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Engineering work designed to increase the flood resilience of a small community in South Lakeland have been completed. Cumbria County Council has delivered the project which will provide improved protection from the risk of flooding from surface water for six properties at Colthouse, a small hamlet located near Hawkshead. The project...

Staycation alternatives for holidaymakers wanting to avoid the crowds this summer There are concerns some UK hotspots may become very busy as restrictions around international travel remain uncertain Updated Sign up now! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice An accommodation lettings specialist has ...

Staycation alternatives for holidaymakers wanting to avoid the crowds this summer There are concerns some UK hotspots may become very busy as restrictions around international travel remain uncertain Sign up here! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice An accommodation lettings specialist has unveiled...

Go mountain biking in the forest, follow woodland trails, or play Pooh sticks from the actual bridge – then cosy up in a country hotel

Firstly, this weekend sees the return of Holker Hall’s Spring Fair. The annual event will see a host of delicious food, hand-made crafts and gift exhibitors at the 19th century hall in Grange. Visitors can also expect glorious flowers and plants and lively entertainment, as well as the fair’s first ever dog show. Another great day out can be had at the picturesque Sizergh Castle, near Kendal. The Gothic home to the Strickland family can be viewed from the gardens currently, with the...

But getting caught short may ruin your day. Last year brothers Thomas and Charles Riley set up website Lockdown Loo to help people get access to facilities which are open. The website shares the location of every public toilet currently open in the UK has been created. It features an interactive map with close to 6,000 public toilets listed. Many public toilets were temporarily closed during the various lockdowns. The site allows users to search for facilities that are currently ope...

Lake District National Park Authority planning applications received, week commencing April 12 5no. close growing ash trees all suffering from ash die-back and leaning towards adjacent land to be removed prior to completion of ongoing residential development Replace with 10no. new trees spread more evenly along boundary (species to be agreed with LDNPA), Pow Wood, Portinscale, Keswick. For Mr K Thoburn. Demolition of existing outbuildings & garage. Extensions and alterations, largely on exi...

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Open Monday -Saturday 9am - Late Message for customers - We can’t wait to welcome everybody, and get back to doing what we love. Kim, Hayley & Leah Online booking App. Halo beauty & co Vintage at Maysons Opening date: Monday April 12. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. Message for customers - We’ve missed all our lovely customers and look forward to welcoming you back for the first time in 2021 now we’ve restocked with lots of rare and collectable vin...

A new voucher scheme has given the green light for the roll-out of superfast rural broadband in Cumbria. The scheme launched earlier this month and picks up where previous vouchers left off at the end of March. Cumbria County Councillor Matt Brereton welcomes the new scheme, which will offer certainty to those communities across Cumbria that are working or hoping to work with Broadband for the Rural North, or B4RN, to bring the worlds fastest broadband to rural areas. Cllr Brereton, who...