CUMBRIA is only days away from a hosepipe ban unless there is ‘significant’ rainfall, which is not forecast, United Utilities has warned. But the threat has been criticised by Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron, who said the water company needed to modernise the way it managed its resources. “We are the wettest county in [...]

AN ESTIMATED 6,000 chilli-heads hot-footed it to Levens Hall at the weekend for its second annual two-day celebration of the fiery little fruit. “We are just so delighted to have found a formula that people enjoy,” said Hal Bagot, owner of the historic hall. “The staff here have been absolutely wonderful and worked their socks [...]