Two A590 Projects Due To Begin This Month
Highways England says two major projects will soon begin on main routes in South Cumbria. Work to improve driving conditions along a section of the westbound side of the A590 at Brettargh Holt will...
View ArticleKendal Man Pleads Guilty To GBH Charge
A Kendal man will be sentenced later this month, after admitting a vicious late night assault on another man. 34 year old Ben Simmonite appeared at Carlisle Crown Court today (Monday), where he...
View ArticleWe Need Mental Health Action - Not Words, MP Says
South Lakes MP Tim Farron says there are too many words and not enough action to tackle mental health issues. The Lib Dem Leader has joined a campaign to improve services, which is also backed by high...
View ArticleLung Cancer Named As Biggest Local Cancer Killer
Lung Cancer has been named by the Morecambe Bay NHS Trust as the biggest cause of local cancer deaths. They're reminding local people about a talk being held by the UHMBT, where they can find out more...
View ArticleThousands Of Locals On Less Than Living Wage
More than 53,000 people across Cumbria are paid less than the Living Wage. According to new research by Markit for KPMG, 27% of people across the county are losing out. It's set at £7.85 per hour...
View ArticleMan Rescued From Castle How After Hurting Leg
A man needed rescuing from Castle How near Grasmere yesterday afternoon. The 55-year old had suffered a leg injury whilst out fellwalking. Volunteers from the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue...
View ArticleCumbria County Council Launches Flu Vaccination Drive
Cumbria County Council's begun its flu vaccination programme for this winter. Children aged 2 to 4 years old and youngsters in school years 1 and 2 are eligible for the nasal spray. 'At risk' adults...
View ArticleFarron Attacks Tory Right-To-Buy Plans
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron's hit out again at Conservative plans to expand Right-to-Buy. The South Lakes MP says selling off more social housing will leave families across Cumbria struggling to get a...
View ArticlePCC's Threaten Legal Action Over Police Cuts
Cumbria and Lancashire's police and crime commissioners are amongst seven PCC's who have threatened the Government with legal action over further police funding cuts. According to reports - they've...
View ArticleResidents Invited To Comment On Cumbria's Health Strategy
Local people are being invited to have their say on Cumbria's new Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Cumbria County Council aims to reduce the inequalities in the levels of health and wellbeing across the...
View ArticleMan Facing Jail Term For Kendal Calling Drugs Offences
A young man's facing jail for drugs offences committed at Kendal Calling. Joel Basnett admitted conspiracy to supply ecstasy, cannabis and ketamine. The 19-year old committed the crimes at the music...
View ArticleFracking Still A Threat To Beauty Spots, Claim Campaigners
Friends of the Earth say fracking could still be allowed on water sources, National Parks and other beauty spots in the Northwest. The environmental campaigners have sought legal advice on government...
View ArticleProperty Developer Eyes Up Site For Nuclear Workers
A multi-millionaire property developer wants to create a huge complex in west Cumbria to house the thousands of workers who will be needed for a new nuclear power station. Brian Scowcroft has recently...
View ArticleKendal Event To Encourage International Links
A free event in Kendal next week will seek to encourage trade links between the North West and the Asia-Pacific region. The ‘Spotlight on Asia Pacific’ event will take place on Monday, November 9 at...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Catalytic Converter Thefts In Kendal
Police are investigating the theft of seven catalytic converters from across Kendal. The converters were all taken from Mercedes Sprinter vans between 31st October and 2nd November. They were stolen...
View ArticleHalloween As Busy As New Year, Ambulance Service Says
The North West Ambulance Service says the number of 999 calls soared over the Halloween weekend - making it just as busy as New Year's Eve. There was an increase of 13% this year compared to last...
View ArticleCumbria Police Launch New Service Awareness Campaign
Cumbria Police have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the different policing services available. They're trying to raise awareness of how local people can get the response or information...
View ArticleCar Knocked Off A591 During Overtake
Police are appealing for information after a car was forced off the road during an overtaking manoeuvre between Kendal and Windermere. It happened at 7.30 yesterday morning (Monday), when what's...
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Gritter Driver Speaks About "Scary" Hard Shoulder Overtakes
A new winter road safety campaign has been launched across the North West, warning drivers they could be putting their lives at risk if they use the hard shoulder to undertake gritters to avoid being...
View ArticleMore Residents Urged To Sign Up For Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency is urging residents and businesses in Penrith to sign up to a flood warning service. The agency says only a low number of people in the town have signed up to their Floodline...
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