Duddon5 Dec 2024Work on mountain rescue HQ set to startThe rescue teams says the estimated cost of its new HQ has "doubled" since 2019.5 Dec 202428 Oct 2024Homes and businesses flooded after heavy rainPeople in the south of Cumbria should avoid driving through floodwater, the council says.28 Oct 2024Cumbria8 May 2024Five rescued after getting cut off on sandbankThe alarm was raised by a fisherman who reported that people were trapped, rescuers say.8 May 202419 Feb 2024Young farmers raise £12,000 through charity car pullThe group pulled and pushed a car for more than 17 miles in aid of mountain rescuers.19 Feb 2024Cumbria24 Jan 2024Farmer's tourism hopes as rural grants endA farmer facing the loss of government grants wants to open two shepherd's huts to earn money.24 Jan 2024UK11 Apr 2023Tern colony flourishing due to conservation workRSPB Hodbarrow has completed work on a new island and extra fencing to keep the birds safe.11 Apr 2023Cumbria18 Nov 2021Tree felling on ancient peat mosslands opposedNatural England said the trees needed cutting down because some were harming the bog.18 Nov 2021Cumbria14 Jul 2021High-speed broadband for rural valley in doubtHouseholders in the Duddon Valley have until 24 September to register and make the scheme viable.14 Jul 2021Cumbria