Kendal Volunteers Take Part In 'Big Clean Up'
Volunteers in Kendal are taking part in a big community clean up in the town today. It's to celebrate the re-opening of Kendal Lads and Girls Club, after it was damaged in December's floods. The club...
View ArticleCumbria's PCC Launches Consultation On Policing Priorities
Today, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, has launched a consultation to find out people’s views on the future policing priorities for Cumbria. The Commissioner holds the Chief...
View ArticleCharity Cyclist Suffering 'Possibly Life Changing' Injuries After Lake...
A cyclist who was riding for charity in the Lake District is described as having 'possibly life changing' injuries after crashing. The 29-year-old man from Newcastle was two days into a charity cycle...
View ArticlePolice Appeal For Man After Alleged Indecent Exposure In Windermere
Cumbria Police are searching for a man who exposed himself in front of a woman who was on her own in Windermere. The incident happened at approximately 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday June 19) in the Orrest...
View ArticleNew 'National Paper For The North' On Sale Today
A new national newspaper giving a northern slant on the big national and international news stories is on sale today for the first time. '24 - The North’s National’ is published by CN Group, the...
View ArticleLake District Mountain Rescue Teams Help Injured Woman After Fall
Two Lake District mountain rescue teams were called out yesterday, after a woman fell and injured herself. The Patterdale and Penrith teams went to her aid at Boredale Hause, after she fell and hurt...
View Article£2,500 Raised For Lake District Search Dogs
A Windermere-based holiday cottage company has raised £2,500 for search and rescue dogs in the Lake District. Lakelovers, which manages 460 properties, raised the funds from donations made by...
View ArticleWindermere Boat Show To Be Held This Summer
The first public Windermere Boat Show is due to take place next month, after its inaugural 'private' launch show last year. The free event, from July 1 to 3, takes place at the new Ferry Nab Marina....
View ArticleNight Resurfacing Work Continues In Kendal
Work on road resurfacing continues in Kendal town centre tonight, with another stretch of road being closed for the next four nights. The work's being carried out in phases, between now and the 7th of...
View ArticleYouth Drinking Prompts More Police Patrols
Police patrols have been stepped up in part of Windermere, following increasing reports of youths drinking in the area. Officers are keeping a close eye on Millerground, especially in the area...
View ArticleArnside Man Jailed For 'Terrifying' Sex Attack
An Arnside man who sexually assaulted a woman in the village has been jailed for five years. 28 year old Marian Cojocaru was sentenced today having admitted a serious sexual assault, which he...
View ArticleLakes Students Could Face £1,000 Rail Costs
South Lakeland's sixth form students could see the cost of rail travel more than quadruple next year. The plans - by Northern Rail, have been slammed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron as a “tax on rural...
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Farron Thanks Jo Cox, 'On Behalf Of Everyone In Cumbria'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has spoken about Labour MP Jo Cox today (Monday), as her parliamentary colleagues gathered to pay tribute. Roses were laid on her seat in the Commons, as her husband and...
View ArticleNew Ticketing System For Windermere Ferry
A new ticketing system is being introduced for the Windermere Ferry by Cumbria County Council from today. Ferry users will now purchase a ticket at shore based ticket machines before boarding the...
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Kendal Student Takes Bronze In National Hairdressing Comp'
A hairdressing student from Kendal has won a prestigious Bronze Award in the final of a top national hairdressing competition. 20 year old Kendal College student, Sophie Knowles claimed third prize in...
View Article'Sightings Reported' Of Indecent Exposure Suspect
Cumbria Police say they've had reports of "regular sightings" of a man who fits the description of someone who exposed himself in the Windermere area at the weekend. It happened at around 1.30pm at...
View ArticleCumbria's PCC Announces Road Crash Charity Funding
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced funding to the road crash charity 'Brake', to assist with their crucial work with police to support bereaved and seriously injured road crash...
View ArticleCumbria Tourism Awards At Cartmel Tonight
Cumbria Hotels, holiday parks, attractions and events organisers are heading to Cartmel Racecourse today, ahead of the Cumbria Tourism Awards. Nominees will be at a glitzy black-tie event at the all...
View ArticleEmergency Crews Search River Eden After Reports Man Jumped From Bridge
Police, fire and mountain rescue services are searching the River Eden, after reports a man jumped from Eden Bridge shortly before midnight last night. The search is taking place from Eden Bridge...
View ArticleWindermere Town Council To Give Boundary Response
Windermere Town Council is meeting today, to consider its final response to draft proposals for new council ward boundaries. A ten-week public consultation on the recommendations started on the 9th of...
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