Transport and Logistics Network
2 hours agoAndrew AllanCalls for a relief road have been renewed by an MP who described how a motorway closure saw a town descend “once again into traffic chaos”.Traffic in Kendal was heavily congested for most of Thursday after drivers were diverted i…
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of an overturned lorry[1] that caught fire on a major motorway[2] this morning.
Traffic on the M6 has been held up since the early hours after the vehicle turned over on the motorway’s northbound stretch be…
Glasson Dock near Lancaster is a hub for shipping, boats and yachts. But it has suffered from broken infrastructure since last year.
It connects the Irish Sea, the River Lune estuary, Glasson Marina and Lancaster Canal.
Sea gate problems have hit port …
The charming five-bedroom period property, valued at £1.7million and set in the picturesque village of Crosthwaite, has been meticulously renovated and offers a unique blend of heritage and modern living.
David Britton Estates, the estate agent listing…
Cumbria and the Lake District are abundant with beautiful, scenic, landscapes to go out and explore.
Whilst many people will flock to places like Keswick and Windermere, others may look for a quieter, and more peaceful alternative.
There are some won…
A group of friends from the Wigton area said they had not expected the severe weather and became stuck after trying, and failing, to get into Windermere.Nicki Simpson said they set off at 13:00 GMT “all ready to go out, Christmas tunes blasting” but e…
Northern has released a map[1] showing which of its routes are the most popular with students for their commute to schools and colleges.
Stations with the highest numbers of student commuters are located in Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancas…
These are the best activities for a rainy day, according to The Lake District National Park.
Take a cruise
Boat cruises on Windermere, Coniston, Derwentwater and Ullswater all have covered boats, many with refreshments and toilets on board. And any ele…
A person was found dead after emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on railway tracks near a station, British Transport Police have revealed.
The tragedy happened at Lostock railway station, near Bolton, at around 3.14pm on Thursday, …
Oxenholme Train Station. (Image: Newsquest)
TRAIN passengers in Oxenholme have shared their thoughts on the proposal to close ticket offices in railway stations.
Industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) unveiled proposals that could shut nearly …