Cumbria united in support of the NHS and all who are caring for others during the coronavirus pandemic. Adults and children lined their streets or hung out of windows to applaud those frontline staff. Those who were unable honked their horns
ELEVEN people have died as a result of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Cumbria over the past few days, new NHS figures show. The updated figures for Cumbria come alongside news that a further 107 patients in England who tested positive for Covid-19 have
Self-employed people in Cumbria have given a cautious welcome to measures announced to support the UK's sole traders and freelancers during the coronavirus crisis. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced self-employed workers will be able to claim
Car parking will now be free as Allerdale council scraps charges. Following guidance that parking should be free for NHS workers and others who are helping during the coronavirus outbreak, the council will not be charging for the use of the car
A CUMBRIAN bellringer has been given an international award for his excellent abilities. Andrew Moncrief, from Cleator Moor, has autism and specific learning difficulties. He found bellringing and quickly managed the skills needed. After receiving
A stay at tranquil hideaway The Residence is an indulgent way to unwind, rest and recuperate, says Sophie Goodall. Rhythmically gliding through cool turquoise water, the hot sun baking my shoulders, I finally begin to relax. I'm surrounded by vibrant
Outraged residents have hit out at Home Group’s latest plans to convert 13 houses into flats throughout a town. The housing association has submitted plans to Copeland Borough Council to create 26 one-bedroom flats and apartments in and around Whitehaven
A national salute is set to take place to honour the hardworking NHS staff who are trying to battle coronavirus. In a gesture of thanks to the frontline healthcare heroes, everyone across the nation has been invited to join a mass round of applause
Bus services will be in place as work to replace a railway bridge battered by recent storms is carried out. Recent inspections at Parton found huge waves and gales caused cracks to appear in a railway bridge after storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge.
The BBC's director of news has warned viewers that things will "look and sound a bit different" while the corporation adapts to the coronavirus pandemic. In a blog post on the BBC website, Fran Unsworth outlined a number of changes its newsroom
Fire crews have dealt with an incident in a Cleator Moor flat. Three fire crews extinguished a fire in a flat above an optician's on the town's high street. Crews were called to the scene at 11.25am. A representative for Cumbria Police and
An Allonby man is offering to help the NHS staff and key workers by keeping them mobile. Tony Herald, 32, will provide a free car recovery service to support the emergency workers if they find that they have broken down. Tony owns a vehicle recovery
Supermarket chain Aldi has awarded its “amazing” store and distribution staff a 10 per cent bonus in recognition for their efforts during the coronavirus crisis. The company said it would be paying staff a 10 per cent bonus on hours worked effective
Some manufacturing businesses are set to fold as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on Cumbria’s economy, says a well-known figure in the sector. However, Chris Ward, who is the ambassador for manufacturing and productivity for the Cumbria
After receiving a dreaded positive result for Covid-19, an elderly man and his family were left feeling nothing but dread and worry. But despite having underlying health conditions and being set to celebrate his 72nd birthday next month, Keith Moore
Dear Guest Our hotels, spa, pubs, bars and restaurants are temporarily closed for the foreseeable future. Following government guidelines, Lake District Hotels Ltd. has temporarily closed all of its businesses as of Sunday 22nd March 2020.
CUMBRIA Police has agreed to pay most of its suppliers within a week to ease cash-flow worries for businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The county's Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall said that the Constabulary would now settle supplier
Yesterday The Bishop of Carlisle, on the instruction of the Archbishops and following Government guidance, has ordered all Church of England buildings to close until further notice. This means church buildings will not be open to weddings, baptisms
Despite confusion to some customers, a town centre supermarket has extended its parking limit. In January, it was announced that Morrisons on Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, had extended its parking limit from two hours to three. The change came after
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NINETEEN Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue spent nearly two hours saving a man who'd slipped down a gravel descent. The incident happened at Cat Ghyll, Walla Crag, near Derwentwater, on Sunday, about 2.21pm - and comes despite warnings to stay
STAY at home and save lives. It’s a message being echoed time and time again to ensure the NHS is not overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic - and in Cumbria it is no different. Dr Craig Melrose, GP clinical lead of urgent and emergency care
As the Prime Minister announces more restriction to our ordinary day-to-day lives, many of our readers have moved to homeworking. To bring you a little bit of cheer in what can be a challenging situation for many, we have asked our readers to share
