4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (446+ words) A riding crop and spurs with a direct link to a legendary huntsman are set to go under the hammer. Believed to have belonged to John Peel, the Cumbrian figure who inspired the famous hunting song D’ye Ken John Peel,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (381+ words) British eventer Tom Bird credited his one-of-a-kind horse after a roaring cross-country phase strengthened his Defender Burghley campaign. The 24-year-old from Shipton-on-Stour is embarking on his third run of the event this season, having finished 26th on 14-year-old gelding Cowling Hot…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (279+ words) A popular BBC countryside programme will shine a spotlight on Cumbria this weekend, with filming having taken place on the Holker Estate. Holker Hall and Gardens has revealed that the BBC's Countryfile team has been filming on the estate in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (166+ words) Hopes have been shared for a 'record breaking weekend' at a farm in south Cumbria as it prepares to give sunflowers away for charity. The Milk Hut, based at High Roosebeck Farm, is bringing the end to its sunflower picking…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (282+ words) This "gorgeous" puppy is looking for a loving family to help him start his new life. King, a 12-week-old Saluki cross, is currently being cared for at Animal Rescue Cumbria and is described as a "lovely, gentle puppy" by staff…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (370+ words) The Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show brought the community together in celebration of all things farming. This year's event took place at West Park in Broughton-in-Furness on Saturday, August 29. With a 'long and rich history' shaping it, the show is…...