The Lake District Messenger

Red kites settling into life in the Lake District

Magnificent birds of prey that are being reintroduced into the Lakes at Grizedale Forest are doing well according to wildlife experts.  

South Lakes sheepdog trials

SouthLakes will be hosting two of the country’s most rural days out in August, when both the Lake District Sheepdog Trials and the Rydal Sheepdog Trials will take place at Ings near Kendal an

Cumbrian woman receive Scouting awards

The Scout Association has awarded 16 Scout Badges to a variety of individuals and groups in the public eye, as it reveals the recipients of the annual Scout Birthday Honours List – including

Local views sought on Cumbrian holiday lettings proposals

Local views are being sought on proposals to change the special tax rules for furnished holiday homes across Cumbria which are let out during the year.

Open water swimming championships in the Lakes

The British Long Distance Swimming Association is hosting their Long Distance, open water Championships in Ullswater.

Have a blast with clay pigeon shooting in the Lakes

 New clay pigeon shooting courses are being launched in the Lake District this month.  

Attempted gun robbery – police arrest

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted armed robbery at a petrol station in Cumbria.

Barrow attack man arrested

 A man has been arrested after another man was seriously assaulted in Cumbria.

Border City Wheelers cyclists injured

Five cyclists were injured when a car swerved into them on a road in Cumbria.

Training for an equestrian career in the Lakes

As it enters into an exciting phase of new development Bigland Hall Equestrian has been chosen as one of the 12 elite Horse Power training centres of excellence in the North West. 

Enjoy a Roman experience In Augustus

Now in what the Romans knew as the month of Augustus, a Roman experience is on offer in the western Lake District every Mercuris – Wednesday - courtesy of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.<

Come Out Of Your Shell at Lake’s attraction

Lake Districtvisitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, has a variety of additional activities on offer between July 31 and August 15, as it helps celebrate National Marine Week and the sea life living ar

Accountant walks the wall for hospital scheme

President of the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants, John Hunston, has achieved his aim of walking Hadrian's Wall in just one long weekend.  

Knife threat – man arrested

A man has been arrested and detectives have launched an investigation after an aggravated burglary near Keswick yesterday evening.  

TV cook off at local show

The Good Food Channel is looking for neighbouring communities to see who can make the most amazing supersized version of a local dish, they have chosen Cumbria and the Cumberland Sausage as one of

Off duty officer wrestles alleged armed robber

 An off duty inspector wrestled an alleged armed robber in the early hours of the morning.
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