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Last-minute festival axe leaves sellers scrambling
Baker Jeni Ball said she had made 600 brownies for Saturday's festival [Jeni Ball] Stallholders have been left scrambling to sell their wares after an annual winter festival was called off with less than 24 hours' notice. Penrith's Winter Droving was cancelled earlier due to forecasts of high wind gusts in Cumbria. Festival director Adrian Lochhead said Saturday's event had many temporary structures such as gazebos and that if anyone got hurt it would be his fault.
Residents return home after industrial shed fire
Residents who were evacuated from their homes when a fire erupted in an industrial shed containing highly flammable cylinders have been able to return to their properties. About 30 people living close to the blaze in Bolton Street, Workington, were asked to leave at 17:30 BST on Monday. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service's area manager Stuart Hook said the fire was not large but "there was a danger with the two acetylene cylinders". No-one was injured.
MP pushing for return of passenger ferries
October 1, 2024 at 9:28 AM Passenger ferries between Whitehaven and the Isle of Man have not run for several years [BBC] An MP has said bringing back a passenger ferry service would help revive a town. Josh MacAlister said a recent survey carried out in Whitehaven found residents were interested in reintroducing ferries between the town and the Isle of Man.
'Trails of destruction' left in the Lakes
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Police 'very concerned' about casino plans
Officers say they have concerns about plans for a 24-hour casino in an area which suffers from anti-social behaviour. Plans were put forward in July by Luxury Leisure to convert the former Shoe Zone on Dalton Road, in Barrow, Cumbria, into an Admiral-operated adult gaming centre. In a planning consultation, Cumbria Constabulary said it believed round-the-clock operation of the proposed casino would go against its efforts to address negative behaviour.
Town's businesses optimistic despite challenges
Some Maryport businesses say there is a "buzz" in the town [Alan Bowe] Businesses in a coastal town say its High Street is doing well despite recent challenges. A recent report from the Federation of Small Businesses found that 70% of High Street shop owners were at risk of closing.
'Gutsy' gulls dive-bombing town's residents
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'Gutsy' gulls dive-bombing town's residents
Annie Bowe - BBC Cumbria July 31, 2024 at 8:21 AM·1 min read Residents say "gutsy" gulls are increasingly flying at them and generally creating havoc. People in Penrith, Cumbria, have been sharing their frustrations on a social media group for the town. One member said: "I'm sick of being dive-bombed by them when out on my mobility scooter.
Town's independent 1920s cinema to close
July 24, 2024 at 7:35 AM The manager said decreased footfall and increased competition in the area contributed to the closure [Charles Morris] The future of an independent cinema is uncertain after its manager decided not to renew the lease. The Royalty Cinema in Bowness-on-Windermere has been open since 1927, and Charles Morris has been the manager since 1992.
Carlisle United exhibition celebrates 120 years
Carlisle United exhibition celebrates 120 years By Annie Bowe, BBC Radio Cumbria BBC The exhibition documents key moments in the club's history A football club is celebrating more than a century of its history through a new exhibition. Backing the Blues: 120 years of Carlisle United will feature audio recordings, fan memorabilia and behind the scenes footage. Some items which make up the display were donated by lifelong supporters following a public appeal.
Sighted guides needed to help visually impaired enjoy Lakes
Sighted guides sought to help 'paint' Lakes picture By Annie Bowe & Hannah Mitchell, BBC Cumbria BBC Lee Hodgson said he would stay in the Lakes for longer if there were more sighted guides A blind man is calling for volunteers to act as sighted guides to help visually impaired people "paint a picture" of the Lake District. Lee Hodgson, regularly travels from his home in St Helens, Merseyside, to enjoy the beauty spots of Windermere.
Cockermouth art gallery blames bridge repairs for closure
Gallery owners say roadworks contributed to closure By Annie Bowe, Hannah Mitchell, BBC Radio Cumbria BBC Carlie-Rose and Ben Bush said they "loved" working with the Cockermouth community The owners of an art gallery say months of roadworks outside their business contributed to their decision to permanently close.
Cumbrian couple left out of rural fast internet scheme
Couple left in slow internet limbo By Annie Bowe & John Bowness, BBC Cumbria BBC Iona Giagnoni and her husband Ricardo say the situation is "very frustrating" A couple say they are not getting a fast internet connection being offered to people in their village because they live beside a railway line. Government-appointed contractor Fibrus will not connect a cable across the line to Iona and Ricardo Giagnoni's home in Crosby, Cumbria, and they are not eligible for help with a satellite connection.
Row over Windermere Lake District 'gateway' scheme Original
Row over Lakes housing and transport scheme By Annie Bowe, BBC Cumbria REUTERS/Phil Noble Millions of tourists visit Windermere each year A row has erupted over a proposal to improve transport and increase housing in the Lake District. The Windermere Gateway project aims to tackle traffic flow, redevelop the town’s railway station and build affordable homes for local people.
Walney pupils creating lakeside Spell Garden at Windermere
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Pupils creating woodland garden inspired by book
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Pupils creating woodland garden inspired by book
Annie Bowe - BBC Radio Cumbria June 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM·1 min read Primary school students are helping to create a woodland garden. Work has started on the Spell Garden, which will be located at YMCA Lakeside, Windermere. It will include artwork from pupils at South Walney Junior School, inspired by a book by Robert MacFarlane. Designer Nicola Hills said: "I want it to be for everyone. And I want children from Walney to feel it is as much theirs as anybody else's".
Campaign to tackle domestic abuse during Euros
Annie Bowe - BBC Cumbria June 12, 2024 at 7:50 AM·1 min read A police force has launched a campaign to tackle domestic abuse and violence during Euro 2024. Cumbria Police said it would employ extra measures to tackle offenders and protect potential victims during the football tournament. The force said occasions of "heightened emotions and alcohol" during such events can lead to a rise in abuse cases.
Gosforth roadwork diversion 'doubling' commute time
Road diversion 'doubling' journey times - commuters By Annie Bowe, BBC Cumbria Google Cumberland Council said it hoped the roadworks on the A595 would be completed by the end of June A chef has said her drive home from work can take up to four hours because of roadwork diversions. Improvement work is taking place on the A595 from New Mill to Gosforth Crossroads in Cumbria with the route closed from 22:00 BST until 05:00 BST.
Helicopter drops rocks to boost tarn wetlands
Nick Brownlee & Annie Bowe - BBC Cumbria June 10, 2024 at 6:26 AM·1 min read Conservationists have been using a helicopter to protect a remote Lake District beauty spot. The National Trust wants to preserve and expand peat wetlands at Blea Tarn in Langdale, near Ambleside. Tonnes of rocks and timber have been dropped to block water flowing into the tarn through existing natural ditches and extend the wetland.
Appleby Horse Fair
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Community 'stress' over horse fair numbers
May 22, 2024 at 12:03 PM Appleby Horse Fair is a week-long event attracting thousands of visitors [REUTERS/Phil Noble] People living near the site of Appleby Horse Fair say the number of visitors is putting "stress" on the community. Andrew Johnston, a business owner in Kirkby Stephen, said more and more visitors to the annual event are stopping in the town and the situation had changed "for the worse".
Posters keeping local dialect alive in town
A new poster campaign trying to keep a town's historic phrases alive has gone on display. The group Made in Maryport, along with Cumberland Council, has created colourful artwork which can be seen at the town's temporary Maritime Museum. Organisers say the work was inspired by the people of Maryport, their quirks, humour, and straight-talking attitude. Karen Thompson, one of the people behind the exhibition, said she was passionate about "hanging on" to local phrases.
Bowlers 'aghast' at closure of local rink
April 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM Bob Fleet says bowling helped him back to health after a triple bypass [John Bowness] A group of Cumbrian bowlers have started a campaign against plans to repurpose their rink into an indoor sports pitch. They said it would leave elderly people in Cleator Moor with less opportunities to socialise and exercise. The town deal board, which is renovating the centre, said a long mat option to play indoor bowls would be available during the off-season.
Kendal trader complains flood project is hitting footfall
Image caption, The café owner says signage deters people from visiting her business BBC News, North East and Cumbria BBC News, North East and Cumbria A café owner says she has lost trade and money because of a flood defence project. Work is being carried out in Kendal to build a defensive wall by the River Kent. Magda Szymanska-Linowiecka, who runs Waterside Café, said the lack of a route for pedestrians past the construction had halted her passing trade.
The Cost of Immigration Crackdown
Perhaps one of Donald Trump’s most controversial viewpoints is his stance on immigration; something that many of his voters found appealing. Much of this discussion focuses on immigration between the United States and Mexico. Trump, much like a child with a play set, has his heart set on building a wall between the two countries; somewhat of a plaster solution to a political topic that has seen division, protests and Government shutdowns.
The Problems With ‘Chick Flicks’
As a teenager, and even today, Chick Flicks have been some of my favourite films to watch. Mean Girls, 13 Going on 30 and Easy A are just a few of a wide range of films that often centre around young attractive females who are facing some form of life issue; often relating to romance or their social group. However, while these films can be very popular, just think of Mean Girls, which has become a cult classic, these chick flicks are still widely seen as a gimmick.
The Ethics Of The California Wildfires
This week has seen the destruction of hundreds of homes in Northern California at the hands of the California Wildfires. Currently, there are 79 confirmed dead and 1,300 people missing. The reason for the start of the fires is still in question, with the focus being on the evacuation of the citizens in the endangered areas and the containment of and prevention of more fires.
The Dangerous Intertwining of Celebrity and Politics
Kanye West is known for a lot of things; his eccentricity, his world-famous music, and more recently his controversial support of Trump. West is one of the most, if not the most, high profile supporter of Trump (that we know of), which has caused a backlash from both his fans and his fellow musicians who have criticised the musician for supporting someone with such discriminatory views.
The Demonization of Ariana Grande
Mac Miller’s death was an unexpected tragedy that once again showed that money, fame and success can’t stop the devastating effects of mental illness and addiction. At just 26 years old, Mac Miller had accumulated success as a rapper, singer and producer, with five studio albums as well as numerous mixtapes and singles. His death was met with sadness, from both fans and fellow musicians, and a realisation that invisible illnesses can be as deadly as any other.
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