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M6 reopens after lorry crash between Kendal and Carnforth

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Major incident declared in Cumbria after heavy snowfall

Image source, Lucy Maeder2 December 2023Updated 7 hours agoA major incident has been declared by police in Cumbria after heavy snowfall.Cumbria Police said it estimated about 200 vehicles were stuck in the South Lakes area, particularly around Bowness …

Death and funeral announcements across Cambridgeshire this week

Every week someone in Cambridgeshire sadly loses a beloved family member or friend and it is not always possible to let everyone know. Therefore, Cambridgeshire[1] Live publishes death notices, tributes and funeral announcements to keep our readers upd…

Man hauled before court after being pulled over by police on M6

A man was found to have £100,000 of amphetamine stashed in his car after he was pulled over on the M6.
Barry Simmons was stopped on the motorway near Tebay on August 15 this year. Cumbria Police discovered 10kg of amphetamine with a street value of ove…

Burton-in-Kendal services shut after cash machine theft attempt

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Is this the best service station in Britain?

Most motorway services are an uninspiring pitstop of fluorescent lighting, petrol filling stations and fast food. But in Cumbria’s Lake District, Tebay Services is a destination in its own right: more than four million people visit every year. 

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Red Arrows Blackpool Airshow Display timings and weekend …

The Red Arrows[1] are back in action this weekend after a mid-season break with three displays and three flypasts – including the Blackpool Airshow. Lincolnshire[2]’s iconic aerobatics team are making the trip up to Blackpool on Friday, August 11 from …

Tebay Truckstop revamp opened by BBC Radio 2

Tebay’s Truckstop at Junction 38 of the M6 celebrated their reopening yesterday, on Tuesday August 8.
The service space showed off the value of investment, with a fresh look and a new food[1] counter, as well as a community shop.
Sally Boazman from BBC…