Kendal2 days agoHow a rural county hopes to grow its comedy sceneLocal comedians and comedy lovers are trying to bring more gigs to Cumbria.2 days ago4 days agoFear M6 works could keep residents up at nightA councillor says people in Kendal would bear the brunt of noisy lorry traffic during the works.4 days ago7 days agoRevised flood defences plan submittedThe Environment Agency says a wall and embankment would protect thousands of homes and businesses.7 days ago8 days agoSpring's first flowers bloom as nature awakensThe BBC's Weather Watchers share photographs as the first glimpses of spring appear.8 days ago2 Apr 2026Where in Cumbria is bidding for Town of Culture?Barrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ulverston and Kendal submit bids to become the inaugural Town of Culture.2 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Charity spends £1k a month removing unsellable itemsSt John's Hospice says shops are being given stained clothing and broken furniture.31 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Hopes festival legacy will aid Town of Culture bidUlverston joins Cumbrian locations Barrow, Kendal, and Kirkby Lonsdale in bidding for the £3m prize.30 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Teacher of girl killed on pitch praises communityNick Turley says the head of a school where a boy died in the Manchester bombing is supporting him.25 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Tens of thousands of trees handed out to residentsWestmorland and Furness Council wants to plant one new tree per resident living there.22 Mar 2026...
