Cumbria County, England News

Anglicans within the Crosslacon benefice are saddened to hear they may lose two of their four churches the isolated St Michael's Church at Arlecdon and St John's Church at Cleator Moor.

COUNTY councils rather than borough councils should have the final say on whether an area hosts an underground repository for high-level nuclear waste.

CUMBRIA Police have confirmed that the man who died in a collision on the A595 near Foxfield yesterday was Andrew 'Bomb' Taylor, aged 47, from Parkhouse Court, Barrow in Furness.

Cumbria police said emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision on the Old Scotch Road, Sedbergh today.

Joe Hancock of The Fletcher Christian, in Main Street, said that a major part of his trade, as well as many other businesses in the town, comes from the weekend night scene.

WHITEHAVEN'S shopping streets were saved from A 4million worth of damage as the harbour flood defence system held up against the worst storm in 60 years.

CUMBRIAN livestock auction mart owner H&H Group plc saw profits rise by almost 50 per cent in the last six months of 2013.

MOST people celebrate their 50th with a party but an inspiring Levens councillor decided to tackle a tough Siberian marathon instead.

Boss of Ambleside's Hayes Garden World used his 'power and influence' in attempt to avoid consequences of luxury car crash - court told Boss of Ambleside's Hayes Garden World used his 'power and influence' in attempt to avoid consequences of luxury car crash - court told THE boss of Ambleside's Hayes Garden World used his 'power and influence' to ... (more)

EMERGENCY services say they are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A595 at Foxfield, Broughton-in-Furness.

A mother has gone on trial accused of attacking her neighbour with a pair of tongs during a row over a barbecue in their shared yard.

KENDAL Sea Cadets were presented with an annual award honouring those who have made a significant contribution to Kendal over the year.

At 1:30pm today police were called to reports of a car and a lorry being involved in a collision on the A595 at Foxfield, Broughton-in-Furness.

Kendal Snowsports Club estimate that since the games they have had a 20 per cent increase in uptake for their open sessions and taster sessions.

Bus services will be re-routed but Blackhall Road will not be affected and there will be no road closures.

The annual awards, which this year will be held on April 3 at the Proact Stadium, recognise community stars for their bravery, selfless deeds, top achievements and tireless work to help others.

A NUMBER of schools in South Lakeland, Eden and Furness have signed up to cycle or scooter their way to class over the next few days.

MORE than 130 pupils aged 12 to 14 from Cumbrian schools will take part in the Magistrates' Court Mock Trial competition at South Lakeland Magistrates' Court, Kendal, tomorrow.

Cumbrian victims of sexual violence have been given fresh hope that they may soon get the professional support they need without having to leave the county.

CUMBRIA County Council is one of 140 authorities that have backed local food banks over the last two years, it has been revealed.