A PAIR of award-winning artisan cheesemakers have launched a brand new blend. 'GoaShee' is a semi-hard cheese made from both goat and sheep milk. It is the brainchild of Martin Gott and Nicola Robinson. The milk for the cheese is provided by
POLICE have asked motorists to avoid the A6 following a crash between Levens Hall and Heversham. A Spokesman for South Lakes Police said: "Police are in attendance to a collision on the A6 Heversham. "The road is blocked and a closure is in
POLICE arrested a driver after allegedly testing positive for cannabis following a crash in Windermere on Wednesday. A spokesman for South Lakes Police said: “Reports of one vehicle RTC in Windermere. "Officers attend and driver subject of
Fewer Cumbria pupils have been offered a place at their primary school of choice, figures reveal. Department for Education data shows 97 per cent of pupils starting primary school in Cumbria in September have been offered a place at their preferred
A SEMI-RETIRED butcher and founder of award-winning local business, Higginsons of Grange has turned his hand to teaching the upcoming generation of chefs in his local area. Stuart Higginson delivered his first masterclass to a small group of students
AN MP is preparing to run the London Marathon to help improve the lives of young people negatively affected by the pandemic. Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale will run the London Marathon on Sunday, October 3 to raise funds for South
LEGAL action has been launched to return the iconic Bluebird to its rightful owners after relationships have been ‘irretrievably broken down’. The world watched in horror back in 1967 when speed legend Donald Campbell was killed while attempting
PLANS for six new lodges at a caravan park in Kendal have been refused by the Lake District National Park Planning Authority. Pound Farm Caravan Park in Crook submitted plans for the new lodges following increased demand in the last year. Their
The UK has recorded 16,135 new coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period. Between June 17 and June 23, 79,481 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows an increase of 43.9 per cent compared to the previous seven-day period
A FOUR-LEGGED member of a North Yorkshire mountain rescue team made an appearance on the BBC. Kez and handler Andy Colau appeared in The Travel Show as presenter Ade Adepitan found out what lay in store for British holidaymakers this summer.
FOUR teenagers have been arrested after an incident in Dalton. Police were called to Rowlinson Place just after 8pm last night. Two 17-year-old men from Barrow were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and remain in custody, police
A WARNING has been issued after potentially fatal blooms of bacteria were spotted in South Lakeland. Blue-green algae can produce toxins capable of killing wild animals, livestock and pets. The algae — a form of bacteria — can cause vomiting,
SOLUTIONS have been put forward to solve congestion at an accident blackspot at Ulverston’s blue-light hub. The hub, is an area of the town where two parts of the major A590 dual carriageway merge in front of the emergency services building, causing
Now in its eighth year, International Women in Engineering Day is taking place on 23 June, and it’s all about our everyday heroes. At James Fisher Nuclear Limited they invest greatly in their workforce so that every person there can thrive and succeed
A VACCINATION bus is heading to various locations across south Cumbria in the next few days. The bus is targeting people who work in leisure and hospitality over the age of 18 and will be offering a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Vaccine
ADAS are looking for the views of sheep, poultry, dairy and beef farmers to take part in a Defra-funded research project to inform development of a future voluntary scheme to financially support farmers in delivering good animal welfare. The data collection
MEMBERS of Eden Valley YFC assisted the emergency services this week by acting as “live casualties” for a training evening. Members were rescued from a burning train and two members also appeared to be arrested, restrained and put in the back of a
ADVERTISERS have chosen to boycott the newly launched GB News Channel following pressure from an online backlash. The news program, which launched on June 13, has seen a number of its advertisers withdraw from its channel, including the Open University
THE team at Wools of Cumbria Carpets is working with the Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association (HSBA) and DB Wools on a shared approach to gathering Herdwick wool from across Cumbria. “We have been working with HSBA for many years trying to find a
