Cumbria County, England News

A record-breaking mountaineer and the man dubbed the world's greatest living explorer have joined the growing number backing the creation of a monument celebrating Scotland's membership of the UK.

FRACKING licences are up for grabs across South Cumbria, after a massive expansion of drilling was given the go-ahead.

Police are appealing for information after A 7,000 of tools, including drills and hammers, were stolen from the premises in Middleton sometime over the weekend.

Getting up close and personal with equipment on display at the trade show at Kendal Leisure Centre, are Giles Polito, Chris Harding and Stuart Hitcham from Lowe Alpine Kendal-based Clive Allen, of Ascent Marketing Communi-cations, who was one of the organisers, said: "It's a good news story for Kendal because we brought buyers from England, ... (more)

Kendal-based Clive Allen, of Ascent Marketing Communi-cations, who was one of the organisers, said: "It's a good news story for Kendal because we brought buyers from England, Scotland, Ireland and the South West to South Lakeland, which is a real centre for outdoor traders."

A PLANNING application to allow a test wind mast to stay on the site of a possible wind farm site in south Cumbria has been submitted to South Lakeland District Council.

High-tech new equipment on hospital wards will ensure the legacy of a woman who battled breast cancer is not forgotten.

OPEN days are to be held in Arnside for local people looking to find out more about becoming on-call firefighters.

A council committee has voted nine-to-four to them going on eight streets in South Lakeland; The Glebe in Bowness; Wansfell and Lake Road, Ambleside, and Stramongate, Allhallows Lane, Maude Street, Gillinggate and Dowker's Lane in Kendal.

United Utilities engineers need to install a manhole, chamber and pipework several metres deep as part of a project to expand the capacity of the town's sewers.

English Heritage curator Susan Harrison with the Furness Abbey crozier which will go on show at the Medieval Fair in August FURNESS Abbey Fellowship has announced that they will be holding their second medieval fair at Furness Abbey near Barrow on Saturday August 30. The Iron Shepherds will also demonstrate crafts and provide a glimpse into the ... (more)

NEARLY 50 'affordable' homes have come on the market in Kendal in a new development at Cragg Close, off Rydal Road, in Sandylands, Kendal.

Having trouble affording your next expedition due to the cost of the kit and clothing? Then why not hire from Expedition Kit Hire? Did you know that all BMC members can now read Summit magazine on their phones and tablets for free with our new app? We welcome Dave MacLeod to the Mountain Equipment store, Manchester at 7pm on Thursday 3rd July for a ... (more)

Four open spaces in the county were today praised for their fantastic flowers, great greenery and the community spirit that surrounds them.

The team had been at Grayrigg carrying out a fake rescue on a male with a supposed ankle injury, when they were called out to Sedbergh following reports a woman had injured her ankle for real.

THOUSANDS of Millom residents who took to the streets could see their protests pay off with a proposed major revamp of health services in the town.

As Cumbria continues to bask in hot sunshine, tourist chiefs have come up with a list of the best places for a picnic.

Michael Jacques, 50, from Sandgate, Penrith, pleaded guilty at Carlisle Magistrates' Court on Friday and was sentenced to 140 days in prison suspended for 12 months.

Kirkby-in-Furness's Burlington CE School said goodbye to Gail Burns as classes broke up on Friday but she will not be replaced.

Life-saving advice has been issued following two separate incidents where stranded sailors did not have life jackets or radios.