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Person injured after exploring flooded quarry in the Lake District
Coniston MRT were called on Sunday afternoon after a man injured himself at Banishead Quarry.
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Coniston MRT were called on Sunday afternoon after a man injured himself at Banishead Quarry.
Herdwicks Café and Bistro is a much-loved gem set in the heart of the English Lake District, with some of the best views of the surrounding hills in Coniston.
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out at 5.21pm on August 21 by Cumbria Police to assist the woman near Levers Water, Coniston.
Demolition of existing extensions and replacing with new side and rear extension
EV charger
Members from Coniston Fire Station were involved in the training session last week to practise what to do when a hydrant is not available.
Coniston Fire Station was alerted to a group using a disposable barbecue on August 1 in Windermere.
A woman was airlifted down after injuring her ankle during a mountain descent.
CONISTON Mountain Rescue Team were called into action yesterday afternoon after a boy suffered a penetrating leg injury in woodland close to Yew Tree Tarn.
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team has issued a warning to walkers about colder conditions at higher altitudes despite warm valley temperatures.
The patrols were coordinated in Coniston last weekend, which extinguished 10 fires and barbecues and collected eight bags of rubbish.
Margaret Shirley Wright's passion for spinning, felting, weaving and knitting led to a fitting tribute at her funeral at St Andrew's Church in Coniston, Cumbria.
Erection of building for staff accommodation and laundry facility following demolition of existing building, varation of condition 2 (plans) and conditioin 5 (solar panels) on planning permission 7/20
Coniston Fire Station hosted 15 students from John Ruskin School at the end of last month for the week-long Young Firefighters course.
Coniston Fire Station were alerted to the fire on July 14, with a warning about what can happen in the hot and dry conditions.
Place 4 separate wooden installations along the existing Millwood Trail
Change of use from a former joinery workshop/funeral directors into a three bedroom dwelling for local occupancy. Variation of condition 2 (plans) on planning permission 7/2024/5652
Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out to assist an injured walker near Slater Bridge in Little Langdale on Tuesday evening.
The Windermere and Bowness Community Choir held the concert at the end of last month in Coniston to raise money for St Mary's Hospice.
A former garage in Coniston has been officially recognised as a separate home after planners ruled its use had become lawful over time.
THE owners of a dog who died after ingesting blue-green algae in Coniston have spoken about how they want to make people more aware of the dangers.
Dog owners in Cumbria are being urged to keep pets out of Coniston Water and other local lakes this summer amid a serious blue‑green algae risk that has already proved fatal to one dog.
A BOY was taken to hospital after suffering a leg injury during an organised group outing near Coniston.
Minor alterations to install a second shower room, secondary glazing, additional insulation, bathroom extract fan and replace modern wall linings
The South Lakes NPT conducted patrols around Coniston Water and Windermere on June 21 to offer crime prevention advice.
Minor alterations of the listed building including installation of an air source heat-pump, internal layout modification, ventilation outlets, second bathroom
Tim Farron MP, who was at the centre of a campaign to save a Lake District village’s access to GP services, has said the new provider is ‘a good fit’.
Central Lakes Medical group is set to open a new branch in Coniston, securing continued access to GP services for an estimated 1,000 patients, following a community campaign to save the surgery.
The "perfect little café" in the Lake District that boasts Coniston's highest hospitality rating and offers the "best full English breakfast".
A woman was rescued by Coniston Mountain Rescue Team after injuring her leg in a fall on one the region's most famous fells.
Coniston runner James Gibson has set records on three of Britain’s toughest mountain challenges after completing a remarkable double-round trilogy
The most expensive home for sale in Coniston boasts ten acres of ancient woodland.
CONISTON Mountain Rescue Team were called to an incident where a cyclist had fallen and injured themselves in Grizedale Forest.
Non-material amendment to application 7/2024/5652 (Change of use from a former joinery workshop/funeral directors into a three bedroom dwelling for local occupancy) roof turrets to be removed from bui
Donald Campbell's historic craft returned to Coniston Water between May 11 and 17, with surrounding companies getting behind the occasion.
THE organisers who brought the Bluebird K7 back to Coniston have reflected on the highs and lows of the famous vehicle's return to the area.
Staff and students from the South Lakes tackled the Coniston to Barrow in memory of a much-loved student.
A BEREAVED local mother, Lesley Mease, has thanked all those who took part in the Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow walks, who raised money for a fund which honours her late son.
A local primary school teacher tackled the Coniston to Barrow for the first time this year, completing the route in memory of her later father.
Bluebird K7 returned to Coniston Water on May 11, with organisers stating that it was 'unrealistic' to expect speeds of 150mph on the first day.
Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird craft has been fired up on Coniston Water for the first time since his fatal crash on the lake almost 60 years ago.
A father who lost his eyesight has been showered with praise for completing the Coniston to Barrow walk for charity.
Thousands limbered up to tackle the rolling hills and valleys that stand between the Lake District and Barrow.
Keswick and Coniston to Barrow 2026 walk updates
Herdwicks Cafe at Yewdale Road will be hosting a party on May 12 to make the most of the influx of visitors seeing the craft's return to Coniston Water.
ROADS near Coniston will face temporary disruption from next week for a major festival - here is what you need to know.
The event is running from May 11 to 17, and marks the 70th anniversary of Donald Campbell’s water speed record successes on Coniston.
Millom Coastguard Rescue Team was called to search for a possible missing person at Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Coniston GP surgery has been saved from closure following a long community campaign spearheaded Tim Farron MP.
Replacing later timber porch with new slate porch, creating new shower room on first floor, replacing later fireplaces with log burners