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1 month ago | 
bbc.com | Samantha Jagger
Grieving mothers' heartbreak fuels heart campaignSamantha JaggerBBC News, North East and CumbriaDonna ParkerDonna Parker and Lesley Mease say they have a "life sentence of heartbreak"Two mothers who met over the "horrific heartbreak" of losing their two children to cardiac arrest are working together to provide free screenings. Donna Parker's daughter Vicky Parker, 30, died of cardiac arrest in August 2023. The mother-of-two, from Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, had an undiagnosed heart condition.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Samantha Jagger
Pine martens have been reintroduced into Lake District woodland in hopes to grow populations. Eight females and five males were released into Grizedale Forest and the Rusland Valley, in a project led by the University of Cumbria and the University of Leeds. Habitat loss and hunting pushed the mammals, which are related to weasels and otters, to the brink of extinction by the beginning of the 20th Century.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Samantha Jagger
"It is definitely otters because I've seen them. I've even chased one around the garden."Nige Cooper loves animals. From the rescued fish in his garden pond to the visiting otters who are having to roam further to find food. And the chihuahuas he has trained to act as an early warning system.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Samantha Jagger
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has secured more than 3,000 acres of Skiddaw Forest including its summit at 931m (3,054 ft) [Colin Aldred]A wildlife trust has hit its fundraising target to secure a mountain and its slopes to create England's highest nature reserve. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said it was "overwhelmed" to have received £1.25m in public donations on top of £5m in funding to buy more than 3,000 acres of Skiddaw Forest, including its summit at 931m (3,054 ft).
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
msn.com | Samantha Jagger
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Jun 29, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Samantha Jagger
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Jun 29, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Samantha Jagger
Veteran 'King of the Fells' runner diesBy Samantha Jagger, BBC News OnlineMARTIN CAMPBELL / BRATHAY TRUSTJoss Naylor was known for his incredible running achievements and support for local charitiesRecord-breaking veteran fell runner Joss Naylor, who was known as the King of the Fells, has died aged 88. The sheep farmer broke the Lake District 24-hour record three times and ran the fastest known times on the Three Peaks, Welsh 3,000ers and Pennine Way.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Samantha Jagger
Rescue team carries injured dog down from fellsBy Samantha Jagger, BBC News, North East and CumbriaKeswick Mountain Rescue TeamVolunteers described the rescue as a "difficult descent" down into SeathwaiteDog owners are being asked to consider their pets' capabilities after a mountain rescue team had to carry a German Shepherd down from a rocky fell.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Samantha Jagger
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Samantha Jagger
Men in crown court over Sycamore Gap tree fellingBy Samantha Jagger, BBC NewsPA MediaDaniel Graham (left) and Adam Carruthers are accused of causing £622,191 worth of damage to Sycamore GapTwo men accused of felling one of the UK's most famous trees are to appear before a crown court judge later. Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, are accused of causing £622,191 worth of damage to Sycamore Gap, which was cut down in September.
