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Just Stop Oil activists - including Cumbrian - spared jail after snooker protest
A Just Stop Oil activist who jumped on a table during the World Snooker Championship and covered it with orange powder said his criminal damage conviction was "absolutely worth it" as a judge warned "custody is not far away". Edred Whittingham,
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Duke Fest 2024 at Kendal's Duke of Cumberland pub
A Kendal pub is set to host the Duke Fest 2024. The Duke of Cumberland in Appleby Road will hold the festival on August 3, from noon to 9:30pm. Lian Wilson, manager of Duke of Cumberland, said: "We are a locals-based pub because we are not
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Record-breaking 'running granny' gains two bronze medals in Team GB triathlons
Cumbria's record-breaking 'running granny' added two bronze medals to her accolades when she represented Great Britain in the European Triathlon Championships in Portugal. Retired doctor Angela White, 65, from Barrows Green near Kendal, placed
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Kendal shop to close after owner deems town 'unviable'
A beloved knitting shop in Kendal is set to close after being established for over a decade in the town. The Kitten and the Goat in New Shambles Yard began its mission 12 years ago to help beginners enjoy and progress their hobby. Owned by
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Children across Cumbria encouraged to show off their pets for new exhibition
Children across Cumbria have been pictured alongside their pets for a new exhibition. Pictures taken by Lake District photographer Glynis Bland featuring 200 of the cutest dogs, kittens, hamsters, ponies – and even a barn owl - will go on display
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Driver receives six-month ban for failing to stop after accident
A VAN driver has been banned for six months and will have to complete unpaid work after failing to stop following a road accident. Aaron Fleming, 33, of Willow Drive, Kendal, admitted to magistrates in Barrow that on December 29 he was the driver
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Cumbrian nurse reveals why she cleaned toilets at Glastonbury
A NURSE from Endmoor cleaned Glastonbury's toilets as part of a campaign lobbying for clean water to be part of the UK's international development budget. Nurse Jude Coleby said she was 'really excited' to join the WaterAid team for its 30th year
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mySpike enters retail with Lakeland partnership
Food tech company mySpike is set to launch its range in Lakeland. The products are said to save time in the kitchen, aligning with Lakeland’s policy of stocking 'smart' and 'well-made' goods. Veebha Parmar, the founder of mySpike, said: "We
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General Election: The Cumbrian constituency with the third largest majority in the UK
A CUMBRIAN constituency had the third largest majority in the UK - and the biggest one that was not a Labour win. The Liberal Democrat candidate Tim Farron won Westmorland and Lonsdale in the 2024 General Election on July 4 by 21,472 votes. He
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Kendal woman takes home National Team Leader of the Year award
Kendal's Joanne McMillan has won recognition for her 'contagious passion for caregiving'. A manager of supported living services at Dr Manning’s Yard, she was named Team Leader of the Year at the national Housing With Care Awards. This accolade