The Keswick Convention was always a controversial subject with local residents. Spread over three weeks the annual religious gathering attracts… Read more Keswick traders call for rethink over “parasytic” Convention
Tag: Cumbria
Military flies to aid of cut-off communities
MILITARY personnel were drafted in this week to airlift much needed supplies to isolated and vulnerable residents around eastern parts… Read more Military flies to aid of cut-off communities
Horse fair “attracting wrong type of people”, says gypsy leader
Following on from my earlier reports from the horse fair this was another of those unexpected comments which made the… Read more Horse fair “attracting wrong type of people”, says gypsy leader
Marli takes honours in first major trail of season
When I first started working in Cumbria I was introduced to a sport that is strongly unique to the north… Read more Marli takes honours in first major trail of season
On target for a great break in the Lakes
Of course travel writing is not limited to far flung and glamorous locations as we are spoilt for choice for… Read more On target for a great break in the Lakes
Appleby flood measures will not be based on “half the story”
THERE is too much gravel clogging the River Eden according to Appleby residents who attended a public meeting this week.… Read more Appleby flood measures will not be based on “half the story”
Business boost to villages which felt the full force of December storms
TWO Lakeland villages, which felt the full force of Storm Desmond, were overrun with visitors during the half term break,… Read more Business boost to villages which felt the full force of December storms
Able to see both sides again …
A LAKELAND community which has been divided since the floods of Storm Desmond was reunited at a special ceremony at… Read more Able to see both sides again …
Huge cheer as two sides of community are reunited
GETTING direct traffic back into Pooley Bridge came one step closer this week as the nose of a replacement crossing… Read more Huge cheer as two sides of community are reunited
Easter opening looking good at Pooley Bridge — and work starts at Eamont
CONTRACTORS are hopeful that a replacement crossing will have finally spanned the River Eamont at Pooley Bridge by tomorrow or… Read more Easter opening looking good at Pooley Bridge — and work starts at Eamont
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