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A PARACHUTIST sustained suspected spinal injuries after crashing into the side of a Lake District fell. Multiple emergency crews were called out to the incident at Harrison Stickle, in the Central Fells region, on Sunday. The male casualty had been parascending, an activity that sees a parachutist become airborne after being towed into the air by a vehicle. Langdale/Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) attended the incident at around 3.30pm. An LAMRT spokesman said: He was treated by team members, air ambulance paramedics and the Coastguard helicopter paramedic and evacuated to Newcastle. ....
(Photo: Geograph/PA) EARLIER TODAY (3 March), Rishi Sunak the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the 2021 Budget. As part of his announcement, he revealed that a total of £700m will go on supporting arts, culture and sports as they reopen. This is a £300m boost for the Culture Recovery fund already in place. Together with @OliverDowden we’re extending the Culture Recovery Fund and supporting our arts, culture and sporting institutions as they reopen. We re introducing a new approach to apprenticeships in the creative industries, and extending the TV restart scheme. #HereForCulturepic.twitter.com/cOYEeIlhBX Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) March 3, 2021 (Twitter/@RishiSunak) ....
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