New ring helps with social distancing
Farmer features two major sales which took place at C&D Auction Marts Longtown mart
Farmer features two major sales which took place at C&D Auction Marts Longtown mart
Remember Doctor Foster? Well, the writer is back with a spin-off. Georgia Humphreys chats to stars Victoria Hamilton and Alison Steadman. Let’s admit it; we don’t like watching TV shows about people who have everything all figured out. We like
The Outward Bound Trust has announced the return of its adventure days at Ullswater. The courses, at its centre in Watermillock, are for children aged 11 to 17. They can attend at a weekend or during October half term. Free places are being
A TALENTED Cumbrian ex-contestant of 'Masterchef: the Professionals' has seen a huge amount of success in Ulverston with his unique style . Mark Satterthwaite took over the Coach House at Ford Park back in June, rebranding it as ‘Base by Elite Dining
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet is the pioneer’s most personal project yet. Georgia Humphreys finds out why from the man himself. If there’s anyone who can make the world sit up and listen, it’s Sir David Attenborough. The 94-year-old
Dove Cottage is to play host to its first unique virtual poetry event with Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, to mark National Poetry Day. Mr Armitage's reading will combine his own, multi-award winning poetry with some of his favourite Wordsworth poems
EASTENDERS (BBC1) Ian is trying to win a catering contract and decides to go the extra mile by inviting council worker Sharmaine to his home. It seems the gamble might pay off when Sharmaine discovers his son is the same Bobby Beale who has recently
FARMERS have been asked to strictly observe social distancing guidelines as the Autumn sales in livestock marts ramp up. The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has asked everyone who visits a market to ask themselves if they
A 'NONDESCRIPT' layby on the Cumbrian border has been transformed into a visitor attraction as part of a multi-million pound package of environmental and heritage improvements. The rest area on the westbound carriageway of the A66, near Stainmore
A HOMEOWNER has completed the ultimate lockdown DIY project at one of Britain's last fully-working windmills - after using a cherry picker to paint the sails by hand. Jeanette McGarry, 58, painstakingly spent three weeks touching up the paintwork
A MAJOR environmental award scheme has named a family run park as one of the greenest places in Britain to take a holiday. Windermere's Park Cliffe has won the 2020 David Bellamy Conservation Award at its top gold level, recognising its many achievements
Our choice of programmes to watch in the coming week... On demand Dick Johnson is Dead (Netflix, from Fri) Acclaimed cinematographer and film-maker Kirsten Johnson has worked on numerous acclaimed projects over the years. Dick Johnson is Kirsten's
A PRIMARY school has spoken of the 'intense planning and preparation' it has taken in order to be able to re-open safely to its students once again. Stramongate Primary School in Kendal has been open for just over two weeks, after months of closure
Action Fraud UK issued the alert after thousands got in touch with the organisation earlier this month following a scam email. The fake penalty email scam contains links in the emails which lead to websites that are designed to steal your personal
Assault victims were treated in hospital more than twice a week at the of Morecambe Bay Trust last year, new figures show. Anti-violence charities say it is clear more needs to be done to tackle issues such as knife crime and alcohol-fuelled brawls
THE oldest sport's club in Carnforth has missed out on building a new clubhouse and other sports facilities - after land earmarked for the development was taken out of the local plan. Carnforth Ranger’s Football Club had submitted an application
Ulverston's mayor has welcomed the news that 250 new jobs could be created in the town. Last week it was revealed that if a new £350 million biopharmaceuticals site gets the go ahead, the company behind the development, Lakes Bio Science, will
Recommendations are due to be considered by three neighbouring councils that could pave the way for a formal bid for a new unitary authority around Morecambe Bay. Barrow Borough Council, Lancaster City Council and South Lakeland District Council
A supposed second wave of the Corona Virus has brought mis-information and contention to an already depressed and fearful community, many of whom are readers of this newspaper. There is rarely a balance of opinion in these columns on this subject.
I’m sure, like me, you were horrified by pictures of fouled-up South coast beaches this summer, or closer to home, litter strewn across many scenic spots in the Lake District. These scenes and news stories make this Saturday’s ‘World Cleanup Day
20 wasn’t plenty enough for Ulverton Town Council. The new temporary 20mph limits will apply to town centre roads in Kendal, Ulverston, Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness and Kirkby Lonsdale. However, a group of Ulverston Town Councillors are proposing
STORTH Community Cooperative would like to remind village organisations and charities that grant application forms are now available from the village shop. These should be returned by October 19. There fitted village shop and Post Office is now
Barrow AFC supporters are taking their fight to get back into football grounds to the Houses of Parliament. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bluebirds fans have been unable to watch their side in their opening fixtures following promotion to the Football
TEENAGE apprentice Liam Walker is following a proud family tradition – by becoming the fourth generation to start a career in Cumbrian slate. Liam has won a stonemason apprenticeship at Coniston Stonecraft, which is supplied by Burlington Slate,
CHILDHOOD sweethearts who first locked eyes at school have tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony. Elizabeth Felix, a business-owner from Kirkby Lonsdale, and Andrew Clarke, a design engineer at Jaguar Landrover from Burton in Kendal, first
The Lake District is officially the UK’s No.1 destination for a road trip according to new research released today. Conducted by JET, one of the UK’s leading fuel brands, 2000 drivers were asked to rank their favourite UK road trips with just over
A MAN has been banned from driving for a year after he admitted drug driving. Ilias Melissinos, of Lake Road, Ambleside, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates Court following the incident at Ings on March 11 this year. The court heard he was behind
ONE of the county's most senior police officers says the new coronavirus restrictions could have gone further and warns of more strict measures if the public doesn't obey. Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed a number of new restrictions for the