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Wasdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, England - showing Kirk Fell, Great Gable and the foothills of Scafell Pike, over Wast Water, Englands deepest lake..

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Our view: We need a superhero to save Lakes economy

SOAR: Gravity Industries founder and chief test pilot Richard Browning tested out the jet suit in the Lakes

SOAR: Gravity Industries founder and chief test pilot Richard Browning tested out the jet suit in the Lakes

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Our view: Flying paramedics is a potential game-changer

GOING AHEAD:An artist's impression of the new Gooseholme bridge

GOING AHEAD:An artist's impression of the new Gooseholme bridge

OUR VIEW: Welcome news that bridges the gap to town

File photo dated 15/6/2020 of a school pupil wearing a face mask. Pupils wearing masks is an option that should be kept under review, a union has said, despite the Education Secretary insisting the measure is not needed as schools in England prepare to

File photo dated 15/6/2020 of a school pupil wearing a face mask. Pupils wearing masks is an option that should be kept under review, a union has said, despite the Education Secretary insisting the measure is not needed as schools in England prepare to

OUR VIEW: Covid mask confusion set to continue

BOOST: Tourists have been flocking to the Lake District

BOOST: Tourists have been flocking to the Lake District

OUR VIEW: Tourism provides boost for business owners

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OUR VIEW: Feeling silly in a mask is a small price to pay

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg attends a climate march, in Turin, Italy, Friday. Dec. 13, 2019. Thunberg was named this week Time's Person of the Year, despite becoming the figurehead of a global youth movement pressing governments for

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg attends a climate march, in Turin, Italy, Friday. Dec. 13, 2019. Thunberg was named this week Time's Person of the Year, despite becoming the figurehead of a global youth movement pressing governments for

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OUR VIEW: Combatting climate change needs big ideas

Andrew Thomas column: Worrying behaviour creeping in

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons where he will make a statement on Covid-19. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2020. See PA story COMMOns Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: Stefan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons where he will make a statement on Covid-19. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2020. See PA story COMMOns Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: Stefan

OUR VIEW: Relaxation of rules is welcome, but caution is advised

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons where he will make a statement on Covid-19. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2020. See PA story COMMOns Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: Stefan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons where he will make a statement on Covid-19. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2020. See PA story COMMOns Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: Stefan

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OUR VIEW: Relaxation of rules is welcome, but caution is advised

Snow Leopard at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis. Photo: Sandy Kitching

Snow Leopard at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis. Photo: Sandy Kitching

Our view: Welcome lifeline for zoos but confusion remains

Early morning on the shore of Crummock Water a lake situated in the area called The Lake District in Cumbria,UK. The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site..

Early morning on the shore of Crummock Water a lake situated in the area called The Lake District in Cumbria,UK. The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site..

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OUR VIEW: Respect the Lakes - but it's better to stay away

Kendal and Ulverston on lockdown

Kendal and Ulverston on lockdown

Easing lockdown is no reason to relax vigilance

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Our view: U-turn needed on June 1 school return

There are fears the new guidelines may cause an influx of Lake District visitors

There are fears the new guidelines may cause an influx of Lake District visitors

OUR VIEW: New lockdown guidelines require common sense

Our front page this week.

Our front page this week.

Our view: Honouring our heroes by sticking to lockdown

Rob O'Connor, temporary chief superintendent of Cumbria Police

Rob O'Connor, temporary chief superintendent of Cumbria Police

Our view: Spitting could kill our emergency workers

CATS Youth Theatre thank the NHS

CATS Youth Theatre thank the NHS

OUR VIEW: Sign up to fight virus alongside NHS heroes

Thank you, to all our NHS workers like Jack Sutherland.

Thank you, to all our NHS workers like Jack Sutherland.

Our view: Signs that we can emerge from biggest crisis

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Talking all things Westmorland with Andrew Thomas

The Lake District National Park car park. We want to see this empty this bank holiday weekend.

The Lake District National Park car park. We want to see this empty this bank holiday weekend.

Our view: Don't go out this Easter bank holiday...it's not worth it

Andrew Slattery.

Andrew Slattery.

Our view: Working together is only way through this crisis

Dawn breaks over Buttermere, in the English Lake District..

Dawn breaks over Buttermere, in the English Lake District..

OUR VIEW: Flocking to the Lakes endangers lives

Silloth Rotary Club are putting together survival packs for older and vulnerable people. As the Coronavirus crisis gets worse people may have to self isolate. The packs contain a range of essential items. Rotary members Joseph Scott and Melanie Irving

Silloth Rotary Club are putting together survival packs for older and vulnerable people. As the Coronavirus crisis gets worse people may have to self isolate. The packs contain a range of essential items. Rotary members Joseph Scott and Melanie Irving

OUR VIEW: Take care, shop local, and look out for each other

Potholes in Glenshee Drive, Bolton

Potholes in Glenshee Drive, Bolton

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OUR VIEW: Billions for potholes will surely be welcomed

Kendal town centre.

Kendal town centre.

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Our view: Traffic should be top priority in town Vision

The Castle Inn, Kendal

The Castle Inn, Kendal

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Our view: Raising a glass to campaign for pub's revival

Burlgar / crime / break-in / home / security / generic / Getty / rsutton

Burlgar / crime / break-in / home / security / generic / Getty / rsutton

OUR VIEW: Targeting the livelihoods of tradesmen is low

An image of how the flood defence scheme will look in central Kendal

An image of how the flood defence scheme will look in central Kendal

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OUR VIEW: A near miss, but another storm is brewing

Market Place, Kendal

Market Place, Kendal

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OUR VIEW: Do not despair over 'death of the high street'

OUR VIEW: NHS staff should not pay to work

Lib Dem MP Tim Farron.

Lib Dem MP Tim Farron.

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COMMENT: Did Xmas election see Farron rebirth?

Reader's letter

Reader's letter

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LETTER: Positives of shared cycle and walkways outweigh the negatives

Windermere Ferry

Windermere Ferry

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LETTER: The ferry out of action is a loss of valuable income

LETTER: Key facts about the Cumbria County Council budget

LETTER: Key facts about the Cumbria County Council budget

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LETTER: Key facts about the Cumbria County Council budget

Reader's letter

Reader's letter

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LETTER: Girls, do you really need those designer handbags?

Reader's letter

Reader's letter

LETTER: Credit Union is here to help

Reader's letter

Reader's letter

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LETTER: Second home owners in the Lake District should not have to pay more Council Tax

Reader's letter

Reader's letter

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LETTER: The message of Christmas

The A6070 near Holme (Picture by Vic Brown)

The A6070 near Holme (Picture by Vic Brown)

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LETTER: A6070 needs looking at to prevent future flooding

Woodland regenerating

Woodland regenerating

LETTER: Nature always finds a way

New Road car park

New Road car park

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COMMENT: Ending parking free -for-all at New Road, Kendal, is the right decision

Wildman Street prior to the trial (Picture by Jon Granger)

Wildman Street prior to the trial (Picture by Jon Granger)

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COMMENT: Reduced road width trial sparks wider debate

COMMENT: Beautiful bay can also prove treacherous

COMMENT: Beautiful bay can also prove treacherous

COMMENT: Beautiful bay can also prove treacherous

COMMENT - Beautiful Bay can also be highly dangerous

COMMENT - Beautiful Bay can also be highly dangerous

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COMMENT - Beautiful Bay can also be highly dangerous

COMMENT: Help us rid countryside of fly-tipping scourge

COMMENT: Help us rid countryside of fly-tipping scourge

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COMMENT: Help us rid countryside of fly-tipping scourge

COMMENT: Excellent news about Kendal mental health ward but there'S no room for complacency

COMMENT: Excellent news about Kendal mental health ward but there'S no room for complacency

Hands Off Our Hospital

COMMENT: Excellent news about Kendal mental health ward but there's no room for complacency

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COMMENT: Worrying aftershocks from seismic Brexit poll

Print off and complete this coupon to pledge your support to the campaign

Print off and complete this coupon to pledge your support to the campaign

Hands Off Our Hospital

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COMMENT: Mental health services must be kept in Kendal

Vehicles start to use the A591 after it was reopened this week

Vehicles start to use the A591 after it was reopened this week

COMMENT: Sense of relief as A591 reopening reunites Cumbria

Safety on the Sands: A Westmorland Gazete campaignn

Safety on the Sands: A Westmorland Gazete campaignn

COMMENT: Timely reminders of the need to be safe on the Morecambe Bay Sands

Nominate your Flood Heroes

Nominate your Flood Heroes

COMMENT: Help us to recognise the unsung flood heroes of Westmorland

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COMMENT: Pay on exit might be way to alleviate concerns

Coniston Old Man

Coniston Old Man

COMMENT: Lake District has so much to offer tourists and daytrippers

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