Duke Of Kent Visits Flookburgh-Based Rescue Team
The Flookburgh-based Bay Search & Rescue Team has been paid a royal visit today. Prince Edward - The Queen's cousin was given a ride in one of the team's rescue vehicles. The Duke of Kent says he...
View ArticleSLDC's Recycling Roll-Out Continues
New plastic and cardboard kerbside recycling collections start in Storth and Hazelslack today.
View ArticleKendal Roadworks Due To Enter Final Week
Work on road resurfacing is due to continue in Kendal town centre tonight.
View ArticleFlood Resilience Meetings Held In Kendal
A public meeting tonight will discuss a draft report into future flood resilience for Kendal.
View ArticleMan In Serious Condition After M6 Accident
A man has been left in a serious condition following a collision on the M6 yesterday evening (Saturday 9th of July).
View ArticleLakes Ignite Arts Programme Worth £90k To Economy
The people behind the 'Lakes Ignite' arts programme claim to have boosted the National Park's economy to the tune of £90,000.
View ArticleFarmers Warned About Planning Rules Changes When National Park Boundaries Expand
There's a word of caution to farmers affected by the expansion of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
View ArticlePlumgarths Bird-Cam Goes Live
A new webcam's been launched, so local people can get close-up and personal with wild birds visiting a feeding station at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s wildlife garden at Plumgarths, near Kendal.
View ArticleThree Injured In Second M6 Accident Near Carnforth At The Weekend
Three people were injured, one seriously, after a vehicle collided with a central reservation on the M6 near Carnforth and overturned yesterday.
View ArticleTim Farron Calls For Early General Election
The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, is calling for an early General Election following Theresa May's coronation.
View ArticleCare Home Worker Sentenced For Fraud
A Kendal care home worker has been given a suspended prison sentence for a £35,000 benefit fiddle.
View ArticleSwim Safe Programme Begins On Windermere
Children will be given safety advice about outdoor swimming in Windermere today.
View ArticleFLD: Glenridding Storm Restoration Work 'Fantastic'
Work done by a team of volunteers to help restore landscapes in the Glenridding area has been described as "fantastic" by its organisers.
View ArticleCouncil To Consider £13m Ulverston Leisure Plan
Ulverston's leisure facilities could be in for a £13million makeover.
View ArticleKendal Man Ordered To Sign Sex Offenders' Register Before Learning Fate
A Kendal man must sign the sex offenders' register after admitting two crimes.
View ArticleStill Time To Comment On SLDC Ward Boundaries
Time's running out for people across South Lakeland to comment on draft proposals by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England for new council ward boundaries.
View ArticlePCC Seeks Custody Suite Visitor Team
Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for volunteers to help with vital custody roles across Cumbria.
View ArticleSainsbury's & Tesco Recall Some Pasta Products
Local branches of Sainsbury’s and Tesco are joining others nationwide and recalling some of their canned pasta products as they may contain pieces of rubber.
View ArticleWoman Rescued From Fells After Breaking Ankle
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team saved a woman who slipped and broke her ankle yesterday afternoon.
View ArticleLake District Smashes Top 20 Walking Routes Survey
The Lake District is the most popular destination for walking in Britain - and that's official.
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