British safari guide spent night clinging to truck in crocodile-infested waters in South Africa Mike Turner, originally from Cumbria, was trapped for 16 hours Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
Body found after London runner Edward Catmur went missing in Cumbria on New Year's Eve Edward Catmur had been planning to run along a remote route in the North Pennines Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
Cyber-hackers target UK nuclear waste company RWM Radioactive Waste Management says attempt was made to breach the business using LinkedIn The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023
Hidden victims of the UK’s cruel visa rule plans Letters: Minimum-income requirements will be unfair to many pensioners, writes Gordon Reid, while Patricia Gibson warns about its potential effect in the north The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023
Cumbria charities receive a grand Christmas gift from Benefact Group Two Cumbria charities receive a £1,000 Christmas gift after overwhelming public support. The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023
GMB union says urgent action needed to tackle safety concerns at Sellafield Guardian investigation has revealed areas that need attention at nuclear site in Cumbria The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Sellafield nuclear site exposés are long overdue Letters: The fact that it is in Cumbria, far away from London, makes it easily ignorable, writes Isaac Cooper. Plus a letter from Danny Tanzey The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Country diary: These mines dazzle in their darkness Nenthead mines, Cumbria: Industry was lured underground by the reserves of lead ore and zinc. What brings us here is the Ballroom and Upside Down River The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Bomb squad sent to house in Cumbria after ‘suspicious item’ found Major incident declared and homes evacuated after police find item at the home of a man amid concerns about his welfare The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Hilly horizons and shooting stars: a car-free adventure across Coniston and south Cumbria Boats, trains and buses lead to a hauntingly beautiful side of the Lake District, bursting with wildlife, culture and relics of the past. While dark-sky canoeing makes for a magical night The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023
Hundreds prepare for third night with no power in Cumbria after heavy snow Volunteers deliver emergency supplies as electricity company says power lines brought down across the county The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
Sellafield: ‘bottomless pit of hell, money and despair’ at Europe’s most toxic nuclear site Described as a nuclear Narnia, the site is a source of economic support for Cumbria – and a longstanding international safety concern The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
Heavy rain for London after snowfall in Cumbria leaves thousands without electricity The capital has dodged a yellow rain warning for Monday but heavy downpours are forecast Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2023
UK braced for further snow and ice on Monday North Wales, the West Midlands, northern England and parts of Scotland expected to be affected The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2023 Police declare major incident and urge against travel to Cumbria after snowfall Cumbria Police said some highway teams had been ‘verbally abused’ as they attempted to deal with the situation.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Kendal Mountain Festival 2023 celebrates adventure for all Diversity was the watchword at this year’s gathering of outdoors lovers in Cumbria, with all races, sizes and abilities celebrated
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023 ‘There’s a story of racialised exclusion’: the forgotten Chinese artist who transformed Cumbria Li Yuan-chi was influential in British art circles of his time – but struggled to attain broader recognition. A major exhibition of his work shines the light on his legacy
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023 Making New Worlds: Li Yuan-chia and Friends review – the open invitation of one remarkable man What happened when the Chinese artist Li Yuan-chia turned an old barn in Cumbria into a free-form space that attracted everyone from Delia Derbyshire to Andy Goldsworthy? Find out in this captivating group show
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023 Allowing Cumbria coalmine was ‘disaster’ for climate diplomacy, says Lord Turner Former chair of climate change committee says UK’s decision has encouraged other countries to keep exploiting fossil fuels
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Fresh calls to scrap Cumbrian coalmine amid steel industry’s green push UK’s coal-hungry blast furnaces likely to be replaced, making economic case for mine ‘dead in the water’ says local MP
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 Cumbrian man found guilty of murdering four-month-old baby son Reese Kelly, of Workington, was described as a ‘monster’ after son Dallas died from catastrophic injuries
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 ‘Sex is bad. Music is the best substitute’: Lawrence Wright, the mogul who kickstarted London’s pop industry A Cumbrian mining disaster ended up being the catalyst for the publisher to set up shop in Denmark Street, and make it the home of British songwriting
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Blackmailer jailed after demanding money from owners of missing pets Brandon Woolveridge would contact victims who were searching for their missing pets, demanding money for their safe return, and threatened to kill or harm their pets on some occasions
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 The George and Dragon, Clifton, Cumbria: ‘I’ve already planned my second trip’ – restaurant review If they’re going to the trouble of making pies fresh every day, it would be a huge shame not to taste them
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023 Country diary: Thoughts already turn to spring – and a new bull for the farm Tebay, Cumbria: A chance encounter at a recent agricultural show has given me a lead