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4 days ago
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Cumbria spot crowned among 'the most ridiculously beautiful little seaside villages'
An area in Cumbria has been highlighted among 'the 17 most ridiculously beautiful little seaside villages' in the UK. Lauren O'Toole, writing for The Express, said: "The heyday of British seaside resorts began in the 18th century when the health benefits of sea air and bathing became popular. "Two classic symbols of a traditional British seaside town are the humble promenade and pier full with your favourite arcade games. "To this day England still has more seaside piers around our coast than any other country in the world. British beaches are extremely beautiful, with some boasting golden sands and others having dramatic cliffs and coves." Arnside They said: "Arnside, a village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, offers incredible diverse landscapes and wonderful walking trails. "Along the beach front you will find an array of cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlours, perfect for a typical day at the beach." Average house price: Average price: £367,629 The Times said last month: "The magnificent vista along the wooded shore of the Kent estuary is one of the best estuary views — an ever-changing spectacle of glowing sand, sparkling water and wonderful wildlife." Recommended reading: Dalton garden centre named as best North West retailer Historic sites in the Lake District, Millom, Barrow 'at risk' Arnside and Silverdale among 10 best destinations for spring They continued: "Try to bag a room or two with a view and ideally a garden, perhaps at sea level on the Promenade or High Knott Road and Redhills Road closer to the panoramic summit of Arnside Knott. "A handful of larger, grander homes might top the £1 million mark but there are plenty of good houses on the market for £500,000. Visitors descend on the village on a summer's evening to watch the sunset while tucking into cod and chips from the famous chippie. "But the social scene remains lively all year at the friendly sailing club and a variety of other groups and classes."
BBC News
13-08-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Arnside care home in breach of regulations told to improve
A nursing home found in breach of safety regulations has been told to improve by a Court Nursing and Residential Home in Arnside, Cumbria, has been given an overall rating of "requiring improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Inspectors said the home was in breach of legal safety regulations in relation to managing medicines and good governance, with concerns including staffing levels and safety of the Court said it had acted quickly "to address all areas for improvement" and said all concerns had been rectified. Catherine Zimbeva, the registered manager at Westmorland Court, said: "Since the inspection, we have held several meetings with stakeholders, submitted our response [to the CQC], and they are very happy with our improvements."Care homes are judged across five criteria and inspectors said safety, effectiveness and leadership all "required improvement", but the home was judged "good" across the caring and responsive said Westmorland Court had already been found in breach of regulations for its management of medicines during an inspection in February 2023."No improvements had been made and the provider remains in breach of this regulation," the report added the provider was also in breach of the "legal regulation good governance, as systems to assess and manage the quality and safety of the service were not always effective". Staffing issues Inspectors said medicines were "not always given in line with the manufacturer's directions", for instance before or after food, meaning drugs might not work home can accommodate up to 48 people, with 35 living there at the time of the CQC said the manager "did not always make sure there were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff".Inspectors also raised concerns about the home's safety procedures and said concerns identified by a fire risk assessment had not been report added: "We observed exposed copper piping under a communal bathroom sink which was hot to touch. This meant people were at risk from scalds and burns."A plan was put in place by management as soon as the issue was highlighted, the report CQC said residents were "generally happy" with their care."People and their families felt they were supported by staff who were caring, friendly and knew them well," the report added: "People told us they were involved in decisions about their care, staff promoted their independence and their choices were respected."Ms Zimbeva said she was proud the CQC had recognised her staff's said the home had strengthened medication safety, updated residents' care plans and completed urgent repairs."Our priority now is to build on our strengths and maintain the highest standards of care for everyone at Westmorland Court." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
