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78 miles of road has been surface dressed as a part of a £3.15 million programme aimed at prolonging the life of the highways network in Westmorland and Furness. In collaboration with Kiely Bros’, our contracted surface dressing specialists, the council’s highways team has completed nearly all of the surface dressing improvement programme which started […]
The Lake District National Park Authority has issued a warning for people to think safety first when around water during this hot spell of weather. Jack Holmes is one of the Authority’s team of Lake Rangers who patrol the lakes to offer help and safety advice and ensure that byelaws are being adhered to. He […]
Operations using a HGV to target driving offences have been conducted during the past two months in Cumbria, with hundreds of offences dealt with.The operations were run in partnership with National Highways and saw the Constabulary use an unmarked HGV to help officers spot driving offences from an elevated position.The officers used the vehicle to […]
The shortlist for the prestigious Lakeland Book of the Year 2023 has been announced and there is just one month to go until the winners will be crowned at the charity event taking place on Tuesday 11th July at The Inn on the Lake, Glenridding. Now in its 39th year, the Lakeland Book of the Year awards […]
As long periods of warm sunshine are expected to stay, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking everyone to take extra care to enjoy the hot weather safely and to use services wisely ahead of three-day junior doctors strike. As the temperatures rise, so do the number of 999 calls the ambulance service receives with […]
The highly anticipated reopening of Abingdon Street Market has arrived, giving attendees the first-look opportunity as well as providing an array of performances and entertainment as it celebrates its launch. The launch is significant and is part of a much wider plan to regenerate Blackpool, boosting the economy, creating jobs and providing more things to […]
A man who had indecent images of children on his devices has become the latest offender to be sentenced after being caught by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit.Andrew Stopforth, 54, of Flookburgh, appeared before Preston Crown Court today (26 May) following investigations by detectives.His sentencing is the latest to come as a result of […]
There’s still time to book your place on this summer’s Bay Hospitals Charity Cross-Bay Walk. Tickets are now on sale for the event on Sunday 25 June, offering the chance to enjoy the unique experience of walking across the famous sands of Morecambe Bay. Led by King’s Guide to the Sands Michael Wilson, the walk […]
Cumbria Police are encouraging members of the public to tell us where you feel unsafe via the Street Safe tool. The Street Safe online tool is a free national service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you feel or have felt unsafe. This can be because of environmental issues such as […]
The Lake District National Park Authority is working with partners to launch two low-cost summer shuttle buses for summer. They will run from tomorrow (Saturday 13 May) in two key areas to help promote a more sustainable way to get around the Lakes. Emma Moody, the Lake District National Park Authority’s Lead Strategy Adviser for […]
