Fire Crews Tackle Allerdale Blaze Overnight
Fire crews were called to a building fire in Allerdale overnight. Five fire engines arrived in Newlands Fell, on the Braithwaite to Buttermere Road just after 1-30 this morning - and didn't leave the...
View ArticleFormer Kendal Solicitor Jailed For Fraud
A former Kendal Solicitor has today been jailed for five years for fraud offences. 43 year old Stephen John Ellis - formerly of Howgills at Sedbergh and now of Norley, in Cheshire, was sentenced at...
View ArticleFuel Leak Tackled After Flookburgh Crash
A road at Flookburgh had to be cordoned off last night, after fuel leaked across the surface from a crashed car. Firefighters were called to a Station Road just after 6pm, where one car was found to...
View ArticleStoryteller Taffy Visits Cumbrian Libraries
One of the UK's best-known storytellers is coming to Kendal library to entertain both the young and old today. Taffy Thomas is on a tour around Cumbria, with Christmas stories. Tickets have to be...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed To Help Prevent Child Abuse
The NSPCC is making a plea to people across Cumbria to help protect a generation of children from abuse by volunteering for its Schools Service. The service delivers assemblies and classroom workshops...
View ArticleKendal Community Theatre Gets £26k Grant
Kendal Community Theatre says Christmas has come early after it was awarded £26,000 in funding. The Arts Council money will be used to support the Kendal Yarns Festival of New Plays next summer. The...
View ArticleNew Consultation Begins On South Lakes Homes Plans
Work is continuing on South Lakeland’s plans to meet its needs for new homes and jobs. An 'Issues and Options' consultation on eight development briefs will start today, and will run until the 29th of...
View ArticleKendal Town Chairman Haydon Munslow Resigns
Kendal Town Chairman Haydon Munslow has resigned. The club posted a statement on it's Facebook page earlier today. Mr. Munslow's been with the Mintcakes for six years. The departure comes after the...
View ArticleStormy Weather Prompts Severe Weather Warnings
More stormy weather is hitting the local area this weekend - prompting a warning from forecasters and local police. The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for wind, with storm force gales along...
View ArticleMountain Rescue Teams Locate Man At "Serious Risk"
A man who was rescued from the Lake District fells by after getting lost in the dark this week, was close to being "seriously at risk", according to the teams that found him. The Langdale &...
View ArticleA590 To Shut Tonight Near Grange-over-Sands
The A590 is due to shut tonight near Grange-over-Sands. Safety barriers are being installed around Lindale Hill. The road will shut both ways between Newby Bridge and Meathop roundabout between 8pm...
View ArticleRain Affects Ulverston Food Festival
Organisers of the weekend's Taste Cumbria Christmas festival in Ulverston say traders wont set up until tomorrow (Sunday), when the weather's due to be better. Persistent rain is forecast to last all...
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Severe Flooding: Warnings Issued As Storm Desmond Hits
Cumbria Police says people should avoid driving into or around Kendal, due to flooding caused by Storm Desmond. .highlight { FONT-SIZE: medium; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: #ff0000 }...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Parts Of Keswick Evacuated
Parts of Keswick are being evacuated due to a severe flood warning. That's the highest level of alert from the Environment Agency, meaning there's a danger to life. Up to 20cm of rain is expected to...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Police Issue Kendal Advice
Cumbria Police has confirmed that Kendal now has two reception centres open for members of the public to access for advice, safety and shelter from flooding. A statement read: "The reception shelters...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Power Cuts Could Affect More Homes
Electricity North West says the weather has left homes across the area without power this evening - with more at risk. Homes in Keswick, Kendal and Grasmere are affected by the severe floods. Some...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Drivers Asked To Pass Properties Considerately
Drivers are being asked to drive considerately in areas affected by flooding tonight - not only to protect themselves, but to protect nearby properties from further damage. Concern's been raised by...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Health Bosses Issue Urgent Appeals
An urgent appeal's been issued by Cumbria Health on Call, for any Doctors to help tonight, as emergency services are stretched. Health services are under extra pressure this evening as the county...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Cash Help Appeal Launched
The Cumbria Community Foundation has launched an appeal to help people across the county affected by today’s devastating floods. It has kicked off its £1m appeal with a donation of £50,000 from its...
View ArticleSevere Flooding: Cumbria Weather Declared "Major Incident"
Towns and villages all over Cumbria have been severely affected by flooding, with homes evacuated, and many roads impassable. The Environment Agency has severe flood warnings in place - which means...
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