The Lake District News and Events
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The Lake District News January 1, 2026
Furness Coastguard warns of New Year’s Day sea swim dangers after Christmas tragedy
FURNESS Coastguard has warned the public about the risks involved in taking a dip in the sea off Barrow on New Year’s Day. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News December 15, 2025
A590 eastbound closed near M6 junction following crash
The A590 eastbound is closed in the Kendal area following a crash. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News November 28, 2025
Former Cumbrian homecare provider criticised for short closure notice
St Gregory’s Homecare Ltds has responded to criticism that it did not leave its service users and their families enough time to provide alternative care arrangements. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News November 11, 2025
Recap: Collision closes major route, air ambulance leaves scene
Police are currently in attendance at a two vehicle RTC between the A5284 and Burneside, which was reported at 9.52am. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News October 25, 2025
Man trapped in quicksand a ‘surreal’ reminder of the dangers on the coast
Bay Search and Rescue received an urgent call for help from Holyhead Coastguard at around 11.30am on Saturday. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News October 8, 2025
Windermere crowned the second most picturesque place to go boating in the UK
Windermere has been voted the second best place in the UK to go boating – want to find out which river beat it? The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News September 21, 2025
Inquests taking place this week in Cumbria
HERE are the inquests taking place at Cockermouth Coroner’s Court in Cumbria this week. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
The Lake District News September 4, 2025
Community mourns death of ‘brave, courageous and popular’ Cumbrian teenager
Tributes continue to be shared in memory of Cumbrian teenager who died last week on his family’s farm. The Westmorland Gazette | News …
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The Westmorland Gazette | News
- Cumbria speed camera van locations for Wednesday, January 14by isaac.cooper@newsquest.co.uk | Isaac Cooper on January 14, 2026 at 7:09 am
Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their speed camera vans for Wednesday, January 14.
- Chesney Hawkes, 'The One and Only', coming to Kendalby imogen.barber@newsquest.co.uk | Imogen Barber on January 14, 2026 at 6:00 am
Chesney Hawkes, famous for 'The One and Only', is coming to Kendal.
- Booking now open for the 2026 Cross Bay Walk with CancerCareby matthew.holmes2@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Holmes. on January 14, 2026 at 6:00 am
Organised by CancerCare, the annual event will be taking place on June 21, with spaces limited.
- 'The second chance they so deserve': RSPCA's plea to save cats with Kendal catteryby imogen.barber@newsquest.co.uk | Imogen Barber on January 14, 2026 at 6:00 am
Local animal lovers are being asked to help give vulnerable cats a second chance.
- Annual Lake District classic car show postponed to 2027by matthew.holmes2@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Holmes. on January 14, 2026 at 6:00 am
The annual charitable show, organised by the Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club, has been disrupted by 'essential' maintenance work.
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- Drone footage shows true scale of M6 bridge project ahead of weekend closureby lancslive@reachplc.com (Jon Macpherson) on January 9, 2026 at 1:08 pm
The new bridge will be installed over the motorway this weekend
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