Business and political leaders call for easing of wedding restrictions
WEDDING venue providers in the South Lakes are urging sector-specific relaxation of Covid rules in order to remain commercially viable.
Latest Coronavirus numbers in Cumbria - Friday, October 2
ALMOST 40 new coronavirus (Covid-19) cases have been officially recorded in Cumbria over the past week.
Barrow and Furness added to national watchlist as new restrictions rolled out across county
BARROW and Furness has been added to a national watchlist for areas experiencing some of the highest rates of Covid-19 infections in the UK.
MP issues stark warning ahead of key Cumbrian coal mine decision
A SOUTH Cumbria MP has said that approval of a new deep mine near Whitehaven would be a 'catastrophic' development in the fight against climate breakdown.
New provider to be sought for threatened GP surgery after unanimous vote
HEALTH chiefs in south Cumbria have ruled unanimously to find a new provider for a threatened South Lakes GP Surgery.
South Cumbria district identified as Covid-19 'area of concern' nationally
A South Cumbria district council has been added to a national watchlist for areas experiencing some of the highest rates of Covid-19 infections in the UK.
Area awaits new Covid-19 restrictions ahead of public health meeting today
SOUTH Lakeland residents could today find out whether new Covid-19 restrictions will be applied to the district.
Troubled waters ahead of key coal mine decision
AHEAD of a key call over the application for a new coal mine in the west of the county, Extinction Rebellion South Lakes (XRSL) protesters have taken to the water to voice their discontent at the council’s expected resolution.
Threatened GP surgery’s fate could be decided today
THE future of a threatened South Lakes GP surgery could soon be decided.
Brexit bill 'undermines' county farming
THE MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale has warned of the 'undermining' effects the Government's Brexit legislation may have for Cumbria's farming and agriculture sector.
