This home sure to find favour, being stylish and elegant and in a peaceful village with fabulous views. The detached dormer bungalow has good family space which has been upgraded by the current owner. The entrance porch opens into the hallway
VICTIM Support’s new online support resource, My Support Space, has launched today for victims of crime in Cumbria. My Support Space is a free, safe, secure and confidential space where they can choose how they want to be supported after crime.
AN URGENT road closure has been made near Cartmel. Road authorities announced earlier this week that the C5029 Cartmel Fell has been closed temporarily to enable BT Openreach to carry out urgent re-connection repair works. The purpose of the
ONE of the Lakes’ most-loved annual sporting fixtures has become the latest victim of coronavirus. This year’s scheduled Ambleside Sports event has now been cancelled, organisers announced this week. They said the event, which takes place on
People are being reminded that not all businesses need to close during the coronavirus crisis, but that those that operate must obey rules around social distancing. Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery, chair of the Cumbria Strategic Co-ordination
An accountancy firm is celebrating having a record number of trainees working at the business. JF Hornby and Co, in Ulverston, has seven trainee chartered accountants at the business - more than at any other time in its history. The company is
MPS INCLUDING Tim Farron are calling upon Prime Minister Boris Johnson to offer compensation for all families of NHS workers who have tragically died whilst battling the coronavirus. The demand comes in the form of a cross party letter which has
CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Services (CFRSS) is keen to reassure south Cumbria residents it can still respond to emergency incidents. CFRS says it has implemented extra safeguarding measures to protect its staff and minimise the risk of infection to
FIREFIGHTERS have warned landowners not to start fires in these 'challenging and unprecedented times'. Three fire crews from Ulverston and Millom, a wildfire unit, Landrover and a fire manager were called to Kirkby Moor outside Ulverston at 12.20pm
A PUBLIC health chief has sought to explain why Cumbria appears to have one of the country's highest Covid-19 infection rates as new figures confirmed 49 people have died at hospitals run by the two NHS trusts which operate in the county. The most
Eleven new Covid-19 deaths have been confirmed by bosses at NHS Cumbrian hospital trusts as the latest government figures show that the last 24 hours have seen the daily death toll rise to 563. It is yet another grim record for the country's 24
POLICE have responded to queries about whether or not people are allowed to drive other people to work amidst the coronavirus outbreak. In a short clip posted to the Cumbria Police Twitter page, a spokesman said: “Only if the trip is essential,
A further six people have died from coronavirus it has been announced today. Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust said: "We can confirm that, sadly, a further six patients have died who tested
Covid-19 has seen a rise of more than 500 deaths in the last 24 hours. The coronavirus outbreak has now claimed the lives of 2,352 people. The latest update for Covid-19 fatalities in the UK have just been confirmed by the Department of Health
Players should be the first to bear the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said. Tottenham announced on Tuesday that they were looking to take advantage of the Government’s coronavirus job retention
A NUMBER of hub schools will remain open across South Lakeland throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Cumbria County Council has coordinated with schools to ensure some stay open to allow parents to access childcare if they work in certain sectors
A BARROW man who told a police officer to ‘do one’ has been fined for breaking the lockdown rules. PC Kev Latham, a police dog handler, was driving through Ulverston yesterday afternoon when he spotted a man washing his car at a petrol station.
A SOUTH Lakes MP has called for the virtual recall of parliament. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined calls from MPs for parliament to be virtually recalled so MPs can continue to represent their constituents during the coronavirus crisis. Parliament
SECURITY guards will man the doors at Westmorland General Hospital to stop anyone other than NHS workers from gaining access. With hospitals across the UK under increasing pressure because of the coronavirus pandemic local sites are adding security
Kendal Town Council Planning Committee meetings are set to continue via teleconferencing. Meetings will be held as usual on the first and third Mondays of the month usually starting at 6.30pm. Agendas will continue to be published at www.kendaltowncouncil.gov.uk
IN the Spring Budget Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave no mention of any spending increase for social care. While the money outlined for NHS and local authorities to deal with coronavirus is good news, it’s astonishing funding for social care appears
LAST week we talked about how to try to stay safe and well during the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. As expected, the situation regarding advice is fast-moving and many will now find themselves having to self-isolate, particularly those over 70.
'THIS is not a joke,' - that was the emotional message of the family of a man who has died of coronavirus as they urged people to stay at home. Adrian Davis-Johnston, grandson of Allan Davis-Johnston, 81, who died from the virus on Saturday, said
YOU would be forgiven for thinking there is too much conflicting or ambiguous information about the Coronavirus crisis flying around at the moment. The simple truth is, the less contact you have with others, the less chance you have of becoming
WESTMORLAND and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has joined more than 50 MPs in signing a letter to the Prime Minister calling for compensation for the families of those who lose their lives on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus. The letter,
WORK will begin today to transform leisure centres into additional NHS bed capacity. The work is being led locally by agencies in Cumbria working as part of the Local Resilience Forum. Andrew Slattery, Assistant Chief Constable and chair of
WORK is to begin to transform leisure centres into additional NHS bed capacity. The work, which begins today, is being led locally by agencies in Cumbria working as part of the Local Resilience Forum. Kendal Leisure Centre is one of the spaces
SEVERAL supermarkets have come under fire after one single mum claimed a branch of Aldi stopped her from entering with her five-year-old son in tow. Multiple similar posts subsequently appeared from other angry parents claiming to have been told
2:37pm We're grateful to everyone staying away from rural walks and car parks, such as Talkin Tarn, and instead staying
Children across England who normally receive free school meals will be given a £15 supermarket voucher while schools are shut during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's everything you need to know. How will the vouchers work? As reported by Schools
AS we head into a second week of lockdown, many families are starting to wonder what will happen to their summer holiday bookings. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently advising against all non-essential travel to every country
CUMBRIA has seen a surge in deaths caused by Covid-19 with 38 fatalities now reported by the two NHS trusts which have hospitals in the county. Updated figures seen by The Mail reveal that at the NHS trust which runs Furness General Hospital, 20
The local bowling season has become the latest sport to suspend its season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Both the Kendal and District as well as the South Westmorland Senior Bowling Leagues were due to start in April, however the season
SUNNYBROW Day care in Kendal will be forced to close as of today due to issues arising due to the Coronavirus. The nursery has issued a statement explaining the decision. “We wish to clarify that the present closure of the nursery is only temporary
Here is some advice about how to drive in bad weather. Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code states that the braking distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you should
A NEW emergency support service for people at high risk of becoming seriously ill due to coronavirus has been launched. Cumbria County Council has been working with district councils, Cumbria CVS, Cumbria Community Foundation, community and voluntary
