A CHILDREN'S charity has announced it's shutting up shop because of the Coronavirus. Brathay, which is registered at Brathay Hall, Ambleside, works with families, children and young people to improve life chances by getting them to engage in their
Here’s an impressive property in a superb location and with three acres of grounds that include a swimming pool and pool house. Braithwaite was built in the 1930s and is located in a quiet country lane in the village of Crook, between Windermere
Here’s an impressive property in a superb location and with three acres of grounds that include a swimming pool and pool house. Braithwaite was built in the 1930s and is located in a quiet country lane in the village of Crook, between Windermere
Businesses with spare personal protective equipment are being asked to donate it to health and care workers during the coronavirus crisis. Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership's business and economic response and recovery group has made the appeal
MUMS-to-be will no longer be able to give birth at Helme Chase in Kendal. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has temporarily stepped down its home birthing service across Barrow, Lancaster and Kendal to ensure
POLICE are investigating £140-worth of criminal damage to a vehicle that occurred at around 12pm on March 24. Two tyres on a black Vauxhall Corsa were damaged in the incident which took place along Droomer Drive, Windermere. Anyone with relevant
KENDAL College has moved to reassure students fearing they will miss out as a result of exam disruption brought on by the escalation of coronavirus. The further education centre has announced it will offer places to students impacted by exam cancellations
GRANGE Probus has suspended its programme of meetings until further notice. IT is intended to continue to hold the Cartmel Health Walks on Tuesdays at 11:00 at the Cartmel Racecourse grandstand and the Grange Health Walks on Thursdays at 11:00 at
CORONAVIRUS has forced the cancellation of all planned events for the foreseeable future. Allan Bank and the Wordsworth Trust are closed, as are all bars, cafes and restaurants. The co-op remains open and will deliver to vulnerable residents
A major south Cumbrian employer says it is continuing its manufacturing operations for now, despite the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. James Cropper Plc makes luxury papers and packaging, while its Technical Fibre Products arm produces highly
Thirty Stagecoach employees are celebrating after clocking up 811 years of service between them. They were recognised at a long service awards ceremony at the Low Wood Bay Hotel, in Windermere, earlier this month. They include bus drivers, instructors
LEVENS Good Neighbours would like to help anyone affected by the Coronavirus or those who have chosen to self-isolate. Volunteers are offering to pick up shopping from Levens Village Shop, take mail to the post-box, collect prescriptions or library
A message from the CEO of Pets at Home Dear Customers, I am sure, like many, you were glued to the briefing by our Prime Minister last night. He made it clear that the best way we can support the NHS is to follow his instructions and stay at
CUMBRIA Police would like to remind the public that they are still here to support anybody that is a victim of domestic abuse or anyone who is concerned about someone who may be a victim. With the country on lockdown, families and couples are spending
A NUMBER of council-run services have closed as part of the coronavirus lockdown. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) closed front counter services at South Lakeland House in Kendal and the town hall on Tuesday. The council also announced
WINDERMERE Car Ferry services will be suspended from 2pm today (Wednesday, March, 25) until further notice. This is due to a shortage of staff who operate The Mallard. Cumbria County Council have said that the health and safety of ferry staff
A HIKER was rescued after injuring himself while descending from a Lake District fell on Sunday. He had walked over Walla Crag, to the east of Derwentwater, and was coming down when he got into difficulty. A spokesman for Keswick Mountain Rescue
Country Harvest has decided to temporarily close due to coronavirus safety concerns. The Food Hall on the A65 near Ingleton had previously set up a takeaway and delivery service. “We have been inundated with customers, many not observing social
RESCUERS were called out after a fell runner twisted his knee on Snarker Pike near Rydal. The man, who had slipped on damp ground, was coronavirus-risk assessed, treated by team members and evacuated after the incident at around 11.30am on Saturday
Car parks operated by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) are to be made free of charge to ensure key workers and volunteers involved in the Coronavirus response can access parking and to minimise the risk of virus transmission. All the council
A computer design specialist is putting his experience working with video games to use for firms in Cumbria. Patrick Deterville began his business Northern CGI in August after studying video game design at the University of Cumbria in Carlisle.
FREEZERS have been one of the most highly-valued items on panic-buyers’ shopping lists in recent weeks. According to one South Lakes business owner, orders shot up and stocks were depleted. Tom Harvey, owner of the Milnthorpe kitchen appliance
Prince Charles has been diagnosed with coronavirus. A statement from Clarence House confirmed this morning that Prince Charles has tested positive for the virus. "He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has
TEMPORARY traffic lights are in place on the A590. Highways England is carrying out gully repairs at Newby Bridge by the junction leading to the Swan Hotel. A spokesman confirmed the three-way lights will be in place until 3pm tomorrow.
9:04pm None of the newly-reported deaths in this evening's update took place in Cumbria
IN RESPONSE to government advice, most groups and organisations in Crosthwaite have suspended their planned meetings and activities for the foreseeable future, and have informed their members. DURING the current Covid 19 Emergency, the Community
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron is lobbying the Government to provide a package of support for the almost 11,000 self-employed people in the area to help deal with the impact of Coronavirus. Mr Farron has been in discussion with Liberal Democrat members
THERE could be an end in sight for temporary traffic lights causing queues around villages near Kendal. The roadworks are scheduled to be complete on the A6 between Levens and Milnthorpe within the next two weeks. The section of road has undergone
