Police Confirm Identity Of Body Found In Kendal
Cumbria Police have identified the body of a female which was found at Helsington, Kendal, as missing woman Joanna Dennett. The discovery was made by a member of the public on Friday afternoon. Joanna...
View ArticleTributes Paid To Late Kendal Councillor
Tributes are being paid to Cumbria County Councillor John McCreesh, who died at the weekend. The Lib Dem councillor represented Kendal Strickland and Fell. In reaction to the news that Cllr John...
View ArticleDeadline Looms For County Council Cuts Consultation
There's only a few days left for people to take part in the public consultation on significant cuts to the budget at Cumbria County Council. Leaders says they're aware people have been dealing with...
View ArticleLDNPA Chief Exec' Awarded Doctorate
The Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park, Richard Leafe, has received a Doctor of Letters honorary degree from the University of Sheffield. It's in recognition of his significant...
View ArticleFresh Yellow Warning For Ice Issued For Cumbria
The Met Office has issued a fresh Yellow weather warning for ice in Cumbria. It will come into effect from 4pm this afternoon (Monday) and remain in place until 11am tomorrow (Tuesday). The Chief...
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Dredging Work Begins On River Kent In Kendal
Work has started on dredging part of the River Kent in Kendal. The Environment Agency says it's to lower the chances of further flooding. It involves removing gravel from key locations where surveys...
View ArticleSainsbury's Recall Some Bread Lines After Metal Scare
Sainsbury's stores - both local and national, are recalling their own brand of Wholemeal Bread Medium Sliced and Thick Sliced because they may contain small pieces of metal. The Food Standards Agency...
View ArticleInquest Opens Into Wedding Fireworks Deaths
An inquest has opened into two deaths during a fireworks explosion at a wedding in the Lake District last August. Organiser Andrew Coates, 41, and his 46-year-old assistant Polly Connor were preparing...
View ArticleCumbria's Big Sleep Set To Return
The Cumbria Community Foundation's 'Big Sleep' event takes place in less than two weeks. The fundraising event sees local people 'sleep-rough' outdoors, to raise money to keep elderly local residents...
View ArticleBacklash Against Proposed Keswick Parking Changes
Keswick's Theatre by the Lake is leading the backlash against plans to increase parking charges in the town. Working alongside the Keswick Retailers Association and Lake District Hotels, they're put...
View ArticleCumbria's Grand Day Out Raises £20k For Flood Victims
Cumbria's 'Grand Day Out' raised £20,000 to help those affected by last month's flooding. Hundreds of people took part in specially arranged outdoor challenges across the county at the weekend -...
View ArticleKendal Mountain Rescue Team Called To Incident At Hampsfield
The Kendal Mountain Rescue Team were called in by Cumbria Police to help a lady who had slipped at Hampsfield. A lady had slipped near Hampsfield farm and was unable to weight bear on her ankle at...
View ArticleSLDC To Collect Sandbags From This Week
Sandbags handed out by SLDC to residents of flood-affected areas of Kendal are being collected and returned to local depots this week. The council will start to remove used sandbags as part of the...
View ArticleHelp The North Gig Planned For Jan' 31st
A special event by the team behind the Help The North charity single is being held later this month. The show at the Lancaster Grand theatre will feature all artists that performed on the song, 'It...
View ArticleBarrow Toddler Poppi Was Sexually Assaulted By Her Father, Rules Judge
A family court judge in Liverpool has ruled a 13-month-old was sexually assaulted by her father shortly before her sudden death. Poppi Worthington was pronounced dead in hospital after being found...
View ArticleCumbria Police Responds To Poppi Worthington Judgment
Cumbria Constabulary has responded to publication of the January 2016 Family Court judgement in respect of the death of Poppi Worthington. Cumbria Constabulary spokesperson said: “The Constabulary...
View ArticleMobile Floods Drop-In Trailer Visits Victims
The Environment Agency's in Kendal today and tomorrow asking locals about the extent of the damage caused by last month's floods; and what could be done to stop it happening again. A mobile trailer...
View ArticleNew Figures Highlight Success Of Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal Mountain Festival, the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK, attracted 14,000 visitors and generated £2m in visitor spend in and around Kendal, according to newly released...
View ArticleCumbria Police Appeal After Dehumidifiers Stolen From Flood Affected Properties
Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses and information after three recent burglaries where dehumidifiers were stolen from flood affected premises, and one attempted burglary from a flood affected...
View ArticleDiesel Thefts At Kendal Industrial Estate
There's a witness appeal after a series of diesel and car battery thefts on Kendal's Shap Road Industrial Estate. Cumbria Police say they happened between 7pm and 10pm on Sunday night.
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