Beck Island is a three-storey property suitable as a family residence or holiday home - but if you’re searching for a business proposition then it would certainly be worth a look. Thanks to its location in the perennially popular and picturesque
THE A6 to Kendal will be closed this evening. The section of the road between Junction 39 of the M6 and Kendal will close from 6pm while work to restore water supply to the area is ongoing. Due to the amount of machinery and heavy goods vehicle
Reporter Tommy Greene looks back on the changes 2019 brought for NHS Whistleblower Sue Allison ALTHOUGH it was not without its low moments, 2019 was the year the scales began to tip in NHS whistleblower Sue Allison’s favour. Her case prompted
THE BREWERY arts centre will play host to upcoming Blues Band. Performing on Friday 14 February at 7pm, this acknowledged and talented band will bring the finest blues music to the Kendal theatre. Tickets are £27 at www.breweryarts.co.uk.
A WOMAN who was left ‘embarrassed’ after reportedly being turned away from a Kendal charity shop for having her four-legged friend in tow is putting together a list of dog-friendly businesses in the town. Pandy Grenville-Evans, of Kendal, said her
WHEN Shap Local History Society gathered in Shap Memorial Hall for the first meeting of the year, their speaker was vice chairman Jean Scott-Smith, who took as her subject 'Our Viking Heritage in Cumbria'. Beginning with the word Viking, Jean explained
Businesses affected by flooding brought about by Storm Ciara are being offered support. Cumbria Business Growth Hub has drawn up a business survival toolkit and a business continuity checklist, which can be downloaded from its website. It also
A brewery has set its sights on some of the biggest players in the hospitality industry. The bosses behind Stringers in Ulverston say they will use 2020 to try and sell their products via the likes of Wetherspoons and Greene King pubs. The declaration
POLICE are investigating a fail to stop accident that occurred at 8pm on Friday February 7 2020 on the B6254 in Middleshaw. A white car collided with a Citroen DS4 causing damage and failing to stop. Call police on 101.
AN investigation has been launched after a business was burgled. Police are appealing for information after a commercial property Allithwaite was burgled between Monday February 10 and Tuesday February 11. Power tools and garden machinery were
DETECTIVES are investigating after quad bike was stolen near Milnthorpe. Officers said the quad bike, which was stolen from Hale, had been recovered. They are searching for people who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area. The incident
Police are investigating a fail to stop road traffic collision. The incident occurred between 7.30pm and 10.30pm Tuesday in the area of St Lawrence’s Church, Appleby. A grey Peugeot was damaged by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.
A MISSING person from Coniston has been located in Scotland. The man was believed to have travelled to Scotland, specifically the Loch Lomond area, around the time he disappeared. Fraser Kay, 42, reportedly went missing on Monday. He was confirmed
United Utilities has now set up a hotline for farmers affected by the water supply issues in the Eden area. A United Utilities water main pipe at Selside near Kendal was damaged during Storm Ciara. Teams have been battling adverse weather conditions
A lead Cumbrian business organisation is demanding the Government take action to help the county's employers find staff. Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Government to use the Budget on March 11 to address skills shortages. The latest
CONCERNS over the "poor state" of cherry trees at Meadow Bank in Beetham were raised by Cllr Steve Yates at Beetham Parish Council. Cumbria county councillor Pete McSweeney said he would contact South Lakes Housing. Meanwhile, the Carr Bank Road
The cost of using water is set to fall. United Utilities is cutting water bills by more than five per cent from April. The average yearly household water bill will drop by £23 from £443 in 2019/20 to £420 in 2020/21. Customer service director
Rob Ingham, team leader of Coniston Mountain Rescue Team, knows that venturing out on to the fells, particularly in the winter months, should never be underestimated What may seem a nice (or even not so nice) day in the valley can quickly become
TWO unitary councils under an elected mayor of Cumbria has emerged as the new frontrunner for Cumbria in a county-wide overhaul of local government. The model appears to be the preferred option in any future devolution deal following a crunch leaders
PLANS to build a climbing wall in Ulverston have been given the seal of approval. Climbing enthusiast and instructor Joe Holden, who was a lawyer before he switched careers, submitted a planning application to South Lakeland District Council to
Ulverston's main town hall, which holds more than 500 people, sold out completely for an eco-talk delivered by Professor Mike Berners-Lee. The author of 'There Is No Planet B' spoke about food production, consumption habits, travel, transport and
By historian Roger Bingham of Ackenthwaite: WESTMORLAND'S county town of Appleby was also the setting for the assize courts and the county gaol. Kendal had its house of correction and lesser places like Milnthorpe had village lock-ups. Even
PEOPLE of different faiths in Kendal came together to celebrate their "common values" during World Interfaith Harmony Week 2020. The events included a gathering at the Mayor's Parlour in Kendal Town Hall. The mayor, Cllr Alvin Finch, invited guests
Storm Dennis is set to batter Cumbria this weekend bringing very strong wind and rain. A Met Office weather warning has been updated to include a warning for wind. Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place for the whole weekend.
This video shows the terrifying moment volunteers from the RNLI headed out into the heart of a storm. Brave men and women based at Weymouth's lifeboat station were sent out into the wind and rain during Storm Ciara. They posted this video on
KENDAL'S Beales store department store has been spared from closure. The company's administrator KPMG this week announced it would close 12 of the stores after efforts to sell all 23 failed. The 139-year-old business collapsed into administration
Water supply is expected to take another couple of days until it is restored, with properties expected to see more disruptions today. United Utilities have worked hard through the night to continue repairing the water main pipe at Selside, Kendal
A MAN from south Cumbria has been reported missing and police are appealing to anyone with any information about his whereabouts. Fraser Kay, 42, was last seen on Monday night (10 Feb) and officers are concerned for his welfare. Officers believe
Travellers in Cumbria along the M6 have been warned to plan ahead after storm damage put one of the county's service stations out of action. The Burton-in-Kendal services is unable to provide fuel after storm damage was sustained this week.
Travellers in Cumbria along the M6 have been warned to plan ahead after storm damage put one of the county's service stations out of action. The Burton-in-Kendal services is unable to provide fuel after storm damage was sustained this week. Lying
A number of flood warnings and alerts still remain in place by the Environment Agency. The updated flood warning list is as follows: Keswick campsite For flood alerts, the list is as follows: Coast at Barrow in Furness Coast at
HOLYHEAD Coastguard tasked BSAR to assist in the rescue of two people trapped in their vehicles at Sandside Near Milnthorpe yesterday. On arrival, Arnside and Morcambe Coastguard had extracted the two people from their vehicles and got them to
Snow and high tides are causing travel disruption today. Here's a list of the roads we know are affected: A6 Shap - A6 Shap Road closed due to snow between B6261 (Shap) and Mealbank (Skelsmergh). Meathop Road - Flooding and Impassable on
CUMBRIA Tourism has seen a marked increase in visitors looking for sustainable travel options and holiday experiences. This motivation is particularly strong in the younger ‘millennial’ visitor demographic but is a growing trend for all visitors
SOUTH Lakes MP accused the Government of failing to close tax loopholes. Tim Farron said the Government has been ‘twiddling their thumbs’ while homeowners pretend to be small businesses to avoid paying council tax. This comes a year since the
MORE than 500 people braved the driving wind and rain at Grasmere to protest against what they see as the ‘commercialisation’ of the Lake District. The event organised by the ‘Houseboats Off Grasmere’ campaign, was originally set up to protest against
LEVENS Good Neighbours is a friendly group of volunteers offering confidential help and support to everyone in Levens. Assistance is offered with local lifts, prescription collection, shopping, handyman/gardening support, emergency child and pet
LOCAL artists are invited to enter paintings in the art exhibition to be held in the village hall on March 14 and 15. Full details of how to enter can be found at natlandnews.blogspot.com, or by calling 01539 731727. The closing date for receipt
ON NEW Years Day about 70 walkers enjoyed walking up to the shooting lodge from Keasden Head Farm. Generous hospitality and a very warm welcome were provided by Marco Compagnoni, Rob Garnett and Sheila Mason and family. The walkers took up a collection
