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Aerial view of a junction - the A684 crossing the M6 in Cumbria. The A road features red hatching between the carriageways. Lorries and cars are being driven along the motorway which is in an area of scrubbly grass and a few trees.

Work to 'reduce harm' at M6 junction complete

It follows a number of serious accidents at the junction near Kendal.

A person and their dog run along a windy Seaburn beach. Sand is being whipped into the air.

Your pictures: Windy first weeks of the year

You have been sharing your photos of the first few weeks of the year in the North East and Cumbria.

Kate Wright wearing glasses with brown hair looking shocked holding the "double" banana. It looks like the skin has not separated from two bananas.

Fruit fan goes bananas for double delight

A banana importer says the fruit is "unusual" to find as they are "eliminated" ahead of sale.

An artist's impression of how Kendal's Market place will look following the investment. The area is paved. In the foreground, a man rides a bike while four people nearby stand chatting. A war memorial can be seen behind them, as well as a row of shops and there are two large trees on the left of the image.

Millions for town's revamp confirmed

The money for Kendal comes after what the local council called "12 months of uncertainty".

People stand huddled together, knee deep in water, as a speedboat races towards them.

Tidal app warning after three 'nearly lose lives'

Rescue teams say the group was cut off after the app showed tide times for the wrong country.

Brigsteer Bridge on Brigsteer Road near Kendal. The road is lined with green trees. The bridge has grey metal railings on either side.

Road bridge to reopen with weight restriction

The crossing will open to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles weighing up to three tonnes on Friday.

A close-up of the back of a police car which is orange and yellow. 'Police' is written across the bottom.

Man arrested after teenager attacked near bridge

Cumbria Police say the young woman is left shaken by the attack near Dockray Industrial Estate.

Frontage of Kendal Post Office, which is an old stone building with bay windows and a cash point. There are two red post boxes outside and people walk into the building.

Post Office closures 'threat to residents'

Councillors call on Post Office Ltd not to close the "vital community hubs" in Barrow and Kendal.

Ian Kell, an older man with grey hair and blue eyes, is looking at the camera. He is sitting at home, wearing a grey jumper with a blue shirt underneath

'Councillors should not set their own pay'

The way pay is set should change, according to a former remuneration panel member.