Local news from Lakes and the surrounding area
A historic lakeside pavilion within the grounds of one of Bowness' best-known hotels is set to be transformed into a new café after planning permission was granted by the Lake District National Park A
A coroner has requested police arrest and bail details after a 58-year-old Lincolnshire builder was found dead in his car near Coniston Water.
Lisa Salmon stays at a four-star, dog-friendly hotel in the Lakes with her border collie pup.
Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2026 returns to Kendal, with Asterix beating Tintin, Frank Quitely winning the Sergio Aragonés Award and more.
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Kendal October 2-4, with Belgian comics at Abbot Hall, celebrating a Palestinian arts partnership.
Lakes & Dales Co-op has helped raise nearly half a million pounds in support of dementia charities.
CUMBRIA Police have arrested three people and seized more than £20,000 in cash during a targeted operation against criminal activity on Kendal and Windermere high streets.
Calm waters, mountain backdrops and days spent on the lake are among the scenes captured in these historic photographs of Ullswater.
Organised by the Footsteps to Theatre CIC, the 'Spooky Stroll' will be held on October 30, with terrifying tales, surprises and treats along the way.
Great news for art lovers across the Lakes! After a few years away, the fantastic Lakes International Comic Art Festival is back and heading to Kendal. We're so excited to welcome this vibrant event to our community once again!
Holker Hall hosts South Lakes Great Global Greyhound Walk on September 27, with 100+ greyhounds and sighthounds supporting retired dog charity RGSL.
Good news for our beautiful lakes! Researchers have been studying the tiny organisms that call our waters home, and it seems the cyanobacteria found here are generally a friendly bunch, showing little sign of being toxic. It's always reassuring to know our precious local environment is looking healthy!
An ex social club for elderly people in the South Lakes is to go under the hammer next month.
The attraction will be opening its doors on December 5 and 6 with tickets set to be made available in the coming weeks.
From dramatic mountain passes and mirror-like lakes to picturesque villages and hidden viewpoints, the Lake District is tailor-made for a road trip.
The break-ins targeted two businesses in Kendal town centre with stock, cash takings and charity tins stolen from inside, said South Lakes Police.
Cradel Haus is working with Pure Lakes to supply handmade, small-batch soaps and toiletries across its properties.
PCSOs from South Lakes and Eden NPTs attended the North West Fraud Protect Conference on September 10.
Last week, it was announced that Eloise and Bonomanzi had been transported to Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire.
Well, you might have spotted the news making waves about our very own South Lakes Safari Zoo! It sounds like quite the adventure as two of their tall residents have been embarking on a rather lengthy journey to a new home.
