Westmorland and Furness Council leader's expenses have risen in 2025. According to a freedom of information request (FOI), council leader Jonathan Brook (Liberal Democrats) topped the expenses leader ...

A GP from Bentham Medical Practice was suspended for nine months after writing prescriptions in others’ names and giving them to himself ...

Planning permission for two controversial battery storage facilities outside of Kendal have been approved by the council.

Dogs panting is usually normal and can happen for lots of reasons, but sometimes it might mean there’s a problem to check. PDSA Vet Emma Fisher ...

Two more designated bathing sites in Cumbria were given “do not swim” advisories by the Agency earlier this week bringing the ...

An opticians has unveiled a new look following a £60,000 refurbishment. Specsavers Kendal, which has been serving the community for 32 years, has undergone the upgrade with the aim of improving the ...

A rainforest, an Iron Age hillfort, and a Cumbrian valley are the latest landscapes to feature in a new series of 360-degree.

Guide Dogs for the blind held a store at Cockermouth show to raise awareness and support for volunteers who raise and train the puppies.

Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, an August Bank Holiday event is embarking on a new strategy led by Marcia Reid Fotheringham, committee member and former High Sheriff of Cumbria, to attract more ...

A walking festival is set to return to Kendal this August Bank Holiday weekend. The Kendal Walking Festival will take place from Friday, August 22, to Monday, August 25, offering a programme of guided ...

A rare tour has revealed the history, geology, and craftsmanship behind one of Cumbria’s most iconic building materials.