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Three women wear lime green Waste into Wellbeing aprons as they prepare dishes in a large kitchen. There is an industrial work surface with a range of tray-bake dishes laid out on top.

Food waste charity expands services

Kendal's Waste into Wellbeing is hosting an extra session on Tuesdays from April.

Joshua Brandwood wearing a grey sports top sweating after completing a run

'My sweaty post-run snap boosted my mental health'

Joshua Brandwood says he was overwhelmed by the support after posting a 'sweaty' post-run selfie.

Kendal College. A road leads into the building, which is grey with windows jutting out. It has a flat roof.

College staff start dispute over lack of pay offer

The University and College Union says staff may take strike action if a pay offer is not tabled.

Poppy Atkinson playing football. Her hair is pulled back into a ponytail and she is wearing a black football kit. She is looking down at the ground.

Girl killed on pitch died of head injuries

A coroner adjourns the inquest into Poppy Atkinson's death as a police investigation is ongoing.

Front view of a funeral cortege. The undertaker is walking in front of a hearse as people - many dressed in red - line the road on either side

Mourners wear red in tribute to footballer Poppy

The funeral of the 10-year-old killed by a car while at football training in Kendal takes place.

Fan waits 29 years for beer saved for trophy win

John Booth finally opens a can given to him in expectation of a league title in 1996.

Phil Clayton handing in a his nomination papers for the 2024 General Election. He is sitting at an office desk handing over the papers, which are being taken by another person. He is bald and wears rimless glasses and an orange waterproof coat. He is smiling widely at the camera.

Election candidate's fall death delays vote

The death of Green Party candidate Phil Clayton means an upcoming election is postponed.

Katherine Singer is sitting on a quadbike with her daughter Sophie. Behind them is a large area of Northumberland uplands with no houses visible anywhere

Farmers angry at closure of green payments scheme

The government says it is time for a reset, but farmers say the impact will be "devastating".

The Glasshouse in Gateshead. The bubble-like building is made of glass and overlooks the River Tyne. It sits on a hill covered in grass and plants.

Music 'hot spots' planned through new £20m academy

The Glasshouse in Gateshead is spending £20m to help music students in the North East and Cumbria.