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An aerial ladder with a firefighter on it tackling the fire at a building in Kirkby Lonsdale. The flames and smoke are visible and a jet of water is also hitting the traditional stone building.

Inquest opens into death of man in fire

Ben Taylor, 45, died in the blaze which tore through buildings on Main Street, an inquest hears.

A view down Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale. The narrow street has been cordoned off with diggers visible. Debris lies in the middle of the street in the distance and a man in hi-vis can be seen in the middle of the photo.

Fatal fire disaster recovery appeal launched

Recovery could take "many months, if not years" for people and businesses affected by the fire.

A view down Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale. Parts of the street have been cordoned off and rubble can be seen from a building affected by the blaze.

Man lost late dad's belongings in fatal fire

Sam Clay says he is "heartbroken" after losing a friend in the fire, a month after his dad died.

Emergency services on Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale. It is a narrow road with older brick buildings on either side. Two police officers stand in the road. Behind them are emergency vehicles and, in the distance, a firefighter is standing in an extended cherry-picker.

Town rallies after fatal fire tragedy

Tributes are paid to the man who died in the blaze as the town helps those still displaced.

View down a street in which stand firefighters and two fire engines, with a tangle of fire hoses on the ground. A police officer stands on the left of the scene and a firefighter is talking to a man and a woman dressed in dark clothing.

'Weekend of joy' ends in tragedy of fatal fire

Sunday's blaze leaves one man dead and another injured as the town hosts events for Christmas.

An aerial ladder with a fireman on it tackling the fire at a building in Kirkby Lonsdale. The flames and smoke are visible and a jet of water is also hitting the traditional stone building.

Man dies in 'major' apartment block fire

The blaze, on Main Street, saw a number of homes and businesses evacuated.

A river in front of a pebbled river bank and green fields. Hills can be seen in the background alongside trees. The leaves on the trees are just turning orange.

'Loveliest view' spot reopens after campaign

Part of Ruskin's View is now open after being closed over erosion safety fears.

The 40ft (12m) stone bridge consists of two support arches spanning a river. Lush, green trees border each side.

Warning not to jump off bridge in warm weather

Cumbria Police have received reports of people jumping from Devil's Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale.

Part of A683 closed after road collapses

Cumbria Police advises people not to use the road, and it is not known how long repairs will take.