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Benighted hiker on Coast-to-Coast footpath assisted by mountain rescue team
A HIKER was assisted by a Lake District mountain rescue team last night after becoming stranded in the dark on a footpath. Keswick MRT received the call about a benighted 26 year-old on the Coast-to-Coast path above Lining Crag on November 4.
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Businesses urged to hear about Tour de France 2027 opportunities at conference
BUSINESSES and community groups are being urged not to miss a free event, covering the benefits for Cumbrian organisations of the forthcoming Tour de France. Cumberland Council has organised the free morning conference at the Keswick Pencil Factory
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Award-winning travel expert brings bespoke cruises to Cumbria
Planning a voyage across open waters has become one of the most sought-after ways to explore the world, yet finding the right cabin, itinerary and sailing style can easily overwhelm prospective holidaymakers. From her base in Cockermouth, travel
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Nearly 1,000 signatures against Japan waste chemical processing facility
ANTI-RADIATION campaigners received almost 1,000 signatures in the first week of their petition to stop a new chemical reprocessing facility at the Port of Workington. Radiation Free Lakeland (RFL) held a demonstration in Workington town centre
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'Iconic' Navy Club set to become bar and restaurant eight years after its closure
AN ICONIC harbourfront pub will receive a new lease of life as two Maryport residents with a proven track record in business are set to revive and redevelop it as a restaurant and bar. Darren Martin, 46, and Paul McGee, 55, are currently redeveloping
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Virginia Richardson: Hot, cold and healthy, the surprising benefits of sauna bathing
I recently enjoyed a Finnish-style sauna overlooking Ullswater, alternating between the intense heat and a refreshing dip in the lake. With similar experiences appearing around Derwentwater and elsewhere in the Lake District, it's clear that sauna
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Allerdale village road set to close for three-day works
A West Cumbrian village road is set to close for three days for utility works. Blennerhasset's U2081 is set to shut from December 2. The planned closure is set to affect a section about 90 metres south-west of its junction with the U2077, extending
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Four properties for sale in Maryport for £250,000 or less
Mill Street - £200,000 This fully renovated four-storey home in Maryport offers more than 1,800 sq ft of flexible living space, ideal for growing families. Features include a contemporary granite-topped kitchen with island TV, two reception rooms
