Kendal31 Dec 2025Holiday pods refused over 'eroding character' fearWestmorland and Furness Council turns down the plans for six new holiday lets.31 Dec 202530 Dec 2025Lioness and scientist make New Year Honours listGeorgia Stanway is one of the Cumbrians to receive honours this year.30 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Grieving couple help others say goodbye to babiesChelsea Turrell says a cold cot gave her 10 days to spend with her baby, which she "cherishes".28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Boots and rope from 1925 Scafell climb in archiveStories of Cumbria's climbing pioneers are being celebrated in the mountaineering archive.27 Dec 202526 Dec 2025Medieval loo and evidence of a murder among finds of 2025Other finds include a Bronze Age coffin and human remains thought to belong to shipwreck victims.26 Dec 202521 Dec 2025How would Wainwright view those walking his Lake District fells today?A series of interviews featuring fell writer Alfred Wainwright are released in a new podcast.21 Dec 202520 Dec 2025We bid farewell to autumn with your seasonal shotsWith the Winter Solstice approaching, we take a look back at some autumn pictures. 20 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Man told to wait eight hours in A&E or go homeChris Mullen says Royal Lancaster Infirmary A&E staff told him to go home or wait for eight hours.18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Rural students face 'draining' commute to coursesSome animal and farming students in Cumbria say they have to travel three hours each way for lessons.17 Dec 2025...