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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26545797.lake-district-businesses-team-new-luxury-partnership

Family-run Lake District businesses join forces to bring guests best of region

10+ hour, 16+ min ago   (312+ words) Two family-run businesses have joined forces to give guests the 'best of the Lake District'. Cradel Haus, a portfolio of luxury self-catered accommodation across the Lakes, has partnered with Pure Lakes, the award-winning natural skincare producer based in Far Sawrey,…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26540424.family-silent-disco-held-barrows-dock-museum

Family silent disco to be held in Barrow during music week

11+ hour, 16+ min ago   (148+ words) Families are invited to put on their headphones and hit the dance floor at a silent disco. Part of Barrow Music Week, the event will be held at the Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday, October 10. It is organised by…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > national > 26546536.trump-downplays-ai-risks-things-wont-happen

Trump downplays AI risks as ‘things that won’t happen’

17+ hour, 34+ min ago   (664+ words) US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying “negative forces” were “bringing up things that won’t happen”, after calls by industry bosses to slow down development. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26545839.four-star-castle-green-hotel-market-10million

Four-star hotel serving the 'gateway to the Lake District' put on market

23+ hour, 16+ min ago   (362+ words) A four-star hotel serving the 'gateway to the Lake District' is asking for offers in the region of £10million. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is one of three Best Western businesses to be put on the market in the UK alongside…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26542300.morecambe-lunesdale-mp-talks-farming-county-show

Lizzi Collinge listens to farmers at Westmorland County Show amid rural concerns

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (312+ words) Morecambe and Lunesdale Labour MP Lizzi Collinge attended the Westmorland County show this week to speak to constituents. The Westmorland County show is one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country and every year attracts thousands of farmers, agricultural…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > national > 26545460.anthropic-boss-says-ai-industry-needs-slow-safety

Anthropic boss says AI industry needs to slow down for safety

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (644+ words) The chief executive of Anthropic said on Saturday the artificial intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned, AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26541222.furness-district-tractor-run-crosses-100-000-milestone

Furness and District tractor run crosses £100,000 milestone since debut

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (131+ words) The Furness and District tractor run has now raised more than £100,000 since it first started. The announcement was made after the latest edition of the run which saw 70 vehicles travel across the peninsula on Sunday, September 6. The money raised from…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26540305.ulverston-monument-lit-purple-world-suicide-prevention-day

Why Ulverston landmark will shine purple over the town this evening

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (136+ words) Ulverston's Sir John Barrow Monument will be illuminated in purple this evening. The landmark overlooking the town will be lit purple to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. A spokesman for Ulverston Town Council said: “The Sir John Barrow Monument will…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26539882.parents-urged-plan-70-000-university-costs

Parents urged to plan early as university costs could reach £70,000 per child

4+ day, 6+ min ago   (635+ words) Parents are being urged to plan early for the costs of university, as financial advisers warn that higher education could cost in the region of £70,000 per child. Graham Lamont, chief executive at Cumbria-wide accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore, said rising numbers…...

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nwemail.co.uk > news > 26539818.kirkstone-pass-inn-owners-seek-new-operators-run-pub

Owners of historic Lake District inn seeking new operators to run the pub

4+ day, 35+ min ago   (356+ words) Owners Supreme Escapes have assured the public it will remain a pub (Image: Google Maps) The owners of the highest pub in Cumbria are looking for new operators to run the much-loved spot. The Kirkstone Pass Inn is looking for…...