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6 days ago | 
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
Brenda Parry and Barbara Chorley, both 79, were reunited during a day trip to Windermere organised by Stagecoach in partnership with Age UK South Cumbria, as part of Loneliness Awareness Week. The pair had not seen each other since they were pupils at Castle Street School in Kendal, aged just 11. Ms Chorley said: "I saw this lady smiling at me and I recognised the face, but I couldn’t think who it was.
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6 days ago | 
timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
Among the applications are plans for a dropped kerb and driveway in Workington, significant tree works in Tallentire, and the replacement of a barn with a storage shed in Oulton. Below is a listed summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Cumberland Council this week: High Garth, 75 High Street, Workington, CA14 4EU. Proposal for a dropped kerb and creation of a new driveway. Ref. No: HOU/2025/0103 1 Orchard Lane, Tallentire, Cockermouth, CA13 0NQ.
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6 days ago | 
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
Among the applications are plans for a new equestrian field shelter, alterations to existing homes, and the conversion of a storage building into a dwelling. Below is a listed overview of all the applications submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council this week: Field No. 9352 South of Green Howe Green Lane, Cark-In-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7NJ. Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian, including erection of a field shelter and associated works for a pony (retrospective).
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6 days ago | 
hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
Below is a summary of the most recent planning applications validated by Northumberland County Council over the past week: Site Of Former The Bungalow, High Pit Road, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6RA. Discharge of Condition 2 relating to details of vehicular access on a previously approved application. Ref. No: 25/02167/DISCON Maple Lodge, Hepscott, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 6LH.
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1 week ago | 
timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
The Times And Star published 4 death notices last week (Image: Newsquest) The Times And Star published 4 death notices last week. Every week, the Times And Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
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1 week ago | 
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
The Westmorland Gazette published 12 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images) The Westmorland Gazette published 12 death notices last week. Every week, The Westmorland Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
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1 week ago | 
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
The festival, set to take place from July 31 to August 3, will see Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District transformed into a hub for around 40,000 festival-goers. This year's headliners include Kaiser Chiefs, The Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, and The Prodigy, promising a packed four-day event. Other notable acts include The Wombats, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Travis, and comedian Jason Manford.
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1 week ago | 
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
The second Stride Against Suicide fundraising event will take place on September 28 at Fell Foot, Lake Windermere, organised by Cumbria-based charity Every Life Matters. The team relay event, which aims to start conversations around mental health and suicide, is open to teams of five who will run or walk as many laps as they can around the scenic park. Each participant can dedicate their run to someone affected by suicide or to show support for those living with suicidal thoughts.
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1 week ago | 
hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
The image, captured by Dan Monk at the observatory, features in Danny Boyle’s new horror thriller 28 Years Later, the highly anticipated sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. Mr Monk was approached by the film’s visual effects team as they sought authentic dark sky imagery for a night-time action sequence set on Holy Island causeway. Mr Monk said: "They initially reached out for advice on night photography.
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1 week ago | 
nwemail.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham
Lindeth Howe, the former home of Beatrix Potter, has launched its Reader’s Retreat, a book-themed getaway that blends literary history with the natural setting that inspired some of England’s most beloved writers. The country house, once owned by Beatrix Potter and the place where she wrote The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes and The Tale of Pigling Bland, is now inviting guests to immerse themselves in a curated Reading Tour.
