Kendal's Mayor And MP Mark World Kidney Day
The Mayor of Kendal's using World Kidney Day to encourage people to become organ donors. Chris Hogg recently gave a kidney to his wife. Kidney disease affects 3 million people in the UK. South Lakes...
View ArticleMan Rescued From Helvellyn Summit
A man described as "frozen but alive" was rescued from the summit of Helvellyn last night. Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team used ice axes and crampons to get to him during a five hour...
View ArticleTrust Has 'Good' Levels Of Openness And Transparency
Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been assessed as ‘GOOD’ in a new league table published by NHS Improvement today. The publication of the first league table is being announced by the...
View ArticleGlenridding Locals Need Donations For Planting Weekend
After a winter of relentless storms, flooding and landslips the people of Glenridding are trying to bring a bit of colour back to the village before the Easter Holidays start. After begging local...
View ArticleEmergency Services To Be Awarded For Flood Work
Personnel from Cumbria's Fire & Rescue Service will be awarded for their outstanding work during the floods next week. They're being presented by the Chief Fire Officer at their HQ in Penrith on...
View ArticleKeswick's Booths Store To Re-Open This Month
Booths supermarket in Keswick - which was devastated by December’s flooding, will reopen on March the 21st. It's just in time for the Easter holidays, which marks the start of the local tourist...
View ArticleBay Cycle Way Highly Commended At VisitEngland Awards
The Bay Cycle Way has been Highly Commended in the Tourism Experience of the Year category at the annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The 27th annual awards ceremony was held last night at...
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Police Appeal For Man Who Attacked Train Security Officer In South Cumbria
Police are appealing for information, after a security officer was assaulted and bitten as he tried to break up a fight on a train between Grange and Arnside stations. The incident occurred on...
View ArticleHunt: UHMBT 'Over-Reliant' On Agency Staff
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says an over-reliance on agency staff may be undermining safety at our local hospitals. Mr Hunt singled out UHMBT staff for praise in the House of Commons yesterday, while...
View ArticleOpening Date Confirmed For Pooley Bridge
Cumbria County Council has confirmed that the temporary bridge at Pooley Bridge will open to traffic on Sunday the 20th of March - one week ahead of schedule. The opening will be marked with a...
View ArticleFlood Alert Issued For Coastline
A flood alert has been issued for the coast at North Morecambe Bay for Friday (11th March). People are warned to stay away from the coast, with the tide forecast to peak between 11:45 and 13.45. The...
View ArticleSedbergh Business To Return After Four Years Away
A health club in Sedbergh is set to re-open after four years’ closure. The People’s Gym and Fitness Centre will re-open on the 20th of March. An agreement to build new facilities - in a purpose-built...
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More Help Launched As Charity Reveals Storm Fears
A South Lakeland Charity says the term "Once in a hundred-year storm" should be changed to "Once in a decade storm". Age UK South Lakeland has made the comment ahead of a series of new help and advice...
View ArticleM6 Crash Rescuer Identified
The man who pulled a truck driver and his dog from his cab following Monday's big crash on the M6 has been found. 50-year old Dave Dann and his canine companion Peanut were rescued following the...
View ArticleCouncil Confirms A591 Should Reopen In Late May
The A591 won't be reopening any earlier than planned. The key route's been shut between Keswick and Grasmere since the carriageway collapsed during the floods in early December. Cumbria County...
View ArticleAnother Man Rescued After Helvellyn Fall
A man was "extremely lucky" to survive a fall from Helvellyn yesterday, according to rescuers. The Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team had their second callout to the peak within 24 hours. The man had...
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Charity Sets Up Shop At Asda Kendal To Help Administer Flood Resilience Grants
A national charity has set up shop in Kendal, to help local businesses apply for free flood resilience grants. The Business Emergency Resilience Group - which is part of the charity 'Business in the...
View Article£10m Flood Defence Works Announced To Mark 100 Days Since Storm Desmond Hit...
This Sunday marks 100 days since the floods caused by Storm Desmond. The Environment Agency's using the landmark to outline another £10m worth of repairs for Cumbria. It says it's inspected more than...
View ArticleLib Dems Secure Local By-Election Victories
The Liberal Democrats have secured victories in the County Council and Town Council by-elections in Kendal Strickland and Fell. In the Kendal Strickland and Fell County Council seat, Peter Thornton...
View ArticleThe Voice UK Producers Scout For Kendal Talent
Talent scouts for the forthcoming series of The Voice UK visited Kendal College yesterday (Thursday) to hold exclusive auditions for current and past students and staff. Held at The Venue - a purpose...
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