When he managed to save £5, he headed for the Lake District, where he lodged in a bed and breakfast for just five shillings.

The warning, issued for Keswick Campsite, states that flooding is expected from the lake, which remains high. Further rain is forecast overnight, which could cause levels to rise again, though a ...

A dog was saved by a Mountain rescue team yesterday (December 20) after it fell down a mine shaft at Red Dell.

It's been an eclectic week for news in Cumbria, with sinkholes, abandoned donkeys and "robot trousers" all making headlines ...

A dog had to be rescued after falling 15ft (4.6m) down a mine shaft. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) was called to the ...

Festive sea swims are pure joy – and also blow away the cobwebs, unite communities and raise money for charity. Here are some old (and new) favourites ...