THE Lake District has been named among the most popular destinations for relocation. According to a survey, nearly a quarter of UK adults are considering relocating in the next couple of years, according to new research from online mortgage broker
A CHARITY is hosting a creative kindness competition in celebration of good deeds across the county. ACTion with Communities in Cumbria – the rural and community development charity for the county – is running a ‘Plates of Kindness’ competition
A MAN broke a tooth in an alleged assault. Police have arrested two men following an incident in Ambleside on Sunday. Officers said a man was assaulted by two men on Rothay Road at around 6pm. The victim, who is in his 30s, was said to have
A NEW online marketplace has provided a lifeline for independent businesses in Ulverston. The award-winning app LoyalFree has been working alongside the Ulverston Business Improvement District (BID), Choose Ulverston to help support independent
Father's Day will soon be upon us, with the tough times we've had recently in South Cumbria making us appreciate our families so much more. Ahead of the big day (which is Sunday, June 21, in case some of you were wondering), we at The Westmorland
A MONUMENTAL community effort from an army of volunteers has led to more than 1000 pieces of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) being delivered to the community. Arnside Volunteer Group has so far cut, sewn and delivered 426 visors, 306 gowns and
A MAN is due to appear in court accused of causing ABH and drink-driving. Lee Jardine, of New Hutton in Kendal, is accused of committing the offences in Ambleside on January 11. The 37-year-old has been charged with assaulting Leah Bennett causing
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the Government to use daily press conferences this week to reinforce the Countryside Code – to respect, protect and enjoy the Lake District. It comes after reports of mountains of litter being left around
BAY Health and Care Partners has some tips to help public stay safe when they do meet with others now the restrictions on lcokdown have been eased. Dr Geoff Jolliffe, Clinical Chair of Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group said: “We know that
TRIBUTES have been paid to the 'outstanding' work of people in the Cumbrian care sector who have 'prevented a far worse situation'. Cllr Patricia Bell, Cumbria County Council (CCC) cabinet member for adult social care, said: “The care sector in
A CHARITY is pressing ahead with its campaign to have Cumbria join an elite 16-strong international group whose dark skies are recognised as being of ‘exceptional or distinguished quality’. Friends of the Lake District (FoLD) is aiming to secure
A 72-YEAR-old walker who tried to 'bypass the barrier' to a North Yorkshire tourist trail was rescued after he slipped and fell. A Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO) spokesman said the man had 'travelled by train and taxi' to follow the Ingleton Waterfalls
A WOMAN who sustained a serious ankle fracture at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot was evacuated by rescuers who contended with protective clothing on an 'almost unbearably hot' afternoon. A spokesman for the Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO) said: "
CREWS were called out to a barn fire in South Lakeland. Two fire engines - from Kendal and Sedbergh - attended the incident at High Branthwaite, near Sedbergh. A Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said firefighters 'used a hose reel,
MOUNTAIN rescuers were called out to the report of a cyclist suffering head injuries while descending a Lake District mountain pass. The man had 'crashed' at the 'notorious' bridge on the descent from Honister Pass towards Buttermere. A spokesman
A GP has encouraged people to wear face coverings amid a debate over their effectiveness in tackling the spread of coronavirus. Health chiefs are split over whether the general public should cover their faces with masks. Matt Hancock, the health
Andrew Thomas talks to parent and bay coach Chris Garner about ways families with primary school-age children can meet the challenges of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions The current lockdown, says parenting expert Chris Garner, means that ‘
