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10-hour mission to rescue Penrith climber from Helvellyn
A CLIMBER was treated in hospital for suspected spinal injuries after a marathon rescue operation on Helvellyn. Seventeen members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the 10-hour mission after being called at 3.30pm yesterday
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Windermere pupils’ green summit
LOCAL environmental experts descended on Windermere Preparatory School last week for a mini summit for pupils on climate change. Anne Blackburn, of the national park authority, and Chris Rowley, a senior lecturer in geographical and environmental education
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Snow update: Driving conditions remain hazardous
HAZARDOUS driving conditions continue to blight journeys throughout Cumbria, the Dales and north Lancashire. Ice and poor visibility due to fog were the main problems facing motorists throughout the region this morning. But in one incident
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Weekend sports schedule hit by heavy snow
SPORT across southern Cumbria and North Lancashire has been severely hit as the big freeze takes a grip on the area. On Thursday night heavy snow fell and further downfalls on Friday have combined with icy conditions to postpone most of today's
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Hospital bug closes Furness wards
AN OUTBREAK of the norovirus hospital bug has closed three wards in Furness General Hospital. Visitors have been advised to stay away from Wards 6, 7 and 9 at the Barrow hospital. The illness causes diarrhoea and vomiting but does not
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What's on: The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace
ONE of the most popular choral piece ever written combines with a major new work from a leading local composer. More than 170 singers and a 60-strong orchestra will share the Westmorland Hall at lakes leisure Kendal on Sunday (December 12,
