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People Urged To Get Muddy For Conservation Campaign
The campaign's being stepped up to protect the deep muddy plains of the Irish Sea. The North West Wildlife Trusts are trying to get the government to designate certain parts of the undersea landscape...
View ArticleMorecambe Bay Hospitals To Stop Selling Sugar Filled Soft Drinks
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has announced it will start to phase out the sale of soft drinks in its premises which have a high level of sugar. It follows recent...
View ArticleNational Trust Raises £500+ At Keswick Mountain Festival
The National Trust raised £560 for its Lakes Flood Appeal at the Keswick Mountain Festival last month. People who bought tickets agreed to make a £1 donation when making the purchase. The money will...
View ArticleMan Goes On Trial Accused Of Kendal Calling Drugs Plot
A man's gone on trial accused of being involved in a drugs plot that was unearthed following the death of a Cumbrian teenager at Kendal Calling. Michael Mountfort denies conspiring to supply class A...
View ArticlePatients Group To Discuss Kentmere Future On Friday
The future of Kendal's mental health unit is on the agenda for a patients group this Friday. The Cumbria Mental Health Service User and Carer Forum is meeting in Workington. They've invited NHS bosses...
View ArticlePublic Meeting On Floods In Glenridding
There's a public meeting later in one of the Cumbrian villages worst hit by December's floods. Glenridding was inundated numerous times during the winter storms. A draft report into why it was so...
View ArticleNew Consultation On South Lakes Homes Plans
A new public consultation has started on plans for new homes and businesses in Kendal and near Grange-over-Sands. It's for land west of High Sparrowmire and north of Laurel Gardens in Kendal; and...
View ArticlePolice Warning Ahead Of Euro 2016
Officers say they'll take action against anyone causing trouble Cumbria Police are going to be out across the county keeping an eye on football fans watching this summer’s European Championships....
View ArticleCelebrations planned for 125th birthday of steamer
MV Tern has been carrying passengers on Windermere since 1891 A huge birthday celebration is being planned on Windermere for one of the oldest steamers in England. MV Tern will be 125 years old later...
View ArticleDecision Delayed On Kentmere Unit Closure
It's been confirmed the decision to temporarily close the Kentmere Unit at Westmorland General Hospital has been delayed until the end of the summer. It's so a fuller assessment of the urgency of...
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Dalton Zoo Admits Breaches Over Tiger Death
The South Lakes Safari Zoo has pleaded guilty to four charges, after a zoo keeper was killed by a tiger. Representatives from the South Cumbria attraction appeared at Preston Crown Court today,...
View ArticleRNLI aim to cut water deaths
Figures show an increase in almost fatal accidents in water around the North West coast New figures have revealed an increase in near-fatal drownings around the North West coast. More than 60 people...
View ArticleCumbrian MP's want to stay in EU
They've written an open letter explaining the benefits Cumbria's six MP's have written an open letter explaining why Britain would be better off staying in the EU. They say it will mean more jobs...
View ArticleMan Found Guilty Of Kendal Calling Drugs Plot
A man has been convicted of plotting to supply class A drugs at the Kendal Calling music festival. 42-year-old Michael Mountfort will be sentenced in August, along with two other men who have admitted...
View ArticleMan Rescued After Helvellyn Fall
Mountain rescuers worked in thunder and lightning to save a man who'd fallen from Striding Edge on Helvellyn yesterday. The 58-year old slipped at a spot known as the "Bad Step". The Great North Air...
View ArticlePatients Group To Discuss Potential Kentmere Closure
The future of Kendal's mental health unit is on the agenda for a patients group today. The Cumbria Mental Health Service User and Carer Forum is meeting in Workington. They've invited NHS bosses to...
View ArticleFarron Holds Advice Surgery In Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron's holding his latest advice surgery in Kendal this afternoon. The Lib Dem leader will be on hand between 4pm and 5pm at Asda Cafe - constituents can just turn up and speak to...
View ArticleGreat North Swim Returns To Windermere
The Great North Swim weekend gets underway on Windermere later. Competitors will take on half mile, one mile and two mile courses; as well as more grueling 5k and 10k routes over the next three days....
View ArticlePolice Urge Football Fans To Enjoy Euro 2016 Responsibly
Police are urging football fans across Cumbria to enjoy this summer's European Championships responsibly. It is anticipated that the county’s bars and pubs will be filled over the next month as...
View ArticleNew Species Unveiled At The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
A new species has been unveiled at The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in Milnthorpe, and it's been a roaring success so far with visitors. A life sized Tyrannosaurus Rex's skull has been added to the outside...
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