The Herdwick News

04/11/2025

Undiscovered Cumbrian Great War poet’s work published in a new book - available at The New Bookshop, Bookends Carlisle, Bookends Keswick

The lost works of a Great War poet, who didn’t live to see published, are about to be celebrated in a new book by a Cumbrian author and an eminent military historian and sports writer. Zoe Gil…

04/11/2025

New podcasting studio opens at Colours Whitehaven by Josh MacAlister MP

A new podcasting studio has been opened by Whitehaven and Workington MP Josh MacAlister in Whitehaven. The studio in the Colours Hub ran by Proud and Diverse Cumbria was opened with the first episo…

03/11/2025

Great North Air Ambulance Service is fundraising to secure its future.

The Great North Air Ambulance has launched a fundraising campaign to ‘secure the future’ of the life saving charity. For over 20 years the Great North Air Ambulance has flown critically ill and inj…

03/11/2025

Update: Emergency services respond to train derailment as Avanti West Coast say no travel north of Preston possible.

British Transport Police confirm no casualties and all passengers escorted from train.

A train has derailed near Shap causing delays as emergency services respond. The train derailment near Shap in Cumbria, was reported to National Rail at 6:29am on Monday, November 3. National Rail …

30/10/2025

Five arrested after armed police deployed due to incident at holiday village

Armed officers were deployed and five men were arrested after an incident at a Cumbrian holiday resort. At 3:23am, on Thursday, October 30, police responded to reports of an “ongoing assault at Sol…

26/10/2025

Lakeland Rowing Club members claim gold and silver at Banyoles in World Masters Championship

Members of Lakeland Rowing Club have claimed gold and silver medals at the World Masters Rowing Championships in Banyoles, Spain. Five members of Lakeland Rowing Club have been competing at Banyole…

25/10/2025

🌩️ Meet Storm! 🌩️

This handsome one-year-old Belgian Malinois x Lurcher joined us recently and what a journey it’s been already! When Storm first arrived, everything was new, scary, and overwhelming 😢. He was so unsure of the world, and we knew it would take time, patience, and trust to help him feel safe 💕.

At first, we thought Storm might be reactive around people… but in just one week, this clever boy has completely blown us away! 🤯🐶 He’s made friends with our whole team and a few of our wonderful volunteers. Storm even had a trip to the vets, where he was the best boy ever, brave through the scary injections 💉 and even the dreaded nail clippers ✂️!

Storm is still showing a bit of reactivity around other dogs, and that’s okay 🐕💬. We’re working with him gently and at his own pace, helping him build confidence every day. With ongoing love, training, and support, we know he’s only going to keep getting better. 🌟

Keep an eye on our page for updates 👀 — we’re so proud of how far Storm has come already, and we can’t wait for the day he’s ready to find his forever home 🏡❤️.

https://www.animalconcerncumbria.org/

25/10/2025

Winter Droving cancellation has not stopped Cumbrian community coming together with Penrith Mountain Rescue launching fundraising bid as businesses sell event stock on.

Arts Edens’ Winter Droving has been cancelled as Storm Benjamin is expected to bring strong winds. The Penrith cultural event was due to take place on Saturday, October 25, with musicians, performe…

23/10/2025

Carlisle United Ladies picked up their first win of the Lancashire Women's County League as Stanwix FC lose.

Penrith AFC Ladies two teams pick up points as Whitehaven AFC Ladies draw, Vickerstown Ladies stay top with a win over Carnforth Rangers while Kendal Town FC Ladies took on GT7 Academy Ladies.

Carlisle United Ladies picked up their first win of the Lancashire Women’s League season as Penrith AFC and Whitehaven AFC couldn’t be separated as they shared the spoils with a draw. P…

21/10/2025

Whitehaven AFC are looking for a new manager and assistant manager after both stand down.

21/10/2025

Sellafield Ltd hold kinship care day at Cleator Moor centre

Sellafield’s Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor has opened its doors for a unique community fun day to support people involved in Kinship Care. Kinship care is when family or friends …

21/10/2025

Barrow shop closed for three months for multiple failed visits from Trading Standards

A Barrow shop has been ordered to close for three months following a joint operation by Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards and Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team. The closure order has been …