Keswick

British

/ ˈkɛzɪk /

noun

a market town in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District: tourist centre. Pop: 4984 (2001)

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He has a holiday property near Keswick in Cumbria and thinks the doubling of council tax on second homes is already causing some to sell up.

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"Every business in Keswick seems to have a sign up saying they are looking for staff."

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At Keswick School in Cumbria, the subject is studied after hours as an extra option.

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Head teacher at Keswick School Simon Jackson told parents that sustained high winds "make guaranteeing everyone's safety across the school site impossible".

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Keswick Mountain Rescue Team volunteers recovered the man's body, which was transported to the air ambulance and flown to the team's base.

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