UNIVERSITY researchers have appealed to Cumbrian communities for help gathering information. Dr Jo Guiver and Dr Andrew Carmichael, from the University of Central Lancashire, are conducting a study into how people in The Lakes see themselves and
HEAVY traffic and congestion is taking place in Staveley heading toward Windermere. Queueing has occurred on the A591 Eastbound near the Esso Petrol Station. Congestion is also building toward Windermere Train Station. There are also the
AN elated grandad was given the 'best birthday present ever' after reuniting with his beloved dog Bobby who was swept into the river for six days. Simon Kitchen drove up to Cumbria from his home in Preston to take his four-year-old American bull
KENDAL Town FC Chairman Jay Rossi has stood down from the position. The club have released a statement addressing the situation. Kendal Town said: "Kendal Town Football Club can confirm that Jay Rossi has decided to stand down as the Clubs
AN ACTOR known for his role in Coronation Street and The Bill will be performing in Ulverston in a one-man play. Andrew Lancel will star as an English teacher on a journey in a bittersweet comedy from award-winning writer Jonathan Harvey. The
KENDAL Town FC were hit with another loss and were knocked out of the FA Trophy after facing Yorkshire Amateur. A crushing defeat saw them lose 3-0 on their home ground. The Mintcakes, who have now lost their sixth consecutive game, had initially
AN urgent product recall has been issued for toys meant for young children from Lidl. Lidl GB is recalling the Playtive Safari Toys with the above-mentioned model numbers and IAN as a precaution. The rivets may become loose, creating small
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. Aldi has announced it will open 100 new stores over the next two years. The supermarket has pledged to invest £1.3 billion by 2023 in
DESPITE rainy conditions Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby take on Rossendale on the Underley Park pitch for this re-arranged fixture. The club welcomed back second row Leandro Kwiczor for his first game of the season. Whilst this was another defeat for
A SUCCESSFUL Ambleside resturant will be reopening on Friday. Lucy's On A Plate, located on Church Street, is a popular restaurant in Lake District and will be reopening tomorrow. Lucy's wrote on social media: "I hope you are all keeping
A 'FAMILY MAN' and managing director of a South Lakeland catering equipment business died by suicide at his company's offices, an inquest heard. The hearing was told 46-year-old Leigh Howard had suffered a rapid deterioration in his mental health
CUMBRIAN farmers have been going 'purple' to help raise cash for a children's charity, despite it being one of the most challenging years for fundraising For the past six years, Carr’s Billington has been using the sale of their unique purple bale
AS I write this all my various weather forecasting apps and TV weather reports are predicting some clear skies this week, but I'm not holding my breath because they're all about as accurate as horoscopes. If we do get some clear nights it's worth
AN AMATEUR horse rider has qualified and won a national competition against professional opposition. Katy Stock, 46, of Lambrigg, attended the Horse of the Year Show with her pony, Rushfield Oh So Smart. She said: "I burst into tears, and I
KENDAL will be taken over by a world of fantasy this weekend as The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival moves in. Comic fans, artists, writers and creators from across the world will gather in Kendal from October 15 to October 17 2021.
AS I was driving home yesterday evening, a deer sprang out onto the road. Far enough ahead to pose no danger, I had plenty of time to admire its sleek pelt and graceful leap up the verge. But it was a very timely encounter, as last week marked
FOLLOWING a challenging year for the visitor economy, Cumbria Tourism is calling on tourism and hospitality businesses to help gather vital feedback about visitors’ profiles, attitudes and experiences in 2021. With many people - both new and returning
AN ULVERSTON health centre will be closed today. Dr Murray and Partners, on Stanley Street, will be closed for today due to staff training. The business wrote on social media: "Surgery will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 14th October for training
KENDAL traffic may see longer travel times due to traffic lights set up on the B6254. Temporary traffic lights have been set up on Oxenholme Road due to roadworks on B6254 at Kendal Parks Road. Travel times may be longer.
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. The Times today have revealed its Top 100 hotels in the UK, and two Cumbria locations have made the list. The list reveals the top 100
POLICE were called at 12.15am this morning to Kendal town centre, to the report of an affray involving several people. A male in his 40’s, from Birmingham, was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary with injuries including bruising and swelling to
POLICE have cordoned off sections of Kendal town centre after a man has been hospitalised from an attack. The incident happened during the night. South Lakes Police said: "Police are currently dealing with three separate cordons in Kendal town
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Barclays’ deep commitment to transform itself, the banking industry and the communities they serve through innovation to ensure that the UK economy can thrive in an increasingly digital world is evidenced by it establishing Barclays Eagle Labs – a
THREE dads who want to break the stigma surrounding suicide are eating up the miles as they take on a 300mile trek in memory of their young daughters who took their own lives. The 3 Dads Walking, made up of Andy Airey from Cumbria, Mike Palmer
A SOUTH Lakes theatre group is preparing to perform its second production this month as life returns to 'normal' following a year and a half of Covid restrictions. The Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) team will take to the stage for
A FORMER accountant who has suffered from severe anxiety since he was a child and who overcame alcohol dependency is hoping to support other men struggling with their mental health. James Wood, from Kendal, came up with the idea of Bro Room, a
A BOSS at a new Italian restaurant in Kendal has said he hopes the eatery will ‘put some life back into the town’. Director Nick Ward said Sapore was focusing on ‘authentic’ cuisine and had moved away from ‘Anglicised’ Italian cooking. The
A CLOTHING boutique are finalists in a prestigious business award. The Hen House situated on Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere are finalist in the England’s Business Awards 2021. Businesses are nominated by the public and then judges take time
