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Nine of the rescuers stand in front of a land rover. Another team member is on top of the car. They all wear red jackets and black trousers. There are some backpacks in front of them on the left. It is dark. There are nine men and one woman in the team.

Busy year for rescuers after 100th call out

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team says 2024 has been busier than usual.

Devonshire House, a large old building, with Tudor panelling and is part of terraced housing in Rothay Road. People walk in the street.

Lake District holiday apartments plan rejected

The Lake District National Park Authority refuses plans to convert a house in Ambleside centre.

A tree surgeon climbing up the Grand Fir at Skelghyll Woods near Ambleside to measure it. The picture is taken from below and shows the man using a climbing rope.

Tree takes tallest title after growth spurt

The tree at Skelghyll Woods near Ambleside gains the title after being measured on Thursday.

Brantholme Guest House on Millans Park in Ambleside

Self-catering lets set to be approved

Lakes Parish Council says there is already an "abundant" number of holiday lets in the area.

Head coach Matty Kaye, senior player and assistant coach Huw Evans and club physio Nathan Woods standing, smiling, in front of a pebble-dashed wall.

Rugby team's milestone after turning fortunes around

The club says it had to "adapt or die" to survive the Covid pandemic and cost of living crisis.

A bronze statue of a cat in a workshop

Town cat remembered with statue

A bronze figure is unveiled to remember Riley the cat, who died in January.

The Fisherbeck Hotel had a patio with tables and chairs and a car park

Officers find indicator of modern slavery at hotel

One Fisherbeck Hotel worker told officials she was given one meal and customer leftovers as pay.

The teams carrying their equipment up the mountain

Highest cricket match raises mountain of cash

The teams carry their equipment - and the pitch - up the Lake District peak of Helvellyn.

Scene of helicopter winching casualty to safety

Woman rescued after being trampled by cows

A mountain rescue team says the woman was walking near Wansfell when she was trampled.