8+ hour, 51+ min ago   (461+ words) The images capture eye-catching window displays, proud workers and the businesses that served the town's population. Nelson's Shop, Anson Street, early 20th century (Image: Sankey Archive) Nelson's butcher's shop on Anson Street boasted an impressive, large display of meat hanging in…...

21+ hour, 51+ min ago   (362+ words) A four-star hotel serving the 'gateway to the Lake District' is asking for offers in the region of £10million. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is one of three Best Western businesses to be put on the market in the UK alongside…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago   (144+ words) AN elderly rescue dog described as "gorgeous" by volunteers is hoping to find a forever home of her own. Beatrice, a friendly eight-year-old neutered beagle, is currently being cared for by Morgan's Dog Rescue in Alston, Cumbria. Volunteers say the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (199+ words) A FRIENDLY collie who spent time in the pound before arriving at a rescue centre is hoping it's finally his turn to find a loving home. Chase, a neutered male collie born in January 2023, is currently in the care of…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (542+ words) The Lake District has been named the UK’s top destination for canine wellbeing. Dubbed the number one “Pawgevity Zone,” the area has been recognised for offering an environment that promotes longer, healthier, and happier lives for dogs. The ranking comes…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (299+ words) A picturesque landscape has been named one of England’s top destinations for autumn colour. Arnside and Silverdale ranked fifth nationwide for the vibrant US-inspired trend of “leaf-peeping,” which involves travelling to enjoy the changing colours of autumn foliage. According to…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (633+ words) Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has recommended a Lake District beauty spot as a new study reveals UK diners are going the distance for good food. New research by Chase bank reveals that the average Brit is willing to travel 57 miles…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (420+ words) The restaurant group headed up by L’Enclume chef Simon Rogan has been named among the happiest places to work in the UK. Umbel Group – a restaurant portfolio which has venues in the UK, Malta, Thailand, and Hong Kong – is in…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (342+ words) As part of our Meet the Chef series, we're talking to some of the region's finest about their lives in and out of the kitchen. This week, it's the turn of Rich Hall of The Wheatsheaf in Beetham What is…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (719+ words) A new survey has revealed growing frustration over littering and anti-social behaviour in the Lake District. The research, carried out by landscape conservation charity Friends of the Lake District, gathered responses from 1,124 people over the summer, with 75 per cent of…...