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Mardale

4 days ago
A wooden armchair on a landing. The chair has a decorated back with the date 1684 at the top. The seat looks partly damaged. The chair has some scuffs and marks and it's quite weathered.

'Lost village' memento still in family decades on

A chair rescued from Mardale church has been in Rachael Heyman's family for more than 80 years.

4 days ago
Cumbria
25 May 2025
Canada geese gather on a jetty jutting out into Windermere's dark waters. Green mountains are visible in the background and there are a few sail boats with their sails bound up. In the foreground a thick black post carries a warning poster saying in big red letters CAUTION TOXIC ALGAE, then in smaller black letter it says: Take car when bathing in this water. This water may contain toxic algae which can cause upset stomach and skin irritation. Animals can also be seriously affected.

Stories from Cumbria you may have missed this week

Stories from Cumbria include swimmers being warned after harmful algae is found in Windermere.

25 May 2025
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