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Search is on for one of the UK's rarest mammals
CUMBRIA’S wildlife lovers are being urged to search woods for half-eaten hazelnuts to help trace one of the UK's rarest mammals. The People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has launched its third Great Nut Hunt to establish where the endangered
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Town spring a Leek
Kendal lost 2-1 in the 1st qualifying round of the FA Trophy at Leek Town. Leek went ahead on 24 minutes through Daniel Cope before Alex Taylor equalised on 85 minutes, however the scores were level for only a matter of minutes as Leek scored again
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Cumbria bus firm bans overweight staff from vehicles
OVERWEIGHT bus drivers have been banned from getting behind the wheel in a new move from a Cumbrian bus operator. Letters have been sent to staff by bosses at Stagecoach Cumbria warning them that they will not be able to take charge of a bus if they
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New Squares decision set for November 12
A FINAL decision on the future of the Penrith New Squares development will be made in open session at a Special Council Meeting on November 12. The agenda for the meeting will include a report and presentation of the results of the public consultation
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Britian's smallest rodents welcomed to Lake District tourist attraction
SEVEN of the smallest rodents in Britain have set up home at a Lake District tourist attraction. Lakes Aquarium, near Newby Bridge, has welcomed the arrival of a family of harvest mice, which each weigh less than a two-pence coin. The
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Cash box stolen from car parked in Ambleside
A SILVER cash box containing £300 was stolen from a vehicle in Ambleside. The vehicle was parked in the Loughrigg area when the incident happened between 4.30pm on October 11 and 8am on October 12. Police are asking for anyone who may have seen
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Trio gear up for Big Apple marathon
A TRIO of friends are heading to the Big Apple to raise money for the mental health charity, Mind. Martha Sheppard and Marina Davis, both of Bowness, and Michelle Parker-Reed, of Ulverston, are taking part in the New York Marathon in memory
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Witness appeal following public order incident
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an altercation about parking in Barrow. The incident on Scott Street at around 2.35pm on Thursday (October 15) involved a woman postal worker and a man driving a black car. The postwoman later reported
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Police investigate fatal accident on A591
POLICE are continuing their investigations into a fatal accident on the A591 near Troutbeck Bridge. A man believed to be a Polish national was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision yesterday (Friday) after his red Jaguar left the road at Ecclerigg
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Police seek driver involved in fail to stop collision
POLICE are seeking to speak to the driver of a car involved in a fail to stop collision. A woman driving a blue Peugeot was travelling towards Ulverston on a road near Aldingham, next to Doe Wood Lodges, when a vehicle travelling towards her overtook
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‘Greyhounding’ across the Furness fells
CYCLISTS from across Furness have been praised for their efforts in raising thousands of pounds for a local cause. More than £3,500 was raised by those taking part in the annual Greyhound Challenge, a mountain bike ride organised by volunteers at the
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Review for Ulverston club licence
POLICE and councillors want stricter controls on a South Lakeland night-spot which some residents claim has spoilt living in the town centre. Roxy Arts and Media Centre, in Ulverston, opened in April after South Lakeland District Council granted its
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Every fashionista's dream week...
FASHIONISTAS flocked to the cobbled streets of South Lakeland’s festival town this week to soak up the latest trends and fabulous accessories. Ulverston Fashion Week kicked off in style last Saturday with a Living Fashion display, which would
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New Bishop of Carlisle talks about hopes and fears
THE newly-enthroned Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, has set out his vision to reverse the Church of England’s declining fortunes in Cumbria - but in an interview with the Gazette, he also reveals his views on a range of other pressing issues faced