Plans which would be implemented if Cumbria went into local coronavirus lockdown have been published. A draft version of Cumbria’s Covid-19 Outbreak Control Plan was released by Colin Cox, the county’s director of public health, yesterday. And
Towards the end of the century parts of the UK could see 40°C days every 3-4 years on average under a high emissions scenario. A new study by Met Office Hadley Centre scientists has found that the chances of extreme high temperatures in parts of
A NEW service will tackle the pandemic of loneliness. The Lighthouse: Beacon Remote Befriending Service will span for a 12 month period and provides peer support via telephone or other remote forms of communication for those struggling with their
A PLANNING application for the construction of a single-story dwelling has been submitted to the National Park Planning Authority. The site location for this two to three bedroom dwelling is just northeast of Park House Cottages, Backbarrow, Ulverston
ON the floor of the House of Commons, South Lakes MP Tim Farron warned the Government that failure to extend support for the hospitality and tourism sector through the winter will see thousands of jobs and businesses collapse. MPs were debating
DURING the current Covid 19 Emergency, the Community of The Two Valleys (Lyth and Winster) have formed a support group. THERE is a team of willing volunteers able to offer help to anyone of any age who may need it. This may be a listening ear
CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service is asking local businesses which are re-opening following the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to ensure their workplace is safe for employees and customers to return. Since social distancing measures were
PATIENTS have been supported by technology to virtually attend hospital appointments across South Cumbria in response to COVID-19. Hospital services have been working together across Lancashire and South Cumbria to deliver more than 14,800 virtual
A KENDAL based private care service has benefitted from a £100,000 loan. Cumbria View Care Services has been running for more than 30 years and currently employs around 60 members of staff across the Cumbria region. Specialist social impact lender
KENDAL is the easiest place in the North West to pass a driving test first-time, according to a new report. The study by GoCompare, using data from the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency, found the first-time pass rate at the Oxenholme Road test
It is disturbing that a wave of littering and trespassing has been reported in the Lake District during the past few weeks. Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has asked the Government to step up its efforts to combat anti-social behaviour in
THE owners of a South Lakeland-based events company are hoping to reach out to businesses in Cumbria and encourage them to have ‘conversations about racism’. Janett Walker and Sophia Newton, both of Windermere, who together run Flock Events and
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Want to do some home improvements but on a tight budget? These simple ideas won't break the bank, says Vicky Shaw. Many of us have spent more time at home than ever before over the past few months - making us more aware of what we love about it,
THE Kepplewray Centre in Broughton has announced it will be reopening on July 4 with a new and adapted range of outdoor activities. The new activities include stand-up paddle boarding. Several new boards have been delivered to the centre, following
ONE in six people were ‘food insecure’ last month, according to Extinction Rebellion Furness ahead of its charitable Two Tin Tuesday drive. The collection of food and sanitary products returns to Barrow today. Boxes are being left throughout
THE company which took over Thomas Cook has launched a recruitment drive for experienced travel agents to help them bounce back from the coronavirus crisis. Hays Travel is looking for additional staff to join them as their existing employees begin
HUNDREDS of people were told to return home from the Lakes over the weekend - and 20 were slapped with penalty notices from Cumbria Police. Among those caught by officers were 11 people from areas including Birmingham, London, Liverpool and St Helens
