Ben Mcadams

Esther Lambert, the youngest committee member of the long-running Rusland Show, highlights efforts to modernize the event while preserving its traditions. She has reorganized the raffle, introduced pre-printed tickets and card payments, and encourages younger participation to keep the show relevant. The event remains a community-focused gathering featuring horticulture, crafts, and family activities.

Police in Kendal are urging drivers to stop parking in front of bus stops and on pavements after a disabled resident was prevented from boarding a bus due to blocked access. Officers stressed that buses must align with the kerb to allow passengers with mobility issues to board safely and that pavement obstruction forces vulnerable users into the road. Authorities are seeking a solution, and police expressed appreciation for bus drivers who assist passengers while emphasising the importance of independent access to public transport.

Police in Windermere seized an electric motorbike after the rider nearly collided with a pedestrian. Officers determined the vehicle exceeded legal limits for an e‑bike, classifying it as a motorbike requiring insurance, registration and a licence. The rider was reported for traffic offences.