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Ian Mitchell, Hazel Hodgson and Tim Farron stand looking at the camera at junction 37 of the M6. The slip road to the motorway is behind them, along with a blue sign pointing to the MG North and Penrith. There is a yellow sign pointing left to Kendal and right to Sedbergh and the Yorkshire Dales. Rolling hills and a blue sky make up the backdrop.

Calls for speed limit at 'terrifying' junction

Videos emerge showing drivers ignoring signs at the Cumbrian accident hotspot.

General view of the countryside at Rannerdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, with Crummock Water and mountains in the distance.

Consultation begins on nature recovery project

Cumbria is one of 48 areas in England developing their own nature recovery strategy.

An image of an old art deco Lido building sitting across the murky green water of the lido pool. The building has rows of step seating leading from either side. The water has plants growing in it.

Refurbished lido reopening delayed

The Grange-over-Sands lido will open later than planned due to problems with concrete repairs.

An artist's pencil drawing impression of what the Marina Village development in Barrow would look like.

Marina village plans 'moved on' - council leader

Councillor Judith Derbyshire says Barrow Marina Village is now focused more on housing.

Fair-goers arrive in Cumbria, ahead of the Appleby Horse Fair, the annual gathering of gypsies and travellers. There are three people and two horses in bright yellow and red reins. The picture is from the Fair in 2023.

Plea not to arrive too soon for Appleby Horse Fair

Stopping places for Gypsies and travellers who bring trailers are very limited, organisers say.

The entrance to Allithwaite. There is a sign with the village's name on a grassy verge, and a road with houses off it to the left. It looks like a rural location.

Developer backtracks on affordable housing pledge

Although legally bound, the firm now says its no longer a financially viable option.

Photo of campaigning group The Roxy Collective standing outside the eponymous cinema they've managed to save. They are eight people, three men and five women, wearing coats and smiling at the camera.

Historic cinema's future secured by £500k funding

Campaigners have worked for years to save the much-loved Ulverston venue from closure.

Barrow Library, partially obscured by a row of trees. It is an imposing, though not high, building made from large grey/brown stone. The entrance is flanked by two pillars with a large window above the doors. The windows stretching either side of the central entrance are covered by some sort of promotional materials which are different coloured versions of the same design.

Roof-climbing vandals targeting library

Higher fencing with anti-climb mesh is proposed to stop vandals getting to Barrow Library's roof.

A stock image of a 20mph sign on a residential street

Plans for new 20mph limits set to be approved

Westmorland and Furness Council says the reduction would reduce pollution and improve safety.