A DRUNK woman slipped and injured her head after trespassing on the railway line in Barrow, police said. British Transport Police said today it was investigating after the incident at Salthouse Junction on Sunday. The woman, who was with a
A HOTEL in the Lake District is on the market for £3m. Miller Howe Hotel and Restaurant in Windemere features 15 bedrooms and was constructed in 1916. It is on the market with estate agents Colliers International. According to an online listing
Branches of the Cumberland will increase their opening times from Monday. Eighteen of the regional building society’s branches will now open for at least two days a week and from 9am. During the lockdown, the branches had been open for one day
An 80 year old woman dubbed a ‘local hero’ by friends has been making face masks for key workers Sheila Mason from Kendal is currently furloughed (paid for leave of absence) from her part time job so she decided to spend her time helping her community
Like many entrepreneurs, Amanda Peffer’s business idea was born out of personal necessity. When Amanda had her second child Issey she became frustrated with the quality and choice of baby clothing on offer and decided to design her own. Ten years
DRIVERS are being urged to park considerately after blocking emergency services in some parts of the Lake District. In some cases emergency services vehicles were impeded or would have been unable to access some locations if required due to abandoned
The daily Downing Street press conferences will no longer take place at weekends when viewing figures are "significantly lower", Number 10 has said. Briefings have been held on all but two days since March 16, but the Government has decided to scrap
Key Cumbrian rail projects are some of the priorities included in a submission to a national body which will help shape the future of transport in the North. Transport for the North has made its first submission to the National Infrastructure Commission
MEMBERS of the public will have the chance to quiz their MP on Friday. South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be holding an online question and answer for constituents in Westmorland and Lonsdale from 7pm. “In more normal times I regularly hold open
Worried what the pandemic means for your pension? Here's why it's best to think carefully before making knee-jerk decisions, says Vicky Shaw. With many households dealing with salary cuts, and recent market volatility, some may be wondering if pension
A survey to assess the impact of Covid-19 on Cumbria's economy has revealed businesses have seen their turnover halved during lockdown, but there was a cautious optimism about the future. Cumbria’s Business and Economic Response and Recovery Group
SHOCKING footage has emerged which shows a number of people climbing the barrier at a closed North Yorkshire tourist trail. The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail has been closed 'until further notice' since May 21 amid the coronavirus pandemic. But
A FULL rescue team and helicopter were called out to a man with a suspected broken femur in the Langstrath Valley. A Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) spokesman said KMRT was made aware of Sunday's incident at Black Moss Pot by Cumbria Police
THE report of a burglary in which two engraved watches were taken is being probed. Cumbria Police yesterday announced an investigation into the incident was taking place. A constabulary spokesman said the alleged burglary occurred in the South
4:20pm A number of high street chains are set to reopen their doors for the first time in more than two months. Further
