Rob Sutton

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Production Editor at Keswick Reminder

Articles

Parish council objects to extension of Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail

2 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

Parish councillors have objected to plans to extend a stretch of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail (K2T) between Burns Road and Station Road at St John’s-in-the-Vale. Threlkeld Parish Council is to indicate to the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) that they are supportive of the views of a local landowner who addressed the March meeting to oppose further development of the trail in that area.
Speculation grows for Tour de France visit to the Lake District

2 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

The world’s most famous cycle race could pass through the Lake District in 2027, bringing vast numbers of visitors and boosting the local economy, according to speculation in sporting circles. It has been officially announced that the Tour de France 2027 is to start in Edinburgh, with the rest of the route yet to be confirmed.
When concerns were raised over plans to excavate Castlerigg stone circle

2 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

The very large congregation attending last Sunday morning’s Parish Eucharist was a fitting tribute to the service to the parish and to the town given by the Vicar, Canon Brian Smith, and his wife Chris, during the past ten years.
Man arrested over anti-social motorcycle riding in Keswick

2 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

A man has been arrested for various driving offences following numerous reports of a motorbike allegedly being ridden in an anti-social manner around Keswick town centre. He was arrested by the Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team which subsequently impounded the bike. A post on social media by the team said: “We are out there and we are taking action.”
Former Keswick landlady back behind the bar

2 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

After 25 years as a landlady of a busy Keswick pub, Debbie Burrows was entitled to a quiet early retirement. But shortly after hanging up her apron at the Lake Road Inn, Debbie has been lured back behind the bar as landlady at the newly refurbished Board & Elbow in the heart of Penrith. The historic 300-year-old pub has reopened after a £360,000 revamp, with Debbie now happily running operations with her nephew Adam Peat, from Penrith.
Call to introduce parking permits for residents in Keswick's back streets

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton
Pros and cons of Lake District tourist tax to be investigated

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

A working group has been set up to investigate the pros and cons of introducing a “tourist tax” in the Lake District. Peter Walter, a Lake District National Park Authority board member, told a meeting of Keswick Town Council that a “sea-change” had taken place over the willingness to have an “open discussion” about asking visitors to pay extra levies or charges.
Roadworks to return to north Lake District village - to fix previous roadworks

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

Remedial resurfacing work is to be carried out on a key road through a north Lakeland village after initial works did not meet “an acceptable standard”. Motorists are once again to be faced with the inconvenience of the B5389 in Low Lorton being closed during the day (8am to 5pm) to allow Cumberland Council’s contractor, DSD Construction Limited, to carry out the repairs.
Future tree work in Keswick parks to be explained in advance on social media

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

Keswick Town Council is to put out a social media post ahead of any future tree management work in order to explain the reasoning to concerned residents in advance. It follows criticism that the council received online following the axing of trees in Fitz Park and particularly with the recent removal of a horse chestnut tree.
Derwentwater level 'unbelievably low' for March

3 weeks ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Rob Sutton

Seriously low water levels on Derwentwater is already impacting a company that runs tourist cruises on the popular lake. A spokesperson for the Keswick Launch said that the water levels were “unbelievably low” as there had been no significant rainfall in the area since January. Such is the lake’s lack of water that boats are unable to dock and passengers alight at Lodore at the Borrowdale end of Derwentwater.