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Squirrel pox contained in Sedbergh but more help is needed for 'fighting battle'
A case of the dreaded squirrel pox has been reported in a South Cumbria red squirrel colony. The squirrel was spotted on June 5 in the Sedbergh area and had to be killed due to the disease. Visible symptoms of squirrel pox virus include wet
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Mum-of-six kids fights decision for daughter's night time care package to be halved
A single mum-of-six says she is 'disgusted' at how quickly the decision was made to half her vulnerable daughter's night care package. 49-year-old Michelle Burgess-Tolley is the mum of Ellie Burgess-Tolley, 23, who has autism, cerebral palsy,
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A591 bridge closures are causing 'extreme difficulty and danger'
BRIDGE closures are 'causing extreme difficulty and danger' for people living on one side, according to a local resident. Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges, over the A591 near Kendal, were closed from Wednesday, June 12 until further notice.
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Westmorland Youth Orchestra concert's 12 world premieres
The Westmorland Youth Orchestra will perform in Kendal towards the end of June. The concert on June 29, 7.30pm, at Kendal Parish Church, teeming with energy and originality, welcomes spectators to meet the new talents of the music world. The
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Walter Taylor artwork to feature at annual Silverdale Art Group exhibition
A Walter Taylor painting is among over 100 artworks set to feature in the annual Silverdale Art Group exhibition. The showcase, hosting around 40 different artists, also includes several paintings donated by the family of Silverdale's late Mr Taylor