-Sands

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