Lake District Rescues At Park Fell And Blencathra
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team went to help a woman who'd seriously injured her leg whilst out walking on Park Fell earlier this week. She slipped on a bridleway at the north end of Tarn Hows, towards...
View ArticleFarron Demands Quick Work On Kendal's Victoria Bridge
The South Lakes MP is demanding the government gets Victoria Bridge in Kendal fully reopened as soon as possible. It was partially shut last night due to structural concerns caused by fast-flowing...
View ArticleOvernight A590 Closures To Begin On Monday
Overnight closures of the westbound A590 at Brettargh Holt will resume on Monday. The westbound stretch between Brettargh Holt roundabout and the exit slip road for the A6 will shut between 8pm and...
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MPs Told Of 'Catastrophic' Floods
Cumbria's floods were “catastrophic” for the county, MPs have been told. The devastating weather hit homeowners, businesses and farmers hard and may cause mental health problems. The comments were...
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Fishing Memories Wanted From Morecambe Bay
A search is underway for volunteers to help with a project to collect fishing memories from across Morecambe Bay. The Morecambe Bay Partnership is looking for veteran fishermen and women from Cumbria...
View ArticleSouth Lakes Man Jailed For Child Sex Offences
A South Lakes man has been jailed for two child sex offences. Joseph Batty admitted two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity in September 2014. His victim was based...
View ArticlePolice: A591 Safety Barriers Shouldn't Be Ignored
Police are slamming members of the public who're ignoring road closure signs on the A591 near Thirlmere and the western shore road, following several incidents yesterday. The force says people on foot...
View ArticlePolice Still Searching For Kendal Man Wanted On Recall To Prison
Cumbria Police are still keen to speak with Kendal man Colin Eaves who is wanted on recall to prison. It is believed that Eaves is in South Lakes area. Police would like to speak to anyone who has...
View ArticleKendal Tax To Rise To Help Flood Recovery
Kendal Town Council has voted in favour of a £3 rise in the local element of the annual Band-D council tax for the town's residents - to help the recovery effort after last month's floods. At the...
View ArticleBackbarrow Open For Business, Despite Bridge Closure
Concern's rising among small business managers in Backbarrow, after the recent flooding cut off a key route into the village. Staff at the Levens Valley Store say they've seen a big downturn in trade...
View Article132 Beds "Blocked" In Cumbrian Hospitals
Up to 132 people are stuck in hospital beds in Cumbria, despite being well enough to be discharged. Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron puts the "bed blocking" crisis down to cuts in social services....
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Dalton Zoo To Remain Open During Negotiations With Council
There's been yet another twist in the Dalton Zoo saga. The management team at the South Lakes Safari zoo has now revealed the attraction will stay open - and not close this month. The attraction made...
View ArticleWindermere Residents Urged To Be Vigilant
Police are reminding people in Windermere to be vigilant after a break-in this week. Two males were spotted breaking into a shed behind a residential property on Birch Street. The pair made off after...
View ArticleKendal Pedestrian Clipped By Car In Near-Miss
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian suffered a near-miss in Kendal town centre. It happened at 5pm on Thursday, when a woman was clipped by a small red car being driven by a woman as...
View ArticleKendal Woman Left Shaken After Early-Hours Assault
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted by a man outside a Kendal pub. It happened opposite The Fleece on Highgate at 3.30 on Thursday morning. The victim - who was waiting...
View ArticleMet Office: Colder Weather On The Way
After the recent record breaking spell of wet, mild weather, The Met Office is expecting "a marked change" next week with frost, ice and snow for some places. A statement from The Met Office reads:...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Grange Criminal Damage
£2,000 worth of damage has been caused to a parked vehicle in Grange. Police are investigating after the silver Range Rover was found damaged on Allithwaite Road. It happened sometime between Thursday...
View ArticleFarron Petitions Government For More Flood Help
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is sending out 40,000 petitions across his constituency, to ask local people for their help with his flood cash campaign. He's urging the government to apply for EU funds...
View ArticleDrop-In Sessions Planned To Tackle Future Flooding
A series of meetings are being planned across the Lake District, to better prepare local towns and villages for future flooding emergencies. The Environment Agency says drop-in sessions are being...
View ArticleLocal Yellow Warning For Rain In Place
UPDATE (11.55am): A yellow weather warning for rain in place this weekend has been updated by the Met Office. It had previously been in place between 5pm today and 11.45pm tomorrow (Sunday) for all of...
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