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Lizzi Collinge highlights local issues in maiden Commons speech
The new MP gave her first speech in the House of Commons this week. Lizzi Collinge of Labour, covering Morecambe and Lunesdale, discussed the natural beauty of the area, key issues for residents, and her priorities as an MP on July 22. She
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Lancaster and District Samaritans receive donation from Carus Green Golf Club Ladies
Carus Green Golf Club's Ladies' section have presented a cheque of £2,173.86 to the directors of the Lancaster and District Samaritans Branch. This sum of money was raised through a series of fundraising events during the 2023 golfing season.
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First gala king crowned at annual Ingleton gala event
The overcast weather did not put a dampener on Ingleton's Gala. Despite an unpromising start to Saturday, July 20, 2024, the village of Ingleton turned out in full, ready to cheer on its 60th annual gala. This time-honoured tradition, which
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Baristas to battle for championship title
Professional baristas from coffee shops across the region have been competing in the first-ever Farrer's Barista Championships. The Lake District-based coffee roastery, John Farrer & Co., Kendal, launched the competition in April this year.
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Cumbria breast cancer survivors paddle at boat festival
Breast cancer survivors from Cumbria and Lancaster took part in the Bradford Dragon Boat Festival. Paddlers for Life (PfL) Windermere recently took part in the festival alongside 30 other teams. The festival, which took place on July 21, saw
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Family raises thousands through charity walk for rare brain disease
A family has successfully raised over £5,000 through a charity walk in Kirkby Lonsdale. Mary and Mike Crackles from Burrow organised the event named Walk for Hope. The aim of the walk, which took place on July 2, was to help raise awareness