Virtual Attraction To Offer Lake District Tours
It's hoped a new virtual attraction will help Lake District bosses in their push for the national park to be given World Heritage status.
View ArticleVandals Go On Rampage In Bowness
Police are appealing for information after several incidents of criminal damage in Bowness overnight.
View ArticleFurness MP Signs Nice Attack Condolence Book
Furness MP John Woodcock - who avoided the terror attack in Nice by a matter of minutes on Thursday night, has signed a book of condolence that was opened for victims, on behalf of his constituents.
View ArticleStaveley Youths To Hold Car Wash Fundraiser
Young people in Staveley have organised a car wash today (Sunday), to help raise funds for goalposts and nets for their village playing field.
View ArticleSchool Nurse Text Service To Continue Throughout Summer
A text service that gives health advice to schoolchildren in Cumbria will run throughout the summer holidays.
View ArticleWindermere Bike Boat Ready To Enter Service
The Lake District's only 'Bike Boat' is ready for the summer.
View ArticleMeeting To Review Appleby Horse Fair Planning
Local people are being invited to discuss how this year’s Appleby Horse Fair went.
View ArticleWork Starts To Remove Gravel From River Kent
The Environment Agency's starting work today, to remove gravel from the River Kent in Kendal alongside New Road.
View ArticleThunderstorms Forecast Later This Week
There's a weather warning about thunderstorms across the northwest later this week.
View ArticleRepairman Rescued After Falling Into River
A man who was repairing a stretch of flood-damaged wall along the River Mint had to be rescued yesterday, after falling in.
View ArticleVolunteers Wanted For New Dementia Service In Cumbria
A local charity is seeking volunteers for a new service to help people with dementia to keep doing the things they love.
View ArticleCash Injection Needed To Keep Class Sizes Down
The government must provide Cumbria’s schools with more cash to keep class sizes down, a local MP says.
View ArticleMPs Vote In Favour Of Trident Renewal
MPs have voted 'yes' to renew the UK's nuclear-armed submarines following a long debate in parliament - news that's been welcomed by BAE bosses in Barrow.
View ArticleMore 4G Coverage For EE Customers In South Lakes
EE has switched on more 4G coverage in the South Lakes.
View ArticleSouth Lakes Residents Owe Over £2.5m In Unpaid Council Tax
Newly-released official figures have revealed that residents in South Lakeland owe a total of £2.6 million in unpaid Council Tax.
View ArticleGo Herdwick Hunters Set Eco Challenge
Go Herdwick sheep hunters have been set an eco-challenge for the summer holidays.
View ArticleSLDC's Spent £3.5m On Flood Recovery So Far
SLDC has spent more than three-and-half-million pounds helping with the recovery from December's floods.
View ArticleUHMBT Adds Voice To Heatwave Health Risks Warning
People across South Cumbria and North Lancashire are being urged to look after each other in the hot weather, with temperatures forecast to possibly reach almost 30 degrees celsius by mid-afternoon...
View ArticleRain Warning In Force From 5pm Today
A yellow weather warning for rain is coming into force across Cumbria and Lancashire today (Tuesday).
View ArticleMan Rushed To Hospital After Collision At Newby Bridge
A man has been taken to hospital, after a collision involving two vehicles on the A590 at Newby Bridge this morning.
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