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One of the rarest lichens in the world discovered in Cumbrian river
ONE of the world's rarest lichens has been discovered in a Cumbrian river for the first time in memory. Rock-hugging river jelly lichen (Lathagrium dichotomum) has been found along the River Sprint. River jelly lichen is a species that only live
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Police dog chases down TK Maxx and Booths shoplifters with four arrested
A police dog located and recovered stolen goods from TK Maxx and Booth as South Lakes police made four arrests. According to a Facebook post created by the force, one of the town centre retailers reported a theft taking place at the store on Saturday
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Kendal Calling access festival goers left feeling 'traumatised' and 'dehumanised'
Kendal Calling festival goers have described feeling 'traumatised' and 'dehumanised' after a issues around disability access this year. Cumbria's biggest festival took place in Lowther Park earlier this month from August 1 and August 4 . The
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Lake District valleys represented in Lakeland Tweed's new range
Louise Evans unravels the rolls of Lake District tweeds on the rustic kitchen table in her glass conservatory. With views of Normandy from her home on the nine by five-mile island of Jersey, her hands run through the fabric as her eyes closely
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Kendal Town Council's environmental efforts set to continue
Kendal Town Council is continuing its environmental efforts. At a recent meeting, the council's Environment Committee discussed ongoing projects, including footpath improvements and developments at The Eddington, the new home of Waste into Wellbeing
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'Stunning' home with views of Dufton Pike and the Pennines up for sale
A restored 19th-century coaching house with stunning views of Dufton Pike and the Pennine Fells is up for sale. The four-bedroom property, located in the heart of the Eden Valley village of Dufton, is listed for £595,000. The detached residence
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Team tackle 'one of the UK’s most challenging' endurance events
A group of eight people took on a mammoth endurance event. The team from The Transformation Rooms, Kirkby Stephen, took on the Born Survivor obstacle course in Ribble Valley on September 14. The event is described as 'one of the UK’s most challenging
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A section of the A65 to be closed overnight for four weeks starting next week
A section of the A65 will be closed overnight for four weeks of essential repairs. The closure is necessary to fix significant roadside damage caused by an accident involving an overturned HGV, which left the westbound carriageway unsupported.
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Cumbria Auction triumph: Over £3M raised as competitive bidding drives property sales
Auction House Cumbria's live auction on Thursday, September 5th, at The Halston in Carlisle was a tremendous success. Forty-two lots were offered, generating over £3 million for our clients. Many properties surpassed their guide prices, reflecting