News for Eden in the Lake District: Appleby, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Orton, Penrith, Shap, Tebay

Kirkby Stephen Parish Church to install CCTV to stop vandals

9:38am Wednesday 25th January 2012

A CHURCH at the centre of a vandalism mystery is to be fitted with CCTV in a bid to catch criminals who have torn up prayer books and cycled inside the building.

TV series to highlight Cumbria's historical assets

10:20pm Tuesday 24th January 2012

A NEW TV series is to shine a spotlight on local heroes fighting to preserve some of the region’s finest historical assets.

Eden school wins high praise

4:43pm Monday 23rd January 2012

AN EDEN independent school has won top praise from inspectors.

Kirkby Stephen pupils protest over plans to close recycling centre

4:30pm Wednesday 18th January 2012

PROTESTERS campaigning to save a recycling centre from closure at Kirkby Stephen are urging residents to fight against the council proposals.

Battle to save Cumbrian crayfish

12:10pm Wednesday 11th January 2012

A MAJOR bid has been launched to protect two of the few remaining strongholds left for an endangered native species.

Eden man awarded a CBE

2:35pm Wednesday 4th January 2012

An Eden man has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2012 New Years Honours List.

Tax increase for Appleby residents

9:20am Wednesday 4th January 2012

APPLEBY Town Council has increased its council tax precept for 2012-13.

Broadband set Eden village of Kaber free

5:00pm Thursday 29th December 2011

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New veterinary practice opens in Appleby

2:10pm Wednesday 28th December 2011

A NEW three-woman veterinary practice has been formed in Eden to specialise in treating large animals.

Kirkby Stephen brass band planned belated celebration

5:00pm Sunday 25th December 2011

MEMBERS of a historic town band who accidentally missed a landmark anniversary will be treating 2012 as their year of celebration.

Cumbria couple have fostered 54 children

1:00pm Thursday 22nd December 2011

PATIENCE and being a good listener are the key to being a successful foster carer, according to a couple who have looked after 54 children over the past 30 years.

Cumbria police stations face axe

8:40pm Wednesday 21st December 2011

MANY police stations across Cumbria are to close as the constabulary looks to plug a £20 million black hole in its finances.

Accident on M6 between Shap and Tebay

11:15am Monday 12th December 2011

One lane of the M6 has been closed southbound following an accident.

Road closures in Cumbria

12:33pm Friday 9th December 2011

MOTORISTS concerned about the road closures in Cumbria can find out the latest news here.

Drivers warned over icy conditions in Cumbria this morning

9:07am Friday 9th December 2011

Drivers are being urged to take care in potentially icy conditions in Cumbria this morning.