10+ hour, 42+ min ago   (461+ words) The images capture eye-catching window displays, proud workers and the businesses that served the town's population. Nelson's Shop, Anson Street, early 20th century (Image: Sankey Archive) Nelson's butcher's shop on Anson Street boasted an impressive, large display of meat hanging in…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago   (312+ words) Two family-run businesses have joined forces to give guests the 'best of the Lake District'. Cradel Haus, a portfolio of luxury self-catered accommodation across the Lakes, has partnered with Pure Lakes, the award-winning natural skincare producer based in Far Sawrey,…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago   (148+ words) Families are invited to put on their headphones and hit the dance floor at a silent disco. Part of Barrow Music Week, the event will be held at the Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday, October 10. It is organised by…...

18+ hour ago   (664+ words) US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying “negative forces” were “bringing up things that won’t happen”, after calls by industry bosses to slow down development. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this…...

23+ hour, 42+ min ago   (362+ words) A four-star hotel serving the 'gateway to the Lake District' is asking for offers in the region of £10million. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is one of three Best Western businesses to be put on the market in the UK alongside…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (312+ words) Morecambe and Lunesdale Labour MP Lizzi Collinge attended the Westmorland County show this week to speak to constituents. The Westmorland County show is one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country and every year attracts thousands of farmers, agricultural…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (644+ words) The chief executive of Anthropic said on Saturday the artificial intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned, AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (131+ words) The Furness and District tractor run has now raised more than £100,000 since it first started. The announcement was made after the latest edition of the run which saw 70 vehicles travel across the peninsula on Sunday, September 6. The money raised from…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (136+ words) Ulverston's Sir John Barrow Monument will be illuminated in purple this evening. The landmark overlooking the town will be lit purple to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. A spokesman for Ulverston Town Council said: “The Sir John Barrow Monument will…...

4+ day, 32+ min ago   (635+ words) Parents are being urged to plan early for the costs of university, as financial advisers warn that higher education could cost in the region of £70,000 per child. Graham Lamont, chief executive at Cumbria-wide accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore, said rising numbers…...