FROM plans to build 53 homes on the outskirts of Penrith to the approval of converting a former Wilko store into a bar , here's the list of planning developments from across Cumbria this week.

PLANS for a boathouse on the shore of Windermere have been turned down, with planners labelling the proposals an ‘incongruous addition’.

Why do so many people buy the Tesla Model Y? Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield borrowed one to see what the appeal is ...

Post Offices across Cumbria and the Lake District have vowed to step up in the aftermath of bank branch closures across the ...

Winfield Town Marshal Dan Ball was placed on administrative leave following a meeting with two members of the town council on Thursday. Councilman Zack Beaver, R-at large, who serves as the ...

A Lake District town has been named in the top five 'DINK' locations in the UK. ABTA - the travel association has reported a 4% increase in couples-only holidays year over year.

RETURNING visitors are a sure sign of success in the hospitality and tourism trade. Loyal customers become the backbone of every business. Even the DUCKS go back for more every year. Granted they ...

Residents have expressed concern over the closure of a town's last bank. NatWest announced its Windermere branch in the Lake ...

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The Environment Agency (EA) installed the monitors at Cunsey Beck, which feeds into Windermere in the Lake District, after a fish kill in June 2022 in which "100% of life" within the river was ...

On the lip of Lake Waitaki, it was left by behind by industrial progress. However, being on a major tourist highway, to the major town of Oamaru, there is hope for its revival as a reception venue ...

Lake Windermere is visible on ... provides a relaxing stay overlooking the town’s market square, just 10 minutes from Thirlmere. The Lake District may not be renowned for its beaches, but ...