Cumbria News
News
Lake District Named Europe’s Top Sustainable Tourism Destination – The UNESCO World Heritage Site wins the prestigious Green Travel Award, boosting visitor numbers by 20%. Meanwhile, emergency services respond to flash flooding in Keswick, with temporary road closures along Derwentwater.
Business News
BAE Systems Barrow Secures £1.2 Billion Royal Navy Contract – The shipyard will build next-generation submarines, safeguarding 2,000 jobs. Carlisle’s Pirelli Tyres announces a £30 million expansion, creating 150 new manufacturing roles.
Economic News
Cumbria’s unemployment rate drops to 3.0%, the lowest in the North West, driven by growth in advanced engineering and tourism. Average house prices rise 8% year-on-year, with Ambleside and Windermere seeing 15% surges. Inflation holds steady at 4.2%.
Political News
Controversy erupts over A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Upgrade, with environmental groups threatening legal action. Cumbria County Council approves £12 million for Lake District flood defenses after winter storm damage.
Election News
Carlisle City Council by-election becomes a key battleground, with Conservatives and Labour tied in polls. Key issues include rural broadband and NHS wait times at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary.
Employment News
Sellafield Nuclear Plant recruits 100 engineers for decommissioning projects. Lake District Hotels launches a seasonal hiring drive for 300 staff. A renewable energy jobs fair in Penrith on June 25th will showcase 200 vacancies.
Business News
Shares in BAE Systems rise 5% after the Navy contract win. Lake District-based James Cropper (paper manufacturers) sees a 3% dip amid rising energy costs.
Forecast
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Wed (18 Jun): Sunny, 19°C
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Thu (19 Jun): Light rain, 17°C
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Fri (20 Jun): Showers, 16°C
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Sat (21 Jun): Cloudy, 18°C
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Sun (22 Jun): Sunny spells, 20°C
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Mon (23 Jun): Thunderstorms, 18°C
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Tue (24 Jun): Partly cloudy, 19°C
Entertainment News
Kendal Calling Festival announces rs Arctic Monkeys and Dua Lipa. The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick stages a new adaptation of Swallows and Amazons.
Upcoming Events in Cumbria (June 29 – July 5, 2025)
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June 20: Carlisle Food and Drink Festival (Bitts Park)
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June 21: Ulverston Dickensian Festival (Summer edition)
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June 22: Grasmere town Day (Traditional Lakeland games)
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June 24: Whitehaven Maritime Festival (Harbour celebrations)
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June 26: Penrith Agricultural Show (Showgrounds)
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June 28: Barrow-in-Furness Carnival (Seafront parade)
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June 29: Keswick Mountain Festival (Guided hikes)
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July 1: Appleby Horse Fair (Annual Gypsy gathering)
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July 5: Windermere Summer Regatta (Boat races)
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