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The council advises caution during icy road spell.

Residents warned to exercise caution as cold spell grips Cumbria

There are plenty of places to buy your Christmas trees in Cumbria this year.

Five places to get your Christmas trees in north and west Cumbria this year

Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces the weight of your car and therefore uses less fuel

How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed

27% of 2000 drivers surveyed said they'd failed to act on warnings following the mandatory safety check and have waited 'months’ to replace their tyres.

Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says

Snow has caused traffic difficulties in parts of the county

'Major incident' declared as roads in Cumbria hit by heavy snow

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County Hall, Kendal

Council 'working on options' over £10m budget gap

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Cumbria was ranked in 19th place

Cumbria named as one of most expensive counties for petrol

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Mince pies from seven big supermarkets were taste-tested

I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

Evri and Post Office are partnering up

Cumbrian post offices now accepting Evri collections, see which ones are included

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Supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, were compared by Which? to find out which one was the best option for your Christmas shop

This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop

ACC Dave Stalker outside Cumbria Constabulary HQ in Penrith

long read Cumbria police unleash proactive blitz aimed to secure seasonal safety

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

This came after Nigel Harman was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing just hours before the show.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers left crying after 'stunning' Wicked performance

Week 11 of Strictly Come Dancing got off to a rocky start amid the news that EastEnders star Nigel Harman would be quitting.

See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard after week 11

Nigel Harman has appeared on other shows like Casualty and EastEnders on the BBC.

EastEnders star Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

The North West of England has been told to brace for an amber snow warning.

Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK

A viral TikTok clip reveals the military technique that helps you fall asleep within two minutes

Fitness expert reveals technique to fall asleep in just two minutes

Revellers at a music festival.

Cumbrian driver, 18, had taken cocaine at Kendal Calling music festival

Cumbria Police is cracking down on drink driving

Cumbria Police step up efforts against drink driving during festive period

Sheep on Caldbeck Common.

Upland farms worse off under current ELMs

The Santa Parade will feature samba reggae carnival drumming band Batala Lancaster

The historic Cumbrian village which has come alive with four-day Christmas fair

Penrith Lloyds branch set to close next year

Town to lose two bank branches next year

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Sustainability and new food trends could see alternatives spring up for current food favourites

The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years

You could end up causing damage to your car using certain methods

The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal HUGE mistakes

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Find out if you are eligible for a Covid or flu vaccination and make use of the booking system before it closes before Christmas.

Time running out to book 'lifesaving' flu and covid vaccines in England NHS warns

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Lidl is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites

Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk

Covid has blighted the last few Christmas's - is it the same again?

Are there COVID-19 or flu restrictions for Christmas? Government and NHS advice

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Ant and Dec joke about leaving I'm A Celebrity.

Ant and Dec admit that they 'thought about leaving' I'm A Celebrity

Tim Farron wants a new unit for cancer patients set up in Cumbria

'Shocking' delays for cancer patients in Cumbria raised in Parliament

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Stock image of cancer screening

NHS invests in North Cumbria to create women's health hubs

The Loose Moose opens in Penrith

New pub draws crowds and positive reviews in first week

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The TikToker said Bowness made him regret his own job

'Pointless', 'dead' and 'smelly' - Eight Cumbrian towns 'roasted' in TikTok video

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Louise MaGuire DEFRA

Helping hand to unravel new rules and schemes

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away aged 65

Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65

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The former Methodist church

Century-old Methodist Church in Penrith to be sold at auction

Angela Anthonisz from the University of Cumbria teaching the Skills Bootcamp in Leadership and Management for the Visitor Economy in Ambleside

Bootcamps resolving skills shortages in Cumbria

Director Matty making his film 'How to build a life'

Cumbrians sought to make 'working class' documentary film

Have you been missing Grace Dent on I'm A Celebrity this week?

I'm A Celebrity's Grace Dent says she is 'overwhelmingly sad' after jungle exit

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'Abuse of trust' - Cumbria police officer who threatened to 'ruin' suspects sacked

Cars seized and suspected drink and drug drivers arrested in police operation

Cars seized and suspected drink and drug drivers arrested in police operation

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Multi-force rural crime operation sees in several arrests

Multi-force rural crime operation sees in several arrests

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Lake District The Glebe

Lake District visitors down as pandemic 'significantly affected' tourism

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Record number of suspensions at Cumbria schools in autumn term last year

More than 1,500 suspensions in Cumbria schools in one term

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Marketed by Lakes Estates, custom builds are already under way on phase one of the development

The Lake District's first ever 'custom build' housing recognised at awards

Labour PFCC candidate raises concern over Cumbria police theft arrest levels

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Yannis Papameletis and fiancé Maria scoop up national glory at England Business Awards

Emotional victory as takeaway crowned best in England

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The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued amber and yellow cold-health alerts in five English regions for the next week

The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber cold-health alerts

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold

'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses

Shirley Ballas returned to dancing six weeks after giving birth to her son and was told by her coach that her stretch marks shouldn't be on show

Shirley Ballas 'never forgot' being criticised for showing stretch marks when dancing

Controlling boyfriend used abusive fake messages to isolate his 17-year-old partner

Police issue burglary warning to Cumbrian residents

Police issue burglary warning to Cumbrian residents

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Cumbria had the third most chimney fires in the UK

Cumbria third most dangerous county after increase in chimney fires

Speed camera vans

Speed camera van locations revealed