Ice caused more than 100 accidents across Cumbria - but conditions are improving say police

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Police say there have been more than reported traffic accidents in today's hazardous icy conditions which have closed roads and schools.

Road conditions across the County are improving this afternoon but police are asking drivers to remain cautious and drive with...

Hawkshead post office re-opens
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said he is ‘over the moon’ at news that Hawkshead Post Office will re-open its doors tomorrow. The MP spoke to the Post...
Unearthing Windermere’s hidden industrial heritage
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Volunteers are invited to step back in time on two archaeology-themed projects which aim to unearth Windermere’s secret industrial history. The Reflec...
Meeting to discuss concerns of Kendal traders
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South Lakeland District Council cabinet member Ian Stewart has called a meeting to address the concerns of worried traders in Kendal. Local businesse...
Quest to become Lakes Aquarium’s Young Apprentice 2012 begins
1 week 11 hours
Children with aspirations to work with animals as a career can get a fabulous foot on the ladder if they enter a competition that is searching for a y...
Major conference comes to Kendal
1 week 1 day
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that Action for Market Towns (AMT) has announced that their 2012 National Convention will be held in Kendal. The...
New hope for post office at Hawkeshead
1 week 1 day
South Lakes MP Tim Farron says he is ‘very hopeful’ that a Post Office will be reopened in Hawkshead soon.
MP launches worldwide internet campaign to boost tourism in Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be launching a campaign on Monday to boost tourism by using twitter to tell the world about the hidden gems in Cumbria. President Barack Obama during his recent State...
MP launches campaign to save recycling centres
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has launched a campaign with local Liberal Democrat councillors calling on Cumbria County Council to think again about their plans to close six recycling centres. Following...
National Park expansion good news for Cumbria
Today marks a milestone for Cumbria’s two National Parks – the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales - as the final public consultation starts to formally expand their boundaries. After two initial...
Ice safety warning and advice from doctors across Cumbria
With cold weather set to bring prolonged freezing temperatures to the county for the first time this winter, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to stay off frozen lakes, rivers and...