Catherine Mackinlay

Liverpool

Journalist and SEO writer at Reach PLC

Journalist and cat botherer. Reporter for South Cumbria. Get in touch - [email protected], views are my own etc

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Articles

Three taken to hospital after Kendal collision on Windermere Road

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

Road ahead closed sign (Image: Radar) Three people have been taken to hospital following a collision between two vehicles on Windermere Road in Kendal this morning (Wednesday, April 17). The incident, involving a Ford Ranger and a Range Rover, was reported at around 9.30am. The driver and passenger of the Range Rover were taken to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. READ MORE: Motorcyclist in his 70s killed in collision at Ingleton Their injuries are described as not life-threatening.
Three taken to hospital after Kendal collision on Windermere Road

1 week ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

Road ahead closed sign (Image: Radar) Three people have been taken to hospital following a collision between two vehicles on Windermere Road in Kendal this morning (Wednesday, April 17). The incident, involving a Ford Ranger and a Range Rover, was reported at around 9.30am. The driver and passenger of the Range Rover were taken to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. READ MORE: Motorcyclist in his 70s killed in collision at Ingleton Their injuries are described as not life-threatening.
A5284: Driver and passengers taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

Emergency services are currently attending a two-vehicle collison in Kendal Police have closed A5284 Windermere Road and are diverting traffic away One driver and three passengers have been taken to hospital
A5284: South Lakes road closed after two-vehicle collision

1 week ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

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Cumbria: Firefighters spend hours battling large open fire in woodland

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

Cumbria Fire and Rescue truck (Image: Cumbria Fire) Fire crews spent several hours battling a large fire in a wooded area in Millom on Friday afternoon (April 11). At around 2.30pm, crews from Bootle and Millom responded to reports of a fire in the open at Ladyhall near the Green. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a significant section of woodland well alight.
Social media blamed for record number of mountain rescue callouts

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

4 1/1 Social media has once again been blamed for a record number of mountain rescue callouts. In December of this year, we reported that the number of callouts received by Lake District Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs) reached a record number in 2024. Statistics showed a year-on-year increase which Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue (LDSMARA) said was 'not sustainable' with at least a 15% increase from 2023.
A65: Motorcyclist in his 70s killed in collision near Carnforth

1 week ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

The A65 near Carnforth where the collision occurred (Image: Google) Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision near the Carnforth border claimed the life of a motorcyclist in his 70s. The incident happened shortly after 1pm on Tuesday, April 15, on the A65 just south of Ingleton, between Whinney Mire Lane and Green Lane. It involved a white Peugeot Partner panel van and a white BMW motorbike. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene.
Barrow: Woman’s body discovered on Walney Beach

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

2 1/1 Emergency services were called to Walney Island this morning following the discovery of a woman’s body on the beach. Police were alerted at 8:42am today (Tuesday, April 16) to reports of a body in the area of Thorny Nook Lane. READ MORE: A590: Man arrested after pedestrian injured in collision A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
Man, 55, arrested after A590 collision leaves pedestrian seriously injured

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

The A590 between Haverthwaite and Backbarrow near where the incident occurred (Image: Google) A man has been arrested following a collision on the A590 that left a pedestrian with serious injuries. Emergency services were called at around 11pm last night (April 15) to a report of a road traffic accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the A590 between Haverthwaite and Backbarrow.
A65: Motorcyclist in his 70s killed in collision at Ingleton

1 week ago | nwemail.co.uk | Catherine Mackinlay

The A65 near Carnforth where the collision occurred (Image: Google) Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Ingleton claimed the life of a motorcyclist in his 70s. The incident happened shortly after 1pm on Tuesday, April 15, on the A65 just south of Ingleton, between Whinney Mire Lane and Green Lane. It involved a white Peugeot Partner panel van and a white BMW motorbike. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene.