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UK's original pottery market returning for its Autumn edition

Potfest, will be returning to Penrith for their Autumn edition of Potfest in the Pens.

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Storm Amy: power restored to Cumbrian homes 'in minutes' says firm

Storm Amy brought widespread disruption to Cumbria including flood warnings, event cancellations and power outages; an electricity supply firm has said that thanks to tech innovation, it was able to restore power to "thousands of households within minutes."

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Sexual Entertainment Venue licence sought for 'Gentleman's Lounge'

An application has been submitted for a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence at The Basement, 4a Botchergate in Carlisle, with public consultation now open.

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Pair admit affray after incident which provoked armed police response

A MAN and woman charged after an incident in Workington which sparked an armed police response have each admitted a charge of affray.

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Air ambulance team responded to 173 incidents in Cumbria over summer

The Great North Air Ambulance Service have revealed the number of incidents their team attended in Cumbria over the summer.

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Emergency services on scene of car crash near Dalston

The crash involved a single car at Hawksdale Hill, at the junction between Hawksdale village and Nether Welton Farm.

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Line reopens between Carlisle and Dumfries after cows cause disruption

THE railway line between Carlisle and Dumfries has been reopened after disruption was caused by cows.

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Ways to heat a home without turning the heating on

Here are 12 of the best ways to heat your home without turning on the heating, as provided by Boiler Grants.

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Any Brit can earn £61 with one quick check on your bank statement

UK households are wasting more than £1 billion a year on unused or forgotten streaming subscriptions.

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State Pension boost due for millions as new figures 'higher than expected’

New figures show the new state pension and the basic state pension is likely to rise by 4.8% next April

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Good news for shoppers as Asda cuts prices of 249 more items

Asda is cutting prices on almost 250 more products across its UK stores.

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When do the clocks go back this year and why?

Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring - this is when to change your clocks in 2025

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Gorgeous dog waiting for happy ending after being signed over to be put to sleep

A young, fun-loving dog, who was heartbreakingly signed over to be put to sleep, has a second chance at finding the happily ever after he deserves.

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Lovely litter of lively kittens looking for loving homes

A lively litter of kittens, currently in the care of Animal Concern Cumbria, are starting to think about finding their forever families.

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'Mike is the real deal' - Former 80s rock star backs former mayor in mayoral bid

A WELL-known Cumbrian musician has shared his support for a Whitehaven politician on social media.

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Cumbrian farm park in the running for two prestigious awards

A Cumbrian family farm attraction is in the running for two prestigious awards in recognition of its visitor experience and digital presence.

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Passenger raises concerns over 'unreliable' 685 bus route

She says she has become frustrated at what she claims is an increasingly unreliable service, alleging that buses on the route are 'frequently breaking...

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Penrith pop-up pump track a huge hit, council says

A pop-up pump track in Penrith has been hailed a success by Westmorland and Furness Council.

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‘Don’t invite the vampire inside’: Cybersecurity experts on how to stop breaches

in-Cumbria brought together an expert panel at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa in Penrith to discuss the impact cybercrime can have on businesses.

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Police stop over 150 vehicles during Whitehaven operation

More than 150 vehicles were stopped during a police road safety operation in Whitehaven.