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NOMINATIONS and entries have now closed for this year's prestigious Cumbria Farmer Awards.

Eric Freeman, the farmer and broadcaster, who has died aged 91, was a figure straight out of Laurie Lee. Dressed in archaic leather leggings, linen smock, red neckerchief and top hat, with an enormous beard and an extravagantly broken nose, he described himself as “Gloucestershire first, English second and British third”.

THE third Cumbria Farmer Awards has received widespread praise from farmers, industry professionals and local dignitaries.

NOMINATIONS are closed and judging is taking place for our prestigious Cumbria Farmer Awards 2023, which aim to shine a light on the dedicated work…

A CUMBRIAN broadcaster has been announced as the first ever patron of a charity that supports unpaid carers in the area. Caz Graham, from Kendal, says she is excited and honoured at being announced as patron of Carer Support South Lakes, which supports hundreds of unpaid carers each year. The Kendal-based charity helps people of all ages to cope with the pressures of looking after loved ones. Ms Graham, who broadcasts nationally on BBC Radio 4, believes the support offered by the charity is vital to so many.  “Carer Support South Lakes is a crucial organisation for anyone of us w...