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The countdown is on to the Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail reopening
The new stretch of path with underpass for farming use. The £7.9 million project to reconnect the much loved Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail is nearing completion with only two months to go to its...
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Chamber urges businesses to prepare flood-resilience plans
Rob Johnston Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is advising businesses to prepare in case the county is hit by serious flooding this winter. To mark Flood Resilience Awareness Week (September 21-25), it is...
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UK’s first stainless steel road bridge officially opens at Pooley Bridge
The UK’s first stainless steel road bridge was officially opened today – Friday 23 October – over the River Eamont at Pooley Bridge. Measuring 128ft long, the landmark structure reconnects the...
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There’s light in the Keswick to Threlkeld tunnel as trail reopening date is...
The Big Tunnel on the Keswick to Threlkeld trail, which now has internal lights The lights in the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail tunnel have been connected ahead of news that the trail will officially be...
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Book of Memories celebrates Pooley ‘New’ Bridge
Pooley ‘New’ Bridge Book of Memories On Saturday 5 December, it will be five years since Storm Desmond wreaked havoc on Cumbria and destroyed the 251-year old, three arch stone bridge at Pooley Bridge....
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Council applauds communities, partners and staff 5 years on from Storm Desmond
Pooley Bridge replacement – in progress This week, as the fifth anniversary of Storm Desmond approaches, Cumbria County Council is highlighting the vital contribution of local communities, residents,...
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End of the line for construction as new Keswick to Threlkeld Railway trail is...
L-R: Richard Leafe, Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park, local school children Monty and Holly and Keswick Mayor, Paul Titley, officially opening the new Keswick to Threlkeld Railway...
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£5 million Rickerby flood defence scheme complete
Rickerby flood defences Rickerby’s £5 million flood risk management scheme is now complete. The scheme, built by the Environment Agency and contractors Volkerstevin will help to protect 34 properties...
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Work to start on £1 million Flimby flood protection scheme
Flimby. Picture: Google Streetview Work is due to start on a £1 million flood protection scheme in Flimby in the spring. The project will reduce the risk of flooding to properties in the village, near...
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Work starts on £76m flood scheme
Floods in Kendal after Storm Desmond. Credit Hovershotz Work has started on a £76m flood scheme for a Cumbrian town. The Environment Agency and contractors, Volker Stevin will begin construction work...
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