Askam in Furness7 Jan 2026Protection orders to tackle illegal campingAnti-social behaviour at sites in and around the Lake District will soon result in a possible fine.7 Jan 20267 Sep 2025Documentary photographer's unseen work on displayA gallery tracks down the portrait subjects of Chris Killip's Askam-in-Furness series.7 Sep 20251 Mar 2025Solar farm plans submitted for approvalIf approved, the 19.3-hectare site near Askam would be located north of an existing solar farm.1 Mar 20256 Sep 2024Approval sought for station's cracking repairsSurveys found defects in brickwork, timber and the chimneys at the 1951-built station.6 Sep 202415 Aug 2024'My home's a working museum piece, it's a gem'Davy Keenan has lived on water for more than 50 years and now spends his time aboard 'Little Gem'.15 Aug 202418 Jun 2024Paralysed adventurers plan to canoe Zambezi RiverThree wheelchair users hope to raise £100,000 by canoeing along Africa's fourth largest river.18 Jun 202425 Apr 2024Businesses back 233 lodge resort planThe plans replace a much larger application which was withdrawn following thousands of objections.25 Apr 202427 Feb 2024Council fears holiday resort could set 'precedent'Askam and Ireleth parish council say the "scale, type and location" of the plans is not "acceptable".27 Feb 202426 Jan 2024King ‘notes’ campaign against holiday resortKing Charles' letter said he had taken "careful note" of the campaign to stop the development.26 Jan 2024...
