THE number of people killed by Covid-19 across Cumbria is now creeping towards 500, new figures show. The latest government update has confirmed that as many as 487 people across the county may now have died as a result of the virus. The figure
THE household waste recycling centre at Grange-over-Sands is set to reopen next Thursday (May 28) with a booking system in place. A Cumbria County Council (CCC) spokesman said the council closed the site last Friday due to 'the number of people
GOLFERS continue to tee off - from a safe social distance - as clubs reopen across Cumbria. Kendal Golf Club, Carus Green golf course, Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club, Sedbergh Golf Club, Casterton golf course and Windermere golf course have all reopened
A bed and breakfast owner has made a plea for a rule change around a recent tranche of support for small businesses, saying many will go under if the Government does not revise its criteria. On May 2 the Government announced its ‘top up to local
Businesses can apply for a convertible loan of up to £5m as part of a Government scheme to aid recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. The convertible loans of between £125,000 and £5m are available from the coronavirus Future Fund and designed
CONTROVERSY is growing over the target date of June 1 for primary schools to begin welcoming back children in nursery, reception, year 1 and year 6. As the date has drawn closer, concern has mounted among parents, teachers, local councils and unions
With reference to the article about the preservation of swifts (May 14, page 75) I think your readers may be interested to know that 'Men in Sheds', under the auspices of Age UK Kendal, is doing its bit. Swift boxes have been made and installed
THERE have been renewed calls for people to stay away from the Lake District after a woman was apparently caught short in a popular tourist town. The bizarre incident, which saw her squat with her trousers down in an apparent attempt to go to the
THE contact line is still open for anyone who needs help or support with shopping or other practical tasks because of the virus. A team of volunteers is available, all it requires is a call to 07545 103583 between 9 and 5 or email: covoid@heversham.com
Apple and Google have teamed up to launch a new coronavirus tracking app - however the UK won't be using it. The aim of both tech giants was to create a system using smartphones to trace whether a person has come into contact with someone who has
Lidl's gin festival has returned - with flavours ranging from watermelon, lemon and seaweed going on sale. The supermarket's event will take place at all its stores across the UK. Here's what you need to know. Which
Production on ITV soap Emmerdale has resumed - but with major changes including social distancing measures on set. Filming returned on Wednesday, May 20, at Emmerdale’s studios in Leeds involving a pared back crew to ensure health and safety protocols
COSTA Coffee have revealed when all their drive-thru branches will reopen. Like other food chains, Costa closed many of their shops following the UK Lockdown on March 23. In recent weeks, a small number of drive-thru stores have reopened to
The makers of Magnum have urgently recalled a numner of ice cream tubs due to an allergy risk. Here's what you need to know. Which products have been recalled and why? Unilever UK Ltd has recalled two batches of Magnum White Chocolate ice
CREWS were called out to a fire involving two heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in Kendal in the early hours of this morning. Eyewitness Rob Davies captured the above footage of the incident on Mintsfeet Road on his way back from a night shift at Menzies
Cumbria’s multi-agency Local Resilience Forum is thanking people for postponing their trips to Cumbria and the Lake District after visitor numbers last weekend were lower than anticipated. However, ahead of the bank holiday weekend and half term
The iconic Eddie Stobart trademark has been sold for £10 million and Stobart Group will change its name. The Eddie Stobart brand and associated trademarks were owned by Stobart Group Brands LLP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stobart Group. It
AN EDEN man has pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Forty-six-year-old Ralph Brook, of Swindale Cottage, Brough, committed the offences by driving a silver Mercedes C220
A JUDGE has spoken of the "vital" service provided by the police as he jailed a Carlisle woman who spat at two officers while claiming she had coronavirus. The city's crown court heard how on April 24, Kathleen Knaggs, 27, was drunk, abusive and
NETHERFIELD Bowling Club in Kendal is aiming to reopen its green this Saturday with restrictions in place. Posted online, a letter from Andy Blackman, secretary of the Parkside Road club, said the club was entering 'phase one' of the process of
TEACHERS and parents are bracing themselves for the proposed reopening of primary schools at the beginning of next month. Ministers will make the final decision next Thursday on whether to press ahead with the plan to reopen for nursery, reception
A TEENAGE DJ with quadriplegic cerebral palsy is getting some new tech to help pursue his love of music. Oli Cunningham from Kendal needed a new computer to continue with his passion, as his old one could not keep up with him. Facebook group
One of the most disturbing features of the modern world is the indiscriminate use of chemical poisons in the natural world as highlighted by Rachel Carson in her highly acclaimed book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962. Nevertheless, this practice
CRAKE Valley Croquet Club has been able to reopen following the recent changes to government guidelines on some sports. The Greenodd club reopened on Friday. Chairman Jim Allock said: “The CA has acted swiftly to provide practical guidance to
CUMBRIA Police have urged caution to the public regarding a new wave of cyber crime known as 'phishing'. Police tweeted: "Cyber criminals use fake messages as bait to lure you into clicking on the links within their scam email or text message, or
A COACHING inn and dining room in Sedbergh has made almost 200 meals for key workers in Kendal. Staff at the Black Bull were inspired by the dedication of local NHS and care home staff, and wanted to be able to do their bit to keep workers going
The county’s MPs are being asked to take part in a video campaign to support the tourism industry. Cumbria Tourism has written to all six MPs asking them to record video messages for English Tourism Week. The national campaign, led by VisitEngland
THE Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has introduced a traffic light system to let visitors know if individual car parks are busy. The authority has reopened some car parks but is encouraging people to maintain social distance. If
THERE is a tendency for some people to think of all people over a certain age as being very similar in the way they act and think. You get a sense of that in the over-used phrase ‘the elderly’, which seems to suggest everyone over, say, 70, can
Shoe retailer Clarks has said it plans to cut 900 office jobs as part of a major shake-up. The 195-year-old British firm, with stores across the county, said it has announced 160 redundancies globally on Thursday, including 108 job losses at its
A TIP that was forced to close after it became too difficult to maintain social distancing ill reopen next week. Grange's Household Waster Recycling Centre will now open on May 28 by appointment only. Anyone wishing to visit will need to call
CREWS were called out to deal with an Eden outbuilding fire. Two fire engines - from Shap and Appleby - attended the incident on the C3058 at Crosby Ravensworth at around 1.30pm on Tuesday. A Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said:
Boots Pharmacies remain open for customers to pick up essential medicines and medical supplies - but with new rules in place. Here's a round-up of what you need to know before you head to your nearest store. What are Boots Pharmacies open for
EASYJET has said it will resume some flights on 15 June, with all passengers and cabin crew told to wear face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. The airline announced that it would restart a "small number" of routes where there is enough customer
Earlier this month, Boris Johnson unveiled the government’s three-phase plan to bring the country out of lockdown, outlining a “road map for reopening society”. The changes announced in England included allowing unlimited amounts of exercise, sunbathing
The Health Secretary has been told "time is running out" for the Government to launch its testing and tracing system if a possible second wave of coronavirus is to be avoided. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a testing and tracing system
BARROW AFC fans remain frustrated with the long-running saga of how the football season will end. And Steven Herbert, Bluebirds Trust chairman, says that even if the boardroom battles of the English Football League and the National League do end
An auction house hopes online bidding introduced in response to the coronavirus crisis will help it attract a new generation of customers when it reopens. Bill Nelson, saleroom manager for 1818 Auctioneers, said stopping live auctions in March had
A POPULAR Lakeland sporting event and show which attracts thousands of visitors annually has been cancelled for 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Each year, Grasmere Sports sees people descend on The Showfield for a day of competitions and activities
It could finally be the end of the line for Pacer trains, as train operator Northern says they are no longer working its routes. For 35 years, since they came into operation during the mid-80s, they have been a heavily-criticised part of the network
A special moments silence will be held to remember those who were killed in the bombing at Manchester arena. Northern is to mark three years since the attack, while helping others do the same during the restrictions. A broadcast of minute’s silence
DELAYS are expected for drivers in part of the South Lakes area during the first week of June. The C5059 near Underbarrow will be closed for five days. This will begin on Monday June 1. The temporary road closure is required to enable BT to
CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to remain vigilant in the countryside following a spate of deliberate fires in open spaces across the county. The service has received dozens of call-outs to deliberate fires since the Covid-19
WATTSFIELD junior football club will continue to plan for its future following their successful season. The Charter Standard accredited club who have 26 teams, spanning the age range of five to 18, are looking to provide more opportunities for their
A SOUTH Lakeland farmer has implored dog owners to keep their pets on leads around livestock after one of his sheep was bitten and left fighting for its life. Stuart Wilson, of Wyke Farm, near Allithwaite, said: “When we were giving it its injections
A HOMELESS man was given a job in a hotel after he was ‘left in the lurch’ and spent 10 days living in a tent. James Morgan is now a general assistant at the Windermere Park Hotel after initially being housed there because of the coronavirus pandemic
THE Two tin challenge will continue in Kendal following the success of a previous collection by Extinction Rebellion. The South Lakes climate activist group took the example from a successful collection earlier this week for Barrow foodbank by
ROADWORKS mean delays are likely for drivers in Allithwaite for three days at the beginning of next month. BT will begin excavation work to clear duct blockages along the U5165 Green Lane on Wednesday June 3. The works are expected to continue until
THERE has been an increase in reports of wild birds in Cumbria being ‘disturbed, injured or killed’ during the last month, according to police. Cumbria Constabulary has urged members of the public to ‘remain vigilant’ and to report any suspicious
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind calls to cancel tuition fees for the thousands of student nurses working on the frontlines during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Mr Farron argued it was time the Government ‘supported
I was astonished to learn that in the winter of 1968/69 the Hong Kong flu pandemic hit the world resulting in a million lives lost worldwide including 80,000 in the UK alone. I had just turned 21 that December but have absolutely no recollection
AN AMBLESIDE chef is among the winners of the 34th Acorn Awards. The hospitality industry magazine The Caterer announced the recipients of the award earlier this week. This year’s list of rising stars includes head chef at Rothay Manor, Dan McGeorge
