Cumbria Police have announced the use of live facial recognition technology during the 2024 Appleby Horse Fair. The deployment aims to identify individuals wanted for serious offences and improve public safety at the annual gathering.

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Local authorities have deployed cleaning teams to restore the site of the Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria. The annual operation follows the conclusion of the week-long gathering of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities.

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Authorities have issued a warning for people attending the Appleby Horse Fair to avoid entering the River Eden. The guidance follows safety concerns regarding water conditions and horse welfare during the annual gathering in Cumbria.

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Organisers of the Ambleside rushbearing have warned the annual event may be cancelled following changes to police traffic management policies. The new Cumbria Police requirements for road closures place significant financial and logistical burdens on community festival committees.

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Health officials have confirmed a case of the Schmallenberg virus in Cumbria, a pathogen that causes deformities and stillbirths in sheep and cattle. This latest detection follows a rise in reports across the UK, marking a significant threat to livestock during the lambing and calving seasons.

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