Lakes tragedy prompts wild swimming warning
A CORONER has issued a warning over the dangers of open water swimming following the tragic death of a young man in Ullswater.
Stargazing hotel ready to launch in the Lakes
THE TEAM behind a successful London hotel are set to open a new venture in the Lake District next month.
Conservation charity remembers Professor David Bellamy
LARGER-than-life TV botanist Professor David Bellamy who died yesterday has been remembered by a South Lakeland based conservation charity.
Suspected case of squirrel pox sparks red alert
CUMBRIANS are being urged to stay vigilant to help protect the county’s treasured red squirrel population.
Can you help? Nearly 40 people in Cumbria are on organ donation waiting list
THIRTY-nine people in Cumbria are facing Christmas on the waiting list for an organ transplant.
World's largest marshmallow on show at village Christmas lights switch-on
The streets and Market Square of Cartmel were packed by excited crowds for the start of this year’s Priory Advent Festival and the switch-on of the village’s Christmas lights.
Edwina Currie is star guest at WI fundraiser
THE Cumbria-Westmorland Federation of Women's Institutes were joined at their autumn fundraising lunch at Kendal's Castle Green Hotel by former MP and Government Minister Edwina Currie.
TV chef to switch on village Christmas lights
PREPARATIONS are well under way in Cartmel for the launch of this year’s special Christmas events.
Long-serving school governor retires from the role
CHILDREN, staff and governors of Crosthwaite Church of England Primary School said a fond farewell to their longest-serving governor.
Call to give dentistry a higher priority
A LEADING councillor will look into making dental care a higher health priority across Cumbria as part of new council commissioning powers.
