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Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.
Gareth Bale reveals investment group’s ‘brand new offer’ to buy Cardiff
Gareth Bale has revealed the investment group he is working with has tabled a new offer to take full control of Cardiff. Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Bale, 35, believes he is the right person ...
Banned driver stopped on A66 at Stainmore had 13kg of cannabis
A BANNED motorist whose car was stopped on the A66 at North Stainmore by the police was transporting 13kg of cannabis.
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in May – ONS
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.
BBC tells Gregg Wallace 'you will not change' amid sacking
According to reports, the BBC has told Greg Wallace that they don't believe he'll change his behaviour. In a scathing letter from compliance boss Claire Powell, it has been alleged that Wallace ...
Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031
The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.
Lake District swimmer says new parking rules exclude nearby locals
A wild swimmer from south Cumbria says new parking restrictions introduced by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) are penalising locals who live just outside the boundary.
A look at Cumbria's love of board games on World Chess Day
Most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of the game. Chess is one of the ...
Lake District: Ravenglass station hit with planned power cut
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Company have been informed by Electricity North West that there will be a planned power cut affecting Ravenglass station on Monday July 14. The station will be without ...
Lake District: Grade II listed farmhouse and barn conversion
A Grade II listed farmhouse with a ‘peaceful’ position in the heart of the Lake District has joined the market for over one-and-a-half million pounds. This ‘delightful’ home is nestled in the village ...
New booking system for free school holiday activities
A new booking system has been launched for free holiday activities. Cumberland Council has rolled out a new booking system for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme ahead of the school ...
Work underway on United Utilities scheme to improve water
Work has begun on a £2 million scheme to improve water quality. United Utilities is delivering the scheme across three sites in West Cumbria—Arlecdon, Deanscales, and Threapland. The project includes ...