In the months since the Black Lives Matter movement swept across the world, a group has formed in Cumbria with the aim of stamping out racism locally. 

Group formed in Cumbria with aim of stamping out racism

A woman from Windermere is hosting online discussions encouraging people to talk about racial issues in the county.

Black Lives Matter sparks online action against racism in Cumbria

Hundreds of child holocaust survivors were transported to the Lake District in 1945 to recover. 

75 years since 'Windermere Boys' started new life in Cumbria

48-year-old came off his bike near Windermere

Cyclist suffers serious head injuries

A man accused of burgling a Lake District address with intent to commit a sex offence has appeared at Carlisle Crown Court.

Man denies alleged burglary and sex offence charge

Swim Safe sessions teaching children how to stay safe when swimming outdoors will be taking place around the country over the summer. 

Children in Cumbria learn to swim safely outdoors

The machines were installed in June 2016 to "improve efficiency", but locals and visitors say the system is a struggle to use.

Councillors asked to review ferry ticket machines

Police are appealing for information after an 'elderly' woman was hospitalised after walking her dog in the town, and later died.

Dog walker's death in Windermere 'unexplained'

A controversial new ticketing system has been changed, with some accusing the council of a "u-turn".

Council 'clarifies situation' over Windermere ferry

Knife brandished at police during two hour stand off 

Thug jailed for threatening to behead police officer

Carl Hodgson, who lives in the town, was sentenced to three years and six months behind bars at Manchester Crown Court today.

Windermere drug dealer jailed for three years

Great Britain's Blind Sailing team are learning from Britain's first female Paralympic gold medalist on Windermere lake this weekend.

Blind sailing team learn from Paralympian on Windermere

Anti-slavery campaigners have marched through Windermere to draw attention to the crime of human trafficking

Anti-slavery walk held in Windermere

United Utilities will carry out the improvements, which will include a new 6.5km sewer and upgrading of local wastewater treatment works

£40m investment set to improve Windermere water quality

The female officer was punched to the ground when she tried to help another teenage who had been assaulted.

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