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NewsNW Evening Mail (Barrow)

8 photos capture lakeside beauty and life around Coniston

With its backdrop of the Old Man and tranquil waters, Coniston has drawn generations of visitors, climbers, and holidaymakers to the heart of the Lake District.

12 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

'Lovely evening' of music in Lake District setting supports local hospice

Coniston Methodist Church will be hosting the night of music alongside the Barrow Male Voice Choir to support St Mary's Hospice.

12 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Plans to mark 60 years since death of Donald Campbell on Coniston Water

The world speed ace will be remembered at The Ruskin Museum with a special 'Walk and Talk' event on January 3, 2027.

11 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Coroner seeks arrest details after builder found dead in car by lakeside

A coroner has requested police arrest and bail details after a 58-year-old Lincolnshire builder was found dead in his car near Coniston Water.

11 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Step inside historic Lake District farmhouse with views of Coniston Old Man

A historic Lake District home that was once occupied by an influential British textile designer is on the market for more than £1.2 million.

10 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Watch Coniston valley live as new Lake District webcam goes online

A new mountain webcam is offering live panoramic views of the Lake District.

10 October 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Lake District walker stretchered to safety after injuring ankle atop fell

Mountain rescue teams from Ambleside, Coniston and Langdale were called out to the incident on Saturday, October 3, after a man injured his ankle on Wansfell.

5 October 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Walker airlifted to hospital after falling ill on Old Man of Coniston summit

A Lake District walker was airlifted from the Old Man of Coniston after falling ill on October 3, with local mountain rescue crews coming to his aid.

5 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Where to go in South Cumbria for bonfire night 2026

Discover South Cumbria Bonfire Night fireworks displays in Kendal, Windermere, Coniston, Hawkshead and Newby Bridge, running November 5 to November 7.

3 October 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

New GP surgery planned for Coniston withdrawn amid cricket ground concerns

Plans for a new doctor's surgery in Coniston have been withdrawn before a decision was made by the Lake District National Park Authority.

30 September 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Mountain rescue team called to help missing walker on Lake District fell

VOLUNTEERS from Coniston Mountain Rescue Team were called out on Saturday afternoon after a walker became uncontactable during a long hike in the Lake District fells.

28 September 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Walker flown to hospital after injuring knee on Coniston Old Man

An injured walker was airlifted to Furness General Hospital after slipping on Coniston Old Man, with mountain rescue teams responding on September 23.

24 September 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Next steps taken to clean bathing water near wastewater treatment plant

The next step has been taken in a scheme to clean bathing water at Coniston Water in the Lake District.

18 September 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Building Society supports rescue team after employee broke their ankle on walk

Coniston MRT met with members from FBS last week to receive a donation worth £900 following a callout in May this year.

8 September 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Members of the public find cyclist 'in significant pain' in Lake District

The casualty was reported to Coniston MRT just after 2pm on September 6 with the rescue team called to Grizedale Forest.

7 September 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Two jet skiers face prosecution after reckless riding reports on Coniston Water

Two jet skiers have been stopped following reports of dangerous behaviour on Coniston Water.

6 September 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

YouTuber praises Lake District cafe after scathing online reviews

YouTube food reviewer, Danny vs Food, praises Coniston café following an influencer’s scathing review.

2 September 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Apple Watch SOS call triggers mountain rescue call out in false alarm

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 11.38am on Thursday, August 27, after the device detected a hard fall and sent an SOS signal

28 August 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

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.

24 August 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

The Lake District café serving up produce from Beatrix Potter’s old farm

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.

23 August 2026

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