cumbria News

Fieldskills has just been confirmed as the North West's first approved training provider for the Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL). This recognises Fieldskills’ role as one of the outdoor industry’s leading training providers.

They’ve travelled all over the world – to the highest mountains, the hottest deserts and the icy poles. What will they chose as their 5 favourite photos? This Weds hear 5 explorers talk about their chosen photos at Kendal Explorers Connect.

Lake District, U.K. based Better Photos have started the Campaign Against Cruelty to Pixels (CACPIX). Its mission: To stop people doing terrible things to pixels and encourage everyone to love their pixels.

Katrin Karuse, Assistant Manager of The Great Escape Coffee Shop in Cumbria has been awarded her fourth barista qualification.

Ulverston based ecommerce specialist Etail Systems has developed a new service that can help retailers sell more products online.

Cumbria woman spends the day with garden designer and TV personality Diarmuid Gavin.

A council was today accused of “living in the dark ages” after threatening to tear down home owners’ solar panel arrays.

If it’s good enough for the Middleton family, it’s probably good enough for your family too! The Middletons love the Lake District and it's even been depicted on their new coat of arms.

Hawkshead Brewery will be marking the annual Damson Day celebration in the Lyth Valley with two unique stouts brewed using damsons harvested in the valley.

Cumbria's top chefs join together for Taste Cumbria Food Festival

Avant-garde fashion designer, Angy Morton, has organised an unusual fashion shoot to pose the question, “What if the heir to the throne had really chosen an ‘ordinary’ girl to be his bride?”

The Lake District is an inspiring area of natural beauty that offers an enormous range of relaxing and rejuvenating experiences. Enjoy a stay at The Byre, Cartmel, and enjoy what Cumbria has to offer at this time of year!

Rhyl. Porthmadog. Glasgow. Cheshire. Cumbria. The Lake District. What do these places have in common?

Line-up and info on this year's very special Cumbrian festival

Fieldskills brings a fresh take on Outdoor First Aid training in Cumbria, using its roots planted in steaming jungles and adventurous expeditions worldwide to bring fun, hands-on and practical training to all.

Discover some of the best rivers to fish in the North of England, with legendary fishing shop, John Norris of Penrith.

With a decade of expedition experience around the world, Fieldskills brings specialist First Aid training to Cumbria. From courses in First Aid at Work to Outdoor First Aid, Fieldskills is offering local businesses the latest in First Aid training.

The company behind the service, Loyal To Cumbria Ltd have chosen the number because it corresponds to the company’s initials. LTC is 582 on your phone handset.

Goosemire Cottages are excited to announce the launch of one new property and one refurbished property within their portfolio.

Forensic marking product SelectaDNA is being used in flood-affected areas of West Cumbria as local Police take to the streets to continue their efforts to prevent looting in the area.

Plans are in place to build a new temporary road bridge to replace one of Cumbria’s ‘washed away’ bridges, just weeks after devastating floods hit the county.

The Wedding Fayre held at Inn on the Lake, Glenridding surprised potential brides by announcing the hotel can double their capacity and revealed one of the prettiest new locations to exchange vows.

The Portakabin rapid-response team has installed an interim building for two Cockermouth GP surgeries, which serve 15,000 patients, after their buildings were destroyed in the Cumbria floods.

A trade body representing the building preservation industry is urging property and home owners in Cumbria to get in touch for professional advice following the recent floods.

The weather has been very cruel to the United Kingdom this Winter but why let that stop you enjoying Christmas festivities.

More rain is predicted for this weekend, as low pressure brings up to 40mm of rain. Cumbria has already felt the brunt of the weather, but more is scheduled to come.

Sending a simple short-code by text results in a call-back or postal pack, making the txt2 24/7 SMS response channel very discreet and accessible

Northern Security Ltd would like to reassure all their customers, and the people or Carlisle, that they are not involved in the recent fiasco where numerous illegal immigrant security guards were given SIA licences.

For the 4th successive year the Lodore Falls Hotel has taken an award at the Keswick Tourism Association ‘Keswick in Bloom’ Competition.

Flower Photography Evening in Aid of Local Charity (Cumbria, UK)

Hillthwaite House Hotel, the luxury hotel in Windermere is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member of the management team.

The Lake District Hotels Group is still attracting strong demand for wedding bookings despite the effect of the recession.

Holidaycottagescumbria.com are pleased to announce the addition of Hardcragg Hall to their portfolio of Lake District self catering properties.

Book signings by author Mark S Elliott for his latest book : Waterside Walks in Cumbria and the Lake District. Location: Waterstones Book Store, CARLISLE, Cumbria, UK, 23rd May, 12-2pm Waterstones Book Store, KENDAL, Cumbria, UK, 30th May, 12-2pm

The Castle Inn Hotel & Spa near Keswick are pleased to announce a wedding fayre with a difference on Sunday 8th March.

Chance encounters has led to three rookie movie makers clinching top recognition in the acclaimed Adventure Film Academy’s annual short picture contest.

Tebay Services, the only family owned and run motorway services in Britain has just achieved another first by opening the first and only Butchers counter on the British motorway.

Goosemire Cottages, the family owned and run Cumbria self catering accommodation company based in Kendal, Cumbria are pleased to announce the launch the redesign and rebranding of their website Goosemirecottages.co.uk.

Lake District Now is a new web site create by Lake District lovers for Lake District lovers which is updated daily