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Reporter for The Westmorland Gazette in Kendal @GazetteNewsdesk and The Mail in South Cumbria @NWEMLive. Got a story? Email: darren.shield@newsquest.co.uk

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Joined November 2021
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The English language seems to have changed today - Procession is the noun. To proceed is the verb - not to process! Am I strange for being frustressed by this?
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RIP Gorbachev. His conversations with Zdenek Mlynar was the basis of my dissertation. I hope I see him take the place in history he deserves, but Kolya in Dagestan might think differently!
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A huge thank you to our supporters who endured baking hot conditions to back the team in Yorkshire yesterday. 🗣️“I just want to say big thanks to the travelling fans, they travelled in numbers and were fantastic from minute one until the end” Here's Paul Crarey post match
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Just having a nice walk near Cartmel and came across this place! Be churlish not to…. #ciderman
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Be safe this weekend! nwemail.co.uk/news/20587458.… @WeAreTheLoopUK
'Don't be the next person to die from drugs' - Mum's plea to Kendal Calling revellers

'Don't be the next person to die from drugs' - Mum's plea to Kendal Calling revellers

The Loop Kendal Calling drug testing - Christian Pay death

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Terrible news for British athlete Chris Thompson, who was due to run in the marathon at the world championships at the grand age of 41. He has Visa issues and won't be able to compete. Lovely guy, and really feel for him ...
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Never mind Love Island, @TheLengthsman is the hottest property in Cumbria right now, surely @PatrickChristys? thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…
'Dull is the new black' - Cumbria drainspotter appears on national TV bore-off

'Dull is the new black' - Cumbria drainspotter appears on national TV bore-off

South Lakes' Archie Workman on GB News Friday Night Feast

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What could be more patriotic than Waldorf salad and a frankfurter? Sorry too late for pictures
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A little rudimentary video - thinking of doing something similar on Kendal? Just need a sunny day! facebook.com/519830646/posts…

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So, me and Stephen Roberts went out for a walk and made a little film about Richmond for our beloved town's 950th birthday. Here it is, hope you enjoy. Go easy, we only had an iPhone and a Vauxhall...

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I’ll be in sunny Barrow today covering the @k2bwalk for @gazettenewsdesk nwemail.co.uk/news/20121994.…

Live updates from the Keswick to Barrow walk

Keep updated with our live blog as we welcome back the runners and walkers at the finish line as they complete the 40-mile Keswick to Barrow walk for chosen charities

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Counting has begun
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I'll be keeping you up to date with a live blog from Preston Crown Court today nwemail.co.uk/news/20119163.…

Live updates from Leiland Corkill trial: Day Five

Follow our live updates as the trial of Barrow couple Laura and Scott Castle continues at Preston Crown Court. They are facing charges relating to the death of Leiland-James Corkill, who was from...

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What a thrill it was finding this picture in the 1945 archives - it meant so much to his family and is now being placed on his grave! thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…

'He hasn't been forgotten' - Family find war hero's grave after 77 years

Kendal war hero Patrick Fleming's grave found by family in Netherlands

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The first good restaurant call I've made in 17 years... thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…

I tried the 'best tapas restaurant in Cumbria' - here's what I thought

Pedro's Casa, Stricklandgate, Kendal - a review

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Tomorrow we turn yellow and blue across the UK in support of #Ukraine. 5p of every daily #Newsquest title sold on Thursday will go to help the victims of this war. #ThereWithUkraine
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There'll be more to come from this lad! Great game and fabulous tournament @TomAspinwall1 @kendalcricket thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…

Local hero takes wickets for England in U-19 Cricket World Cup Final

Kendal's Tom Aspinwall plays in U-19 Cricket World Cup Final

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That's Saturday sorted! Well done Tom (and the team)! thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…

Cumbrian youngster stars as England U19s reach Cricket World Cup final

Kendal's Tom Aspinwall stars as England reach Cricket final

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@TomAspinwall1 @ECB_cricket U19’s Good Luck in the @cricketworldcup semi-final tomorrow.
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Doing Kendal and England proud Tom! @kendalcricket @TomAspinwall1 thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…

Local cricketing prospect represents England in World Cup

Kendal cricketer represents England at Under-19 World Cup

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This was an one of my more memorable nights thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…

Did the spirit world contact us? - The inside view from a ghost hunt

Ghost hunt at Ring O Bells, Kendal - a review

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