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Here are the latest stories from Cumbria Crack

• Weekend road closures planned for A66 in Workington

  Upgrades to a section of the A66 in Workington are set to start later this month.

• Cyclists and hikers set to return to Lake District for anniversary charity challenge

  Over 200 cyclists and hikers are set to return to Keswick for a special anniversary charity event.

• Python captured after being spotted loose in South Cumbria

  A large snake has been safely captured after being spotted in a South Cumbrian village.

• Former Carlisle furniture store to become indoor sports facility

  A former Carlisle furniture store can be used as an indoor sports and leisure facility after a certificate of proposed lawful development was granted by Cumberland Council.

• Plans for Bowness restaurant sign rejected over Windermere view fears

  A luxury fish and chip restaurant in Bowness has had a new sign denied over fears it would block views of Windermere.

• Carlisle city centre hotel set to expand

  A Carlisle city centre hotel is set to add extra rooms after plans to transform a former beauty salon were approved.

• Workington Reds sign Brennan Dickenson on two-year deal

  Workington Reds have signed the experienced Brennan Dickenson on a two-year deal.

• Temporary 60-day Lake District campsite gets go-ahead

  Plans for a 60-day recreational campsite next to a caravan park in the Lake District have been approved.

• Wath Brow Hornets back in action and Hindpool Tigers to remember Graham Shaw

  Wath Brow Hornets are back in National League Premier Division action this afternoon as they travel to Rochdale Mayfield.

• Lake District church wins planning battle to install solar panels

  A Lake District church has been granted permission to install solar panels on its roof to cut energy costs.