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Latest Covid figures for South Lakeland
Ten new people have had a confirmed positive test result reported on June 16 in South Lakeland. Between June 10 and 16, 75 people had a confirmed positive test result. This is an increase of 294.7 per cent compared to the previous seven day
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Almost 200 fewer people are claiming unemployment benefits in South Lakeland
Almost 200 fewer people in South Lakeland were claiming unemployment benefits in May than the month before, figures show, as coronavirus restrictions were eased. Office for National Statistics data shows 1,800 people in the area were claiming out-of-work
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Truck driver parks lorry under motorway bridge as teen threatened to jump
A KENDAL truck driver was on hand in an emergency as he parked his vehicle under a bridge that a teenager was threatening to jump from. Tom Birkett praised the police officers who eventually dissuaded the distressed youngster from harming himself
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'I'm really chuffed'-Coppice worker receives MBE after championing industry
A COPPICE worker from Carnforth who has been integral in securing the industry’s future has received an MBE. Rebecca Oaks said she was ‘really chuffed’ to be honoured for her services to coppicing and woodcraft in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Chief nurse who was educated in Kendal receives MBE
A WOMAN who has been at the forefront of the battle against Covid has received an MBE. Catherine Pelley, who went to school in Kendal, was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to nursing leadership. Ms Pelley was educated
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What to remember if you are tying the knot
It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away. “I do. I do!” Tis the season for weddings. After a year of Covid restrictions Couples will soon be, joining with family and friends across the country to say
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Chair of governors thought her MBE was a hoax when she got the news
THE chair of governors at Kendal College thought her MBE was a hoax when she first heard the news. Cath Dutton was nominated for the honour by director of governance, Carole Drury, who has worked alongside her as part of the Kendal College Board
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Famous Blelack herd and farm for sale
ONE of the best-known farms in pedigree cattle breeding is for sale with a guide price of £3.245m. The 639-acre Blelack Farm, near Aboyne in Aberdeenshire, is synonymous with its championship-winning Aberdeen Angus and Charolais cattle herds.
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MP calls for emergency meeting amid county's hospitality staffing crisis
MP Tim Farron has asked for an emergency meeting between government ministers and Cumbria’s hospitality leaders as the county’s staffing crisis becomes more acute. Recent research from Cumbria Tourism revealed that in April, 34 per cent of businesses
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'I feel really honoured'- Teen craftsman impresses to gain royal sponsorship
A FOURTH-generation slate mason from Barrow impressed a panel of judges to gain a prestigious new sponsor for his apprenticeship. Teenage craftsman Liam Walker is learning his trade in the workshops of Coniston Stonecraft, on the side of the Old
