North Lancashire news

Kieron Burke jailed for sending a communication threatening death or serious harm

Man who threatened to kill his wife after discovering she had an affair is jailed

Carnforth firefighters battle milk tanker on fire

Carnforth firefighters battle milk tanker on fire

Firefighters battle milk tanker on fire

The A591, Troutbeck Bridge

The A591, Troutbeck Bridge

Driver suffers serious injuries in Cumbria crash

Film crews spotted in Keswick INSET: Bridget Jones

Film crews spotted in Keswick INSET: Bridget Jones

New Bridget Jones film trailer released - after filming spotted in Lakes over summer

United Utilities raises shareholder payout despite Windermere pollution

United Utilities raises shareholder payout despite Windermere pollution

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United Utilities raises shareholder payout despite Windermere pollution

Heather and David Pritchard with chairman of the Blamire Trust, Michael Cowen

Heather and David Pritchard with chairman of the Blamire Trust, Michael Cowen

Couple's dedication to agriculture honoured

The original Anti-Ageing Aesthetics shop in Garstang

The original Anti-Ageing Aesthetics shop in Garstang

New business opens its doors in Kendal thanks to Lancashire success

Jack Rhodes claiming his award from Magic Circle President Marvin Berglas

Jack Rhodes claiming his award from Magic Circle President Marvin Berglas

Jack Rhodes picks up Rising Star Award at the Magic Circle

Site of proposed business park

Site of proposed business park

Planning and development

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Plans for south Cumbrian business park to be decided by council

The Parish Church of St Paul in Grange-over-Sands

The Parish Church of St Paul in Grange-over-Sands

Annual Christmas Tree Festival readies itself for 2024 return

Ross Coates caught drug driving on Nannypie Lane, off the A590

Ross Coates caught drug driving on Nannypie Lane, off the A590

Man, 38, caught driving on A590 whilst over three times legal drug driving limit

Andy Nelmes set a new World and British National record in the Group A (HOCR) F1 class at 70.68mph

Andy Nelmes set a new World and British National record in the Group A (HOCR) F1 class at 70.68mph

Coniston Power Boat Week: 10 World Records set in 2024

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Tributes paid to Cumbrian priest who was a 'talented sportsman' with 'wicked humour'

The Hopes opening ceremony back in 2013 'back where it all started'.

The Hopes opening ceremony back in 2013 'back where it all started'.

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'Fantastic recognition' for Lakes organisation winning the 'highest honour' from King

Tim Farron, Cumbrian MP speaking at conference

Tim Farron, Cumbrian MP speaking at conference

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Farming industry urgent concerns failed by budget - conference heard

Zoopla analysed house value-to-earnings ratios, based on a two-earner household on an average salary for the local area.

Zoopla analysed house value-to-earnings ratios, based on a two-earner household on an average salary for the local area.

Personal Finance

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North West's most affordable town is spot in Cumbria

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Cost of living crisis

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Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

Councillor Virginia Taylor laying a wreath at the County Memorial Service in Rickerby Park, Carlisle

Councillor Virginia Taylor laying a wreath at the County Memorial Service in Rickerby Park, Carlisle

Councillors from across the region attend Remembrance Sunday services

Skelwith Fold is a park 'at the top of its game' says AA as it achieves the organisation's national award

Skelwith Fold is a park 'at the top of its game' says AA as it achieves the organisation's national award

Cumbrian holiday park named England's best campsite by AA

Springfield Domestic Abuse Support is set to open a safe accommodation service for male survivors of domestic abuse, after a donation from the Morrisons Foundation

Springfield Domestic Abuse Support is set to open a safe accommodation service for male survivors of domestic abuse, after a donation from the Morrisons Foundation

Male domestic abuse accommodation service to open in Cumbria

The event is organised by Friends of the Lake District and will take place on November 22

The event is organised by Friends of the Lake District and will take place on November 22

Volunteers needed for 'large-scale' Coniston conservation day

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Historic now-derelict hotel purchased for aparthotel conversion

The Post Office in Kendal credit LDRS

The Post Office in Kendal credit LDRS

National government

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'Deeply alarmed' - MP launches petition over fears Kendal Post Office will be shut

Police Stock image.

Police Stock image.

Police officer accused of 'pursuing improper relationship'

Stramongate Nursery operates on the grounds of Stramongate School

Stramongate Nursery operates on the grounds of Stramongate School

Nursery faces potential closure after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

Studies have linked early smartphone use with anxiety, sleep disruption, and reduced academic focus

Studies have linked early smartphone use with anxiety, sleep disruption, and reduced academic focus

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Kendal primary school tackle students' 'smartphone pressure' with new initiative

Councillor Jonathan Cornthwaite lay a wreath at Kendal War Memorial

Councillor Jonathan Cornthwaite lay a wreath at Kendal War Memorial

Kendal honours the fallen and the Armed Forces with Remembrance services

The McDonald's restaurant in Kendal

The McDonald's restaurant in Kendal

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'Loud and inappropriate' teenagers in Kendal McDonald's 'ruin' family's meal

Funding to deal with nutrient neutrality restrictions.

Funding to deal with nutrient neutrality restrictions.

National government

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Cumbria to benefit from £16m to unlock thousands of stalled homes

Cumbrian Post Office jobs and branches under threat amid overhaul

Cumbrian Post Office jobs and branches under threat amid overhaul

Jobs and careers

Cumbrian Post Office jobs and branches under threat amid overhaul

Paddy in Kendal on Tuesday night

Paddy in Kendal on Tuesday night

Paddy McGuinness thanks people of Cumbria for keeping him going on epic challenge

Bin collection in Kendal

Bin collection in Kendal

Local government

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Majority of changes to council waste services to be complete by end of 2027

More potential modern slavery victims in Cumbria

More potential modern slavery victims in Cumbria

More potential modern slavery victims in Cumbria

The Existing leisure park credit Google

The Existing leisure park credit Google

Planning and development

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Plans lodged for new Burger King in south Cumbria

Karen Wild, Sarah Harrison, Denise Bell, Eileen Edme and Judith Rees at last year's festival

Karen Wild, Sarah Harrison, Denise Bell, Eileen Edme and Judith Rees at last year's festival

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Dickensian Festival in Ulverston to feature specially written play this year

Jack and Ethan before taking on the challenge

Jack and Ethan before taking on the challenge

Cultural attractions

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YouTubers take on one-mile challenge by climbing Hoad Monument stairs 87 times

Kendal Town Hall

Kendal Town Hall

Local government

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Council chief calls on government to recognise 'additional cost' of rural areas

The tree in Ulverston was set up on Tuesday

The tree in Ulverston was set up on Tuesday

Ulverston gets ready for Christmas as town centre tree officially put up

The Kentside Probus team

The Kentside Probus team

Men in Kendal prove that age is just a number after claiming first win in a year

Rory Bremner with co-directors Joanne and Andrew Hunter

Rory Bremner with co-directors Joanne and Andrew Hunter

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Grasmere Gingerbread marks 170 years of baking success with celebrity guests

Goodly Dale Community Primary School

Goodly Dale Community Primary School

Primary school where children 'flourish' rated as good by Ofsted inspectors

Gwen Brockbank from Avanti

Gwen Brockbank from Avanti

Butchers set to crown charity sausage competition winner

The quarry is now planning to establish permanent Lakeland Slate shops

The quarry is now planning to establish permanent Lakeland Slate shops

Quarry plans to open permanent Lakeland Slate shops

Russell Armer Homes has announced unprecedented interest in its upcoming Lunesdale Rise development

Russell Armer Homes has announced unprecedented interest in its upcoming Lunesdale Rise development

Planning and development

New housing development to benefit local economy by £4million

Armathwaite Hall Hotel will open a steak and seafood restaurant this December

Armathwaite Hall Hotel will open a steak and seafood restaurant this December

Award-winning Cumbrian hotel to open new restaurant

The milkshakes are made using natural flavourings

The milkshakes are made using natural flavourings

New SPAR Milnthorpe milk vending machine offers fresh milk, shakes

Amanda and Frank Holmes, left, and Rachel Cabble

Amanda and Frank Holmes, left, and Rachel Cabble

New home interiors and renovation event to launch in Cumbria

The Great British Bake Off is returning for series 16

The Great British Bake Off is returning for series 16

The Great British Bake Off

Applications open for Great British Bake Off series 16 - tips and how to apply

The Post Office is looking to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.

The Post Office is looking to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.

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Post Office set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk

Cumbria's Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, received an update on the performance of CFRS at his most recent CFRS Public Accountability Conference (PAC)

Cumbria's Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, received an update on the performance of CFRS at his most recent CFRS Public Accountability Conference (PAC)

Fire service see rise in water rescues and fall in overall fires

Forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November

Forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November

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Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month

Martin Lewis, who founded the website MoneySavingExpert.com

Martin Lewis, who founded the website MoneySavingExpert.com

Martin Lewis shares 'huge' car finance news that could double compensation