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They may look slightly sunk but Windermere’s historic wooden row boats are actually undergoing an age-old process to prepare them for carrying passengers later this month!Historic row boats undergo traditional “swelling” process on Windermere, England’s largest natural lake. The iconic row boats are currently submerged in water close to the shore of Windermere, at Bowness, […]
Ten firearms have been recovered and a man charged in a National Crime Agency investigation into the conversion of blank firing weapons. The Ekol top-venting blank firing pistols – which are convertible into lethal weapons – were recovered on Thursday in an operation led by the NCA’s armed operations unit (AOU). Because of ongoing operational […]
Following an esteemed visit from the distinguished High Sheriff of Cumbria, Bay Trust Radio achieved an extraordinary milestone on Monday 11th March as it was honored with the prestigious Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association High Sheriff Commendation Award. This recognition stands as a testament to the radio station’s outstanding contributions and exemplifies its commitment to excellence […]
Ian and Sue Rainford, owners of Brickhouse Farm Cottages in Hambleton, winners of the Lancashire Tourism Award for Family Business, have now been named amongst the 10 finalists in the running for the title of VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024, the winner of which will be decided by public vote. Public voting is now open to […]
The owners of firms in Kendal are being offered the opportunity to gain expert advice about how to grow their businesses. The free ‘Six steps to grow your business’ seminar is being organised and funded by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID). It will be hosted by business growth coach Rob MacDonald, of Action COACH […]
A new community rugby pitch has officially opened ahead of the start of the season. The floodlit rugby pitch and training area at Common Edge Community Sports Village completes the £6m investment in the new facility. To celebrate the launch of the new pitch, Wigan Warriors brought the Super League trophy down a training session […]
A man from Scunthorpe has been charged with 13 shoplifting offences committed in the South Lakes area and Keswick. Catalin Serban, 41 of Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe was charged with 13 counts of theft. The offences are alleged to have taken place between January 2023 and January 2024. Serban is due to appear before South Cumbria […]
Staff on Furness General Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) were delighted to receive a significant upgrade in training capabilities, thanks to a generous donation from the community. Margaret Shepherd stayed in the ICU for two weeks, and following her return home, her loved ones organised a raffle to raise money for the unit. With support […]
Cumbrian Councils, bus operators and partners have joined forces to drive positive change to bus services across the county. On Friday 9 February, the Enhanced Partnership Forum met for the first time where over 30 representatives from Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumberland Council, Stagecoach, independent bus operators and partners including Cumbria Tourism, took part in round-table […]
A passion for business has helped a south Cumbrian entrepreneur create a thriving cleaning company. Now Maggie Ptasinska, company director of Housekeeping Club, wants to expand the business, move to new, larger premises and increase the size of its vehicle fleet. Her ambitions go even further. “Ultimately, I would like Housekeeping Club to be seen […]