They say you are never too far from good food in Cumbria, and TV personality and cook Harrison Ward is keen to showcase how visitors and residents can eat their […]
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Guide dog puppies and their owners set to travel on board Stagecoach buses for free in new scheme
Cute new passengers will soon be spotted on board buses thanks to a partnership between Stagecoach and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire has joined forces […]
Stagecoach timetable changes for Cumbria
Stagecoach has announced a series of timetable changes designed to improve punctuality and reliability across Cumbria this autumn. The changes which take effect from 2 September will improve the bus […]
10 of the best summer walks by bus
At last! The weather’s warmed up and the days are longer. Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time for exploring the Cumbrian countryside at a leisurely pace or for heading […]
Make the most of summer with 10 things to do in north Cumbria – and all by bus
While the weather may not have realised it yet, summer is here and the long school holidays will soon be upon us. Some families will relish it, while others might […]
10 of the best walks from the UK’s most scenic bus route
The 555 bus is one of the jewels in the crown of the bus network – and is regularly hailed as one of the most scenic routes in the UK. […]
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits on another Grand Day Out
Despite rain and overcast skies, the latest Grand Day Out hosted by Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire brought smiles to the faces of those taking part. The Grand Days Out […]
£1m investment announced by Stagecoach for new West Cumbrian buses
A million pounds investment is putting more buses on the road across West Cumbria. Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire has announced that it is introducing brand new buses for exclusive […]
10 of the best spring walks in Cumbria and the Lake District – and all accessible by bus
After winter’s pallor, the landscape of Cumbria and the Lake District regains its colour in spring. The change begins with a few wildflowers, including daffodils and bluebells, before gradually moving […]
Catch the bus to the Marmalade Festival
Visitors to the World Marmalade Awards and Festival this Saturday can travel there on a special Stagecoach bus. The Marmalade Bus provides an hourly shuttle service between Penrith Railway Station, […]
Minister for Transport launches new consultation at Stagecoach in Carlisle
The challenges of recruiting young people to become bus drivers was the focus of a ministerial visit to Stagecoach in Carlisle this week. Guy Opperman, MP who is the Minister […]
Bus driver celebrates 30 years doing the job he dreamed of as a small boy
Not many people get to do the job they dreamed of as a child, but one Stagecoach employee is celebrating 30 years in the career he always aspired to. Kevin […]
Whether witnessing ghostly apparitions to watching families grow, life as a bus driver is always different
From ghostly encounters to battling Storm Desmond, life as a Stagecoach bus driver is never uneventful. John Coward, 59, has just marked 35 years’ service with the company – initially […]
A stop gap job became a lifetime career for one Kendal driver, as he now celebrates 25 years with Stagecoach
A job ‘to tide him over’ turned into a lifelong career for one bus company employee, who has now celebrated more than 25 years with the company. John Mitchell is […]
Pensioners discover a hidden side to Cockermouth thanks to their latest Grand Day Out
An exploration into the hidden corners of Cockermouth greeted 30 older people who took part in Stagecoach’s latest Grand Day Out. The Grand Days Out were launched as a one-off […]
Pupils’ bid to catch bus poster vandals
Pupils at a Cumbrian primary school are hot on the heels of vandals who wrecked a bus shelter poster they had designed to promote the service. The children at Kirkbride […]
More time to explore Cumbria, as Stagecoach launches its new summer timetable
Tourists and residents alike will be able to make the most of every day as they get out and about this summer, thanks to a series of earlier and later […]
The women challenging a male preserve on the buses
The women challenging a male preserve on the buses. More and more women are becoming bus drivers and engineers with Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, breaking into what has been […]