Kirkby Lonsdale, England News

South Lakeland and North Yorkshire are the backdrop for the fictional world of 'Magnificat' by Marilyn Edwards, who penned the purr-fect tale at her home in Hutton Roof.

The town's Ghyllside primary is on course to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 tonnes a year and save thousands of pounds after finding a more environmentally-friendly way of heating the building.

CUMBRIA County Council will be run by a Labour and Liberal Democrat coalition for the next four years after more than a week of 'exhaustive' talks between councillors reached their conclusion.

Farmers have been left reeling since 150 farms became subject to strict testing following an outbreak in the Lune Valley.

SEDBERGH School headmaster Andrew Fleck has robustly defended its merger with neighbouring Casterton, laying bare for the first time the reasons he claims the move was necessary.

William Gallagher, aged 42, was walking in Kirkby Lonsdale on Saturday with the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Guy Harkin, and Cllr John Byrne.

A freak 'snow storm' led to several crashes involving more than twelve vehicles between junction 36 and 37 of the M6 this evening.