Kirkby Lonsdale3 days agoCoroner calls for action after runner electrocutedJohn Oates, known as Harry, died after coming into contact with a low-hanging cable, a report says.3 days ago31 Dec 2025Holiday pods refused over 'eroding character' fearWestmorland and Furness Council turns down the plans for six new holiday lets.31 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Runner electrocuted by low-hanging live cable The 29-year-old died after coming into contact with live cable on a footpath, an inquest is told.17 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Cumbria stories you might have missedA private school raising money to stay open and the UK's largest floating solar farm gets approval.30 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Beauty spot 'should never have been closed'The town council's technical team says ground monitoring shows very little "significant" movement.24 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Cumbria stories you might have missedThe first snow of the season, hotel worker accommodation plans and an unlikely rescue call-out.23 Nov 20255 Oct 2025Police offer to help perpetrators of theftsOfficers say they will "work with the youngsters" if they were prepared to fix their mistakes.5 Oct 202525 May 2025Boys, 10, arrested on suspicion of burglaryThree boys, all aged 10, are questioned following a burglary and criminal damage in Cumbria.25 May 20255 Apr 2025Fatal fire-hit road reopens to vehiclesMarket Street in Kirkby Lonsdale reopens following a "devastating" fire in December.5 Apr 2025...
