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New Carlisle film club to showcase LGBTQ cinema from around the world A new film club is bringing LGBTQ stories to the big screen. Read more Four of 'the heaviest' metal tribute bands to perform under one roof Four metal tribute bands, including Self Revolution, will perform Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Machine Head and Lamb of God hits at Carlisle’s Brickyard on October 17. Read more Cumbrian author’s Fell pony poetry book to be shared with schools across county Cumbrian author Helen Haraldsen’s new poetry book celebrates the Fell pony, with free copies and resources being sent to schools across Cumbria. Read more Beatrix Potter toy valued at over £2,000 on Antiques Roadshow An iconic Jemima Puddle-Duck plush, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s beloved character, was featured on last night’s BBC Antiques Roadshow television programme. Read more New book and exhibition explore the stories of 40 Lake District fells Forty Fells explores 40 Lake District peaks through photography and stories, with a free Rheged exhibition near Penrith from October 22 to January 24. Read more Tributes pour in after BBC Countryfile farmer dies aged 35 Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35. Read more New CEO of Carlisle arts charity ahead of milestone anniversary A new CEO has been named to lead an arts charity into its 40th year. Read more New Lake District mystery novel featuring private investigator found dead A fresh mystery set in the Lake District is hitting bookshelves. Read more More stories

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