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Road leading up to Nook Farm Bungalow in Ulverston. The farm sits in a green field with cottages to its left. It is a sunny day.

Plans for 350 homes at two farms set for approval

Planning officers recommend two housing developments at West End Farm and Nook Farm for approval.

David Lamb carving an inscription on a piece of stone. He is sat by the flat piece of stone, holding carving tools. He has short brown hair and is wearing safety googles, a grey waistcoat jacked and cream shirt.

Stonemasons sought to pass skills on to learners

Stonemasonry is at risk of disappearing because few places teach the heritage skill.

Team Spot smiling at the camera, as they sit outside The Old Mart in Victoria Road. From left to right: Zoe Mander, Ceri Hutton, holding a red sign reading The Spot, Jennie Dennett, who holds the keys, Helen Shacklady, Simon Wand and Stephanie Sexton.

New community hub after 'rough run' of closures

Those behind the purchase say they have had "unbelievable support to pull off a win" for the town.

A long, brown eel being measured in a grey container. A red bucket and grass can be seen below.

Bid to boost endangered eel population

South Cumbria Rivers Trust hopes to install rocks to help migrating eels navigate weirs.

A general view of the field where the camping pods were planned

Farm's 'harmful' camping pods plans thrown out

The planning inspectorate says the impact of the project would not outweigh its economic benefits.

Workmen and cranes at the side of a railway track. The cranes are clearing earth from an area next to the track and loading it into yellow carriages.

Storm-hit rail line reopens after urgent repairs

About 300 tonnes of earth is cleared after spilling on to the track following Storm Bert.

Murky flood water on railway tracks. There are trees and bushes on either side of the lines.

Train line to close again after Storm Bert damage

Engineers are working to permanently fix the tracks at Ulverston after melting snow flooded them.

An engineer in orange hi-vis standing on top of piles of debris on top of a flooded railway track.

Train line reopens after Storm Bert flooding

Trains are moving through the Ulverston area at a reduced speed, Network Rail says.

Murky flood water on railway tracks. There are trees and bushes on either side of the lines.

Train line closed due to flooding after Storm Bert

Northern says its services between Barrow and Lancaster are suspended until Friday morning.