The Westmorland Gazette

Eight historical sites in South Cumbria - from Roman ruins to ancient castles

South Cumbria has a rich history, evidence of which can still be found today.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim missile launches towards Israel

The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertiliser shortages and disrupted air travel.

Pay for staff of new Cumbria-wide authority agreed with

Pay arrangements for staff of a new Cumbria-wide authority have been agreed, including a commitment to 'the real Living Wage.'

Lake District bookshop celebrates milestone anniversary with event

A popular bookshop in the Lake District is marking 70 years at the heart of its community.

Mayor of Ulverston shares her gratitude for local emergency services

Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson visited the Ulverston Blue Light Hub last week to pass on her gratitude for their ongoing work.

Lake District pub with resident spirit and possibly serial killer murders

Have you heard about the most haunted pub in the UK? The Ring O'Bells is considered one of the most haunted places in the UK.

Beatrix Potter coin with alleged

Being sold on eBay, the coin from 2017 featuring Benjamin Bunny is said to be misaligned, accounting for the hefty price tag.

New book tells story of

Ghost of Love book

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.

Eurovision superfan to fulfil childhood dream of watching the Grand Final live

A EUROVISION superfan was able to secure tickets to watch the Grand Final after having had his accommodation in Liverpool cancelled twice.

JD Wetherspoon puts 39 pubs up for sale - see the full list

This is the full list of the 39 Wetherspoon pubs currently up for sale

Hairy Bikers wish fans a

HAIRY Biker Dave Myers has wished his fans a merry Christmas all the way from the Netherlands.

Popular brewery expands on success with new Leeds bar opening

A SOUTH Cumbria brewery is building on the success of its bar in Kendal, by opening a second in Leeds.

Positive trade in the mart sale rings

TRADE for sales across all rings continue to be positive and demand for numbers is ever increasing. We have seen a mixture of live ring sales an…

A 'remarkable' dressmaker who has lived in the same house her whole life is set to celebrate her 100th year

A DRESSMAKER who has lived in the same house since she was a baby will be celebrating her 100th year this month.

Headteacher had a big effect on children's lives

Two South Cumbria schools have bid a fond farewell to a headteacher who is about to embark on a new life in Scandinavia.

No-deal Brexit ‘would be oppressive towards Northern Ireland’

Raymond McCord has launched a legal challenge claiming the Prime Minister’s threat to leave with or without an agreement on October 31 is unlawf…

'The Windermere Boys' and relatives gather to recreate poignant photo in Prague

TEN Holocaust survivors reunited to replicate a unique photo taken 74 years ago in Prague after they were liberated from concentration camps.