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Learning the art of paper cutting
Master maker Jeremy Langmead sharpens his skills in the art of paper-cutting
60 years of the University of Cumbria's Brampton Road arts campus
Si King hails ‘remarkable’ motorcycle ride for late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers
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A new exhibition and book pay tribute to an artist with connections to Ambleside
Why Appleby Hub is the heart of the local community
Artist Polly Marix Evans on her linocut art
Art inspiration at Long House Studios in Kentmere
Author and historian Lorna Hunting on finding inspiration in Cumbria
Author and poet Ann Grant on her life in art
Nominations open for the 2024 Cumbria Life Awards
The Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team reaches major milestone
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New redesigned Remembrance Poppies launched by the Royal British Legion
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James Martin talks food, fame and fans ahead of live UK tour
Schoolboy chorister Malakai Bayoh reflects on his success after Britain’s Got Talent
TV presenter Anita Rani on her fiction writing
Melanin Magic: London bookstore opens to create ‘safe space’ for black children
DJ Ken Bruce to host a Greatest Hits Radio station dedicated to this era of music
Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’
Clive Myrie to host BBC First Night Of The Proms show
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Coin worth more than £5,000 produced to honour Dame Shirley Bassey
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