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TikTok and Instagram influencers driving record number of Lake District rescues

59 minutes ago · The Government has confirmed that 30 councils facing exceptional financial hardship will be given additional support to protect services and ensure their sustainability. The struggling authorities were informed on Thursday that they have been granted financial flexibilities through a process known ...

8 hours ago · The Met Office has issued a weather warning from 6am until 6pm on Sunday, February 23. Gusts of up to 60mph are anticipated, and some areas, particularly the exposed Irish Sea coastline and higher ground, could experience gusts of up to 70mph. Rain is predicted to accompany the strong winds, which ...

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13 hours ago · A Furness-based company has acquired a fellow Cumbrian business to offer more adventures across the Lake District. Path to Adventure, which can be found in Broughton-in-Furness, announced on Monday (February 17) that it had acquired West Lakes Adventure as of 2025. This will see the two ...

Oct 10, 2020 · The council is also setting up a White Platts performance monitoring group. Councillor Paul Truelove led Lakes PC’s dismayed response at approval of plans to develop Waterhead Marine into a holiday park with five 2-storey holiday lets, between two replacement 4 and 5-bed houses, plus redevelopment of the marina to provide 47 mooring berths.

Jan 19, 2025 · These are the most read stories in The Westmorland Gazette from yet another busy week for our reporters. Man in his 50s taken to hospital after town centre altercation A heavy police presence was reported around 1pm on Wednesday, with three police vans arriving at the war memorial in Stricklandgate ...

Sep 12, 2024 · Good morning. Welcome to today's live breaking news blog on Thursday, September 12. It’s Brandon Mawson here, signing on to keep you up to date with everything going on as you start your week.