Coniston news

Rescue team called out of concern for wild campers

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Family member raises alarm over wild campers on fells amid freezing weather

Andy Nelmes set a new World and British National record in the Group A (HOCR) F1 class at 70.68mph

Andy Nelmes set a new World and British National record in the Group A (HOCR) F1 class at 70.68mph

Coniston Power Boat Week: 10 World Records set in 2024

People across Cumbria will be encouraged to better appreciate the night sky

People across Cumbria will be encouraged to better appreciate the night sky

Annual event across the Lake District encourages people to look to the sky

The town council said that the orchard had been the 'ambition of many local people'

The town council said that the orchard had been the 'ambition of many local people'

Local government

Land identified to establish 'community orchard' in the Lake District

Gina Campbell and Graham Turner with Bluebird K7 and the World Water Speed Record Challenge Cup

Gina Campbell and Graham Turner with Bluebird K7 and the World Water Speed Record Challenge Cup

Donald Campbell

'Record-breaking' boat is reunited with trophy

Mike Lewis (left) and Mike Browne (right) took on Coniston's Old Man - seven times

Mike Lewis (left) and Mike Browne (right) took on Coniston's Old Man - seven times

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Two men complete 24-hour loop of Coniston's Old Man ahead of Everest trip

The 'unique' event is coming soon

The 'unique' event is coming soon

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‘Unique’ adventure sport will return to the Lake District for second event

Wastewater in the lakes with Scarfell Pike in the background

Wastewater in the lakes with Scarfell Pike in the background

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Rescue team called out in the Lake District after reports of a missing person

Four Italian visitors and nine South Cumbrian locals climbing the Old Man of Coniston

Four Italian visitors and nine South Cumbrian locals climbing the Old Man of Coniston

South Cumbrian village welcomes visitors from twin town in Italy

The site of the proposed car park in Coniston (Image: Cumbria Tourism)

The site of the proposed car park in Coniston (Image: Cumbria Tourism)

Planning and development

Plans for new car park to tackle 'long-standing' parking issues approved

Ten members of Coniston Mountain Rescue Team attended

Ten members of Coniston Mountain Rescue Team attended

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Woman taken to hospital after injury descending Coniston Old Man

Station Road in Coniston

Station Road in Coniston

Delays to be expected due to temporary broadband works

Rescue at Prison Band

Rescue at Prison Band

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12 walkers lost on Lake District summit

Rescue at Sunny Bank

Rescue at Sunny Bank

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Woman tumbles down bank and sustains 'possible' spinal and head injury

Coniston Mountain Rescue called out to assist walkers

Coniston Mountain Rescue called out to assist walkers

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Lost walkers found taking refuge in a tent

Elders encouraged to keep active by canoeing in the Lake District

Elders encouraged to keep active by canoeing in the Lake District

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Elders encouraged to keep active by canoeing in the Lake District

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team attended an incident at Church Beck

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team attended an incident at Church Beck

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Ghyll scrambler flown to hospital after fall near Coniston

Coniston Mountain Rescue team base

Coniston Mountain Rescue team base

Planning and development

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Mountain rescue team lodges plans for car park

Auction House Cumbria results

Auction House Cumbria results

Check out the latest results from Auction House Cumbria

Blue-green algal bloom at Windermere

Blue-green algal bloom at Windermere

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The places in Cumbria where blue-green algae has been detected

British Handley Page Halifax Mark V heavy bomber crashed onto Great Carrs in 1944

British Handley Page Halifax Mark V heavy bomber crashed onto Great Carrs in 1944

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Wreckage of bomber that crashed into fells remains 80 years after tragedy

Cyclists at the start line of the Tour de Furness

Cyclists at the start line of the Tour de Furness

Organisers want record number of entries for 29th Tour de Furness

Coniston Goat's Water rescue

Coniston Goat's Water rescue

Woman stretchered from Lake District after injuring her ankle

Here's some ideas for where to take Dad for Father's Day lunch

Here's some ideas for where to take Dad for Father's Day lunch

Here's some ideas for where to take Dad for Father's Day lunch

These properties in the Lake District have appeared at auction

These properties in the Lake District have appeared at auction

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This is what happened when Lake District properties went under the hammer...

Two decades of Coniston Sports and Social Club will be celebrated in July

Two decades of Coniston Sports and Social Club will be celebrated in July

Clubs and societies

Sports club to celebrate its 20th anniversary with summer celebration

Cyclists from all over the UK will be coming to Coniston in May

Cyclists from all over the UK will be coming to Coniston in May

"This milestone calls for celebration" - cycling event returns to Coniston

The pupils who took part in the 'Youth Speaks' Competition

The pupils who took part in the 'Youth Speaks' Competition

Kendal Rotary Club encourages local pupils to raise their voice

Coniston is hosting its annual Power Boat week

Coniston is hosting its annual Power Boat week

Nine-year-old competing at this year's Coniston Power Boat Records Week

Jane Alice Tideswell married Aiden Pj Martin.

Jane Alice Tideswell married Aiden Pj Martin.

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'We just clicked' - Newlyweds found love of live on dating app

Coniston Stonecraft MD Brendan Donnelly

Coniston Stonecraft MD Brendan Donnelly

Slate working listed as endangered

Charity gig in memory of 'true gentleman' Stewart

Bill Smith with the wreckage of Bluebird in 2001. Inset: the team took the boat out for testing in Scotland in 2018 and has been back recently

Bill Smith with the wreckage of Bluebird in 2001. Inset: the team took the boat out for testing in Scotland in 2018 and has been back recently

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Bluebird Project defends itself after legal action taken by museum

The Chapel, Beckthwaite, formerly a workshop

The Chapel, Beckthwaite, formerly a workshop

Controversial application to convert funeral director into home withdrawn

Fire crews rush to blaze at house in Lake District village

Fire crews rush to blaze at house in Lake District village

Fire crews rush to blaze at house in Lake District village

Over 100 homes in South Lakeland affected by power cut

Over 100 homes in South Lakeland affected by power cut

Over 100 homes in South Lakeland affected by power cut

Police teams will address the work they do as part of neighbourhood policing week of action.

Police teams will address the work they do as part of neighbourhood policing week of action.

South Lakes police plan operations to support neighbourhood policing week

Cameraman Director Justin Ingham filming

Cameraman Director Justin Ingham filming

Farm set to appear on ITV's Love Your Weekend show

Judith Myers with her two daughters and son's partner

Judith Myers with her two daughters and son's partner

Woman who helps save lives and supports her town for decades

Alison Finney, Sarah Hilton and Mark Harrison with their Jungle Book entry in Coniston Water Festival's boat dressing competition in 1990

Alison Finney, Sarah Hilton and Mark Harrison with their Jungle Book entry in Coniston Water Festival's boat dressing competition in 1990

The Water Festival's classic water fun competition

Jon Watson at Tarn Hows

Jon Watson at Tarn Hows

Butcher shortlisted for final of prestigious national food awards

Waterhead, and Phil's closed car park

Waterhead, and Phil's closed car park

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'Perfect storm' causes carnage at Lakes tourist hotspot

Lakeland Fair set to return in Coniston

Lakeland Fair set to return in Coniston

Dates announced for Lakeland Country Fair 2022

Cumbria County Councillor Will Clark in front of one of the new GNAAS sculptures

Cumbria County Councillor Will Clark in front of one of the new GNAAS sculptures

Special sculptures placed across Cumbria to raise money for air ambulance

MEETING: Heidi and Henrietta visited Yew Tree Farm in Coniston Picture: Steve Barber Photography

MEETING: Heidi and Henrietta visited Yew Tree Farm in Coniston Picture: Steve Barber Photography

Farm plays host to woolly unusual visitors

Army of volunteers and rangers to begin repair work remote Lake District paths

Army of volunteers and rangers to begin repair work remote Lake District paths

Army of volunteers and rangers to begin repair work to remote Lakes paths

PRINT: Gina Tawn with her print for Coniston Mountain Rescue Team

PRINT: Gina Tawn with her print for Coniston Mountain Rescue Team

Artist creates limited edition print for mountain rescue team's 75th anniversary

CONFIRMED: The event will go ahead in 2022. Picture: Chris West, Grizedale Stages Rally 2016

CONFIRMED: The event will go ahead in 2022. Picture: Chris West, Grizedale Stages Rally 2016

Popular Lake District rally rescued by sponsorship of local business

CAMPAIGN: Sandy Childs is gunning for a speed reduction along the A593 at Little Arrow

CAMPAIGN: Sandy Childs is gunning for a speed reduction along the A593 at Little Arrow

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B&B owner warns 'someone is going to die' without lower speed limit along A-road

Hundreds of homes could be without power until tomorrow afternoon

Hundreds of homes could be without power until tomorrow afternoon

Hundreds of homes in south Cumbria could be without power until tomorrow evening

PICTURED: Coniston Medical Practice Google Maps

PICTURED: Coniston Medical Practice Google Maps

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New partner wanted for GP practice

ONE-OFF: Rock Cottage DIning host this special event

ONE-OFF: Rock Cottage DIning host this special event

One-night-only Lake District dining event announced

PLANS: Cars parked on the site

PLANS: Cars parked on the site

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Appeal over controversial car park rejected

LEGEND: The event is to celebrate the achievements of Donald Campbell CBE

LEGEND: The event is to celebrate the achievements of Donald Campbell CBE

100th birthday of Lakeland speed ace to be finally celebrated