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BAE Systems shares surge ahead of UK Budget - here's why ift.tt/qXmoZuL

BAE Systems shares surge ahead of UK Budget - here's why

Shares in Barrow shipyard operator BAE Systems have jumped ahead of the Budget.

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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young ift.tt/PybTN9L

State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

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Judge hands interim 'slavery and trafficking risk order' to businessman ift.tt/9wPqQOV

Judge hands interim 'slavery and trafficking risk order' to businessman

LAWYERS acting for Cumbria Police have secured a rare interim “slavery and trafficking risk order” against a 27-year-old man.

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Pictures: Instant mash spill blocks Yorkshire arterial route ift.tt/FhfNYlR

Pictures: Instant mash spill blocks Yorkshire arterial route

A lorry spilled instant mashed potato on the A64 near Malton, North Yorkshire, causing skids, extreme tailbacks and traffic delays before the road reopened.

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Lake District garden centre unveils three magical Santa experiences ift.tt/BqQx5Y9

Lake District garden centre unveils three magical Santa experiences

A Lake District garden centre has unveiled its programme of Christmas events, including three different experiences with Father Christmas.

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Motorists warned of heavy congestion on A590 nwemail.co.uk/news/26673860.…

Motorists warned of heavy congestion on A590

Water mains works by United Utilities on the A590 near Lindal-in-Furness have been causing slow-moving traffic all morning after lights were installed.

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Council online services disrupted across Westmorland and Furness nwemail.co.uk/news/26673758.…

Council online services disrupted across Westmorland and Furness

Westmorland and Furness Council says some online services may be disrupted on October 27 and 28. Find its customer support phone number and hours.

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Barrow earns an A in motoring report despite D for MOTs nwemail.co.uk/news/26673649.…

Barrow earns an A in motoring report despite D for MOTs

Barrow ranked first in Cumbria in a motoring report, but the grades combine different dates and areas, including LA postcode MOT results.

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See list of Manchester Airport departure delays for Tuesday, October 27 nwemail.co.uk/news/26673475.…

See list of Manchester Airport departure delays for Tuesday, October 27

A number of holidaymakers travelling through Manchester Airport today are facing delays, according to Flightradar24.com.

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Barrow land deal could open route to offshore energy storage nwemail.co.uk/news/26673557.…

Barrow land deal could open route to offshore energy storage

EnergyPathways has agreed heads of terms to buy land in Barrow for a pipeline corridor serving its proposed MESH energy storage project.

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Could you give one of these five playful Cumbria kittens a loving home? nwemail.co.uk/news/26673511.…

Could you give one of these five playful Cumbria kittens a loving home?

A "gorgeous" group of playful kittens is ready to bring joy to new homes.

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Nearly three-quarters of Cumbria can now upgrade to full fibre broadband nwemail.co.uk/news/26673613.…

Nearly three-quarters of Cumbria can now upgrade to full fibre broadband

Nearly three-quarters of homes and businesses in Cumbria can now upgrade to full fibre broadband.

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Blazin’ Fiddles bring Scottish fiddle music and new album to Ulverston concert nwemail.co.uk/news/26673583.…

Blazin’ Fiddles bring Scottish fiddle music and new album to Ulverston concert

Scottish fiddle legends Blazin’ Fiddles are bringing their energetic live show to Ulverston this November.

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Trenchers Bowness launches festive menus and New Year's Eve event with live music nwemail.co.uk/news/26673548.…

Trenchers Bowness launches festive menus and New Year's Eve event with live music

A restaurant is serving up seasonal specials this autumn and winter.

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Furness groups have until Friday to apply for £2,500 grants nwemail.co.uk/news/26673463.…

Furness groups have until Friday to apply for £2,500 grants

Furness community groups have until October 30 to apply for up to £2,500 from Cumbria’s Community Fund. Find out who can apply and how.

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Drivers warned after 22 casualties linked to animal-related crashes in Cumbria nwemail.co.uk/news/26673315.…

Drivers warned after 22 casualties linked to animal-related crashes in Cumbria

Drivers are being urged to stay alert on the roads.

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Two North West postcodes scoop Postcode Lottery cash prizes nwemail.co.uk/news/26672949.…

Two North West postcodes scoop Postcode Lottery cash prizes

Lucky players across two North West postcodes have bagged cash prizes in the Postcode Lottery.

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Flood alerts issued for South Cumbria coast as high tides and strong winds loom nwemail.co.uk/news/26672757.…

Flood alerts issued for South Cumbria coast as high tides and strong winds loom

Environment Agency flood alerts issued for South Cumbria on October 27 as high tides, strong winds and waves threaten coastal roads and low-lying areas.

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Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or to become first Englishman to claim award in 25 years ift.tt/9ZBd74q

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or to become first Englishman to claim award in 25 years

Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London, becoming the first English footballer since Michael Owen in 2001 to claim the award.

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St Mary’s Hospice to host free Christmas celebration in Ambleside ift.tt/H3eUt28

St Mary’s Hospice to host free Christmas celebration in Ambleside

St Mary’s Hospice is spreading Christmas cheer with a free festive event in Ambleside.

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