Barrow built ships to be decommissioned in money-saving cuts
TWO Barrow-built ships will be decommissioned as part of a series of money-saving cuts, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced.
Land with potential for new build housing available for offers in region of £800,000
AN IDEAL investment opportunity has arisen for a developer to purchase a plot of land with over two acres on the outskirts of a popular South Cumbrian village.
Teenager banned and fined for drink driving on A590
A TEENAGER has been sentenced in court after he was caught driving whilst over twice the legal alcohol limit on the A590.
Man accused of manipulating ex-girlfriend says he was victim of ‘numerous’ assaults
A MAN accused of being in an ‘abusive relationship’ with his ex-girlfriend has told a jury he was the victim.
Vintage café in heart of the Lake District wins national award for third year running
A VINTAGE café in the heart of the Lake District has won a national award for the third year running.
Former school governor, 77, in court after 'serious and significant one-off mistake’
A PENSIONER made a ‘serious and significant one-off mistake’ when she reversed into a pedestrian who was waiting outside a shoe shop in Cockermouth for his wife, a court heard.
'He would compare me to other women on dating apps', says alleged victim
AN ALLEGED victim in the trial of a man accused of controlling and coercive behaviour has told a court she felt ‘shy, self-conscious, and pretty depressed’ as a result of her ex-boyfriend’s actions.
Roadworks on the A590 this week - see the list
Drivers in and around South Lakeland will have five National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
'Extremely jealous’ man, 37, goes on trial accused of controlling ex-girlfriend
AN ‘EXTREMELY jealous’ man has gone on trial accused of manipulating his ex-girlfriend and mother of his two children.
Hotel reveals plans for extra bedrooms and modernisation to 'compete'
A POPULAR four-star hotel in Windermere have put in a planning permission application to extend part of the building in order to provide additional bedroom accommodation for guests.
