While schools and nurseries remain shut nationwide, parents with young children are in need of new ways to entertain and educate at home. In response to this need, online retailer Amazon has announced that a whole month of freebies through their
The BBC's local radio stations have teamed up with manufacturers, retailers and a loneliness charity to offer free DAB radios to the most vulnerable people aged over 70. The move from the broadcaster comes as millions of people are forced to stay
The boss of pub chain JD Wetherspoon has agreed to pay around 43,000 workers up to 80 per cent of their wages while the company's bars remain closed. The chain was forced to close all 850 of its pubs after a government announcement on Monday, March
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country, fresh questions have been raised about the virus. You may be wondering just how long you'll be ill for if you do contract Covid-19 - here are all your answers: How long does it
THE demand for ready meals has put pressure on a Cumbria based manufacturer who are now recruiting to keep up with production. Ready meals manufacturing giant 2 Sisters Food Group is reaching out to help all those seeking work in Cumbria in the
Isolated in my coronavirus geriatric purdah my thoughts are with the thousands in a similar position but in homes and areas wrecked by recent storms and floods. Those hit by 'Ciara' and 'Dennis' are sitting in damp and rotting homes with a killer
Boris Johnson is writing to every household in the UK to urge the public to obey the lockdown and stay home during the coronavirus “national emergency”. Here is his letter in full: I am writing to you to update you on the steps we are taking
Opticians are only open to those in need of urgent eyecare while services are stretched due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NHS has said. Following advice from the General Optical Council, opticians will no longer be holding routine eye appointments
Normal life will not resume for at least six months, a key Government doctor has said, as the Government placed all parts of the UK on an “emergency footing”. Dr Jenny Harries, deputy chief medical officer for England, said the nation will not
A WOMAN in her 80s has died following treatment for coronvirus, she had underlying health conditions. Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust said: "We can confirm that, sadly, a further patient
THE MP for Barrow believes he has coronavirus. Simon Fell said he has all the hallmark symptoms of the virus although he hasn't been tested. Mr Fell said he was "much improved" when speaking from home on Sunday. Earlier he tweeted: "Some
POLICE are investigating a case of attempted burglary at a property adjacent to the Kendal Canal footpath on March 1, 2020. Please contact PC2831 Conor Paterson at Kendal Police Station if you have any information relating to this case. Incident
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident which occurred on March 11, 2020 at around 6.50pm in the evening whereby a Rottweiler dog attacked another dog in the area of Priory Crossing, Ulverston. If any member of the public witnessed
What is the advice for people who may have symptoms of the Coronavirus infection (COVID-19)? Current advice from Public Health England for people is that if you have symptoms of Coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, you must stay
A WW2 hero aged 98 is believed to be the oldest Briton to survive COVID-19 - after recovering less than a week after being diagnosed. Great-grandfather Jack Bowden was discharged from hospital just three days after testing positive for the killer
THE Junior World Cup for mountain running due to be staged in Ambleside this summer has been postponed till the autumn. The International Under 18 Mountain Running Cup will now be held on October 17. The world’s premier competition for young
BUSINESSES in Kendal have been called upon to take part in a collective delivery scheme during the coronavirus outbreak which registered its first orders yesterday. Sarah Williams, manager of Kendal Business Improvement District (BID), said the
TODAY I’m sharing the initial steps that we’re taking to help the communities we serve; particularly its most vulnerable members. Many of the ideas we are putting into action come from the 80,000 colleagues who are working around the clock and I
Like everyone else l watch with astonishment to the reaction of the population to corona 19. One fact, which is of great interest is the CO2 levels have reduced dramatically, mainly because of lack of activity in the air and on the roads. However
THE head gardener of a major Cumbrian tourist attraction has spoken of the challenges of maintaining the estate without her team. Bethan Pettitt only took on the role in January at the 250-acre Brantwood estate, and has been thrown in at the deep
NHS has launched an online system to help find medical treatment close by. The online questions will guide you through symptoms and point you in the right direction. To access 111 online click here Patients are able to find answers about symptoms
THE GOVERNMENT has announced a six month extension to MoT tests to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus crisis. The extension applies to cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by six months with MoT test due dates from Monday onwards
6:46pm As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country, fresh questions have been raised about the virus.
SUPERMARKETS across the country are doing their bit to help the elderly and vulnerable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, many superstore chairs have set up dedicated hours for these groups to shop when other customers are not in store
CUMBRIA Police have warned residents to be wary of scammers exploiting the coronavirus outbreak. There has been a rise in scams relating to the virus in the UK recently. On Twitter, a spokesman said: “If you have seen a scam relating to COVID
WHEN your home is on this tiny clearing in the middle of the Swedish forest surrounded by miles of trees, you know a thing or two about self isolation. Brit Will Dean, 40, and his wife Emilia, 42, bought the 3.5 acre clearing in the middle of a
THE Government has launched a coronavirus information service on Whatsapp. To use the free service add 07860 064422 to your phone contacts and message ‘hi’ into a Whatsapp message to start. It aims to provide trustworthy and timely information
A couple who built their own house in the 1960s - and still live there - have celebrated 60 years of marriage. John and Joan Wright married on March, 19, 1960 at Shap church, followed by a reception at a local cafe. The couple have known each
MEN need to be more proactive in tackling prostate cancer, a leading Cumbria health campaigner has said. Statistically, men are at a one in eight risk of developing the condition - rising to one in three for those over 50. Genetic factors, such
AMBLESIDE Parish Centre is acting as the hub for information and resources needed during the Corona outbreak. Anyone willing to volunteer to help the community should register at the Cherry Didi shop at Market Cross where volunteers will be coordinated
SCIENTISTS and health experts have confirmed that newspapers are not transmitters of Covid-19. Speaking on Good Morning Britain and setting the record straight regarding newspapers safety, Dr Hilary Jones, said: "For public health information right
