Half term is the perfect excuse to get out and about with the children, and hopping on a Stagecoach bus makes days out easy, affordable and stress-free. From historic castles […]
Category: Outdoor activities
10 great walks by bus this winter
With winter weather upon us and daylight hours limited, it can be difficult to find the time to enjoy Cumbria’s beautiful countryside. But even just a few hours outdoors can […]
Walk Off the Winter Blues: Six Dog-Friendly Walks in Cumbria for January
January can feel like the longest month of the year – it’s still dark by 4 o’clock and pay day is an age away. But as it’s also National Walk […]
The fight to save Cumbria’s wildflower meadows
A project led by Cumbria Wildlife Trust and funded by broadband provider Fibrus has helped to turn around the decline in our wildflower meadows, with people across the county planting […]
School pals reunited on Stagecoach trip are stars of Christmas campaign
School friends reunited thanks to a Stagecoach bus trip after decades apart are now starring in the bus company’s Christmas adverts. Pensioners Brenda Parry and Barbara Chorley hadn’t seen each […]
Fibrus fund gives £20,000 to Cumbrian grassroots sports clubs
Twenty grassroots sports clubs have been given a funding boost by Fibrus’s Play It Forward Fund – including Riding for the Disabled which gives so much joy to youngsters with […]
A Stagecoach to the spa? It’s just the ticket…
Are you keen to pamper a loved one for Christmas? Or perhaps you fancy an indulgent getaway from the endless shopping, or some me-time in January? If so, you could […]
Plan Your Lakes Staycation by Bus This Winter with Stagecoach
There are few better times of the year than the winter to explore the Lake District, recently crowned the UK’s best staycation destination according to research conducted by Sykes Holiday Cottages – […]
Chairman hails “transformational” Fibrus Broadband partnership as Workington Town sponsorship is renewed
Workington Town chairman Graeme Peers says the support of main sponsor Fibrus Broadband has been “instrumental” in the club’s recent resurgence, helping to steady finances, grow community programmes and expand […]
Workington Town takes rugby on the road with Town on Tour community sessions
Workington Town’s ‘Town on Tour’ initiative continues to inspire young rugby league players across West Cumbria, as star players visit local junior teams to deliver fun training sessions and promote grassroots sport. […]
Futurologist predicts a bright future for Cumbria
Rural counties like Cumbria have a bright future, according to a report released today by one of the UK’s leading Altnet brands, Fibrus. ‘The Future of Rural Communities’ report challenges […]
Paragon Veterinary Practice urges pet owners to take extra care on darker nights
As the clocks have now gone back and the nights are drawing in, Paragon Veterinary Practice in Carlisle is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals […]
Workington Town Ladies finish third with Fibrus’ backing – and aim for the top next season
Workington Town Ladies are aiming to go one better and win their league in 2026 after finishing third in their first season in Women’s Rugby League One. The team was only created three years ago […]
Bonfire Night: Keeping Pets Safe During Firework Season
Bonfire Night and firework season is an exciting time for many, but for some pets it can be a source of fear and distress. At this time of year, as […]
Planning Officer’s Report Under Fire – Appeal Threat Over Dismissal of Road Safety Evidence
A planning officer’s recommendation to refuse the proposed Ullock Moss car park has been strongly criticised for disregarding clear, professional evidence of serious highway hazards on the Portinscale to Cat […]
Catch the bus to the bonfire
There are some spectacular bonfires and firework displays across Cumbria around November 5, the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’s attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. An organised display is […]
Pupils plant flowers for a greener future
Youngsters at a school near Penrith have been helping plant wildflowers as part of a project to restore sites for bees and other pollinators. Pupils at Lowther Endowed School & […]
Big turnout to see parade of historic buses through the Lakes District
There was a large turnout from curious onlookers to see a parade of historic buses pass through the Lake District, organised by the UK’s leading bus operator Stagecoach. A convoy […]