The temperatures may have plummeted recently but if you wrap up warm, this is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy Cumbria’s winter wildlife. You’ll see a myriad of migratory wildfowl over-wintering on our milder shores, and you could be treated to
In case you are wondering, I can’t write about the elections because they are held when our deadline has come and gone – which is pretty inconsiderate of whoever decided on the date and time. On that note, why are elections always held on a Thursday
Isaac House is a deceptively spacious end-terraced Georgian town house with four floors of accommodation in the heart of Cockermouth. It is run as a successful holiday let but would also be ideal for a young family, retirees, an Airbnb or as a second
Police are warning drug users of a 'high potency batch of heroin' in Cumbria. The batch is causing dangerous side effects to drug users and officers are urging users to rethink their actions. Detective Sergeant Dave Howard for Cumbria police
Plans to change part of the ex-NatWest property in Cockermouth into a hot food takeaway have been approved with a mixed reaction from the town’s traders. The proposal to alter part of the vacant bank premises on Station Street to a takeaway, with
I HAVE recently ticked off a long-held desire to learn about ceramic restoration. I wouldn’t say I am fully competent yet but I know which adhesives to use, how to replace a missing chunk of porcelain from that favourite jug and… how to learn some
Police have issued a warning to motorists after a crash on Kirkstone Pass. Just before 11 am emergency services were called to action after a report of a crash. Police, fire, ambulance and the GNAAS were called to assist. Two cars have crashed
I hope you appreciate I’m not doing myself any favours here – I’m divulging secrets that I’d planned on taking to the grave, but stupidity compelled me to share my most recent escapades. I was reading about how a lady was forced to travel elsewhere
A man stranded in a blizzard was forced to call for help. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were called yesterday to battle through deep snow and wind to rescue him. The walker had become lost on the summit of Cross Fell as blizzard conditions worsened
With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are taking the opportunity to dress up the house with an array of decorations. Interestingly, many plants have become symbolic with Christmas, none so much as the Christmas tree, which is generally
MOTORISTS are being warned after a number of roads are affected by snow and ice. The Met Office has issued another weather warning for Cumbria overnight. A forecaster for the Met Office said: Areas of rain and hill snow seem likely to affect
Three boys whose quick-thinking actions saved their friend were awarded for their bravery last week. Seaton youngsters Ross Powell, James Chambers and Robbie Park attended the Chief Constable's Awards on December 6 to receive the prestigious commendation
