Kendal2 days agoMountain festival announces first poet laureateHelen Mort will be an integral to Kendal Mountain's book festival, which is marking its 10th year.2 days ago6 days agoSchool shorts and safety warnings as sun returnsTop tips and PE kits greet the latest soaring temperatures across north-east England and Cumbria.6 days ago7 days agoWork to restore ancient bridge could take monthsStonework from Nether bridge needs to be recovered from the River Kent after damage in a crash.7 days ago17 Jun 2026Man arrested after crash on bridgeA man is arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a crash on Kendal's Nether Bridge.17 Jun 202614 Jun 2026Death records show horror of unmarried mums' homeSt Monica's painted itself as helping women but the reality was far worse, as records reveal.14 Jun 202613 Jun 2026I walked the Pennine Way at 14, now at 66 I'm running itDavid Griffin, 66, on what motivates his latest bid to complete the 268-mile run within a week.13 Jun 202612 Jun 2026RNLI volunteer honoured for 'outstanding service'Brenda Couzens is among eight Cumbrian people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.12 Jun 202611 Jun 2026'Unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' homeA new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.11 Jun 202610 Jun 2026My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' homeA new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.10 Jun 2026...
