Cumbria

Whitehaven school inspired by GP's plea for safety equipment amid coronavirus outbreak.

Warm weather is expected but the coronavirus lockdown remains in place, authorities warn.

The Carlisle boy refused to explain why he was out or give his details, police say.

Following a 40% drop in the number of people contacting the authorities with concerns about a child being neglected or abused, the public is being urged to help keep children safe.

Health leaders urge people to stay at home this weekend

Surplus flowers donated by a local florist have been delivered to care homes in Penrith by firefighters.

The wait was over last week for 17 young hopefuls, who have spent the last few weeks campaigning to become one of three newly elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) for Cumbria.

Health leaders in Cumbria are urging the public to stay at home this weekend to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Army has released pictures of its work transforming Penrith Leisure Centre into a hospital.

Dr William Frankland, known as "the grandfather of allergy", developed the idea of a pollen count.

COVID-19 Update 2 April

Appointment of new deputy Lord Lieutenants

Firefighters from across Cumbria have tackled a significant hillside blaze on the open fells near Keswick throughout the early hours after an emergency call came in at 12.18am this morning (Thursday 2 April).

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is keen to reassure communities across Cumbria that we are still very much able to respond effectively to any emergency incidents, as required.

COVID-19 Update 1 April

The move will create 500 extra beds to deal with a "likely demand on NHS bed space" in Cumbria.

The two birds of prey arrived back at their nesting site within a day of each other.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is calling for improved chimney fire safety awareness following recent incidents involving chimney fires in the county during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is advising business owners to protect their premises if they are temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus epidemic.

A union warns cleaning and security staff are in "serious danger" of contracting the illness.