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BBC News
19 hours ago
- BBC News
Swimmers told to avoid water at two Lake District bathing spots
Visitors are being advised not to swim at two Lake District beauty spots because of poor water Environment Agency (EA) said a high level of bacteria at Derwentwater, at Crow Park in Keswick and Coniston Water Boating Centre meant swimming was not was first designated as bathing water in 2024, but also received a poor water quality rating in the same year. The mayor of Keswick, Louise Dunn, said bacteria levels peaked during high rainfall, which meant it was not "all bad news" as levels were "fairly low" at other times. Dunn told the Local Democracy Reporting Service the EA was continuing to monitor the water, which would help landowners identify and investigate sources of pollution."In the mid to longer term the lake quality should improve and this will be really good for tourism," she said."Until now we have been swimming in the dark, so to speak. Swimmers can check the latest water quality readings on the Swimfo web site." A sample taken on 9 July at Derwentwater showed there were 1,200 colonies of Escherichia coli (E coli) per 100ml of water and 140 colonies of Intestinal Enterococci (IE) per 100ml of taken on 22 July from Coniston Water showed there were 410 colonies of E coli per 100ml of water and 240 colonies of IE per 100ml of presence of either bacteria indicates there is animal or human faecal matter in the water. 'Not leaving human poo' Dunn said the source of the pollution had not been confirmed but could have derived from human waste, animals or birds, sewage systems, septic tanks or agricultural said visitors to the area could help reduce pollution by "picking up after their dogs, not feeding the geese and ducks and disposing of campervan waste correctly"."And not leaving human poo on the lakeshore - yes, really that happens," she added. An EA spokesman said: "We are dedicated to ensuring that bathing water quality at Crow Park is improved."It is one of our newly designated bathing water sites. "Several factors could be impacting its water quality, and we are conducting investigations to understand what they are." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Driver charged for improper fuel transport: OPP
A commercial driver was charged after provincial police say his violation of several safety requirements posed a 'significant' safety risk while transporting fuel through Wasaga Beach Sunday evening. According to Huronia West OPP, officers stopped the vehicle just after 7 p.m. that evening. Police say his vehicle was displaying dealer plates and the fuel containers were neither capped nor secured properly. The 41-year-old driver from Keswick was charged with multiple offences under the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act and Highway Traffic Act. His charges included displaying improper plates, failing to display safety marks, failing to secure a load, failing to produce a shipping document and transporting dangerous goods while untrained. 'The OPP reminds all commercial operators of their responsibility to ensure the safe and lawful transport of hazardous materials,' said an OPP spokesperson in a news release. 'Unsafe practices not only endanger the driver but also pose risks to the public and the environment.'
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Keswick man wins $1 million jackpot, marking 3rd lottery win
Most people don't win much more than a free play with the lottery, but one Keswick man is celebrating his third big lottery win, marking his most significant yet. Neil Carter has been playing the lottery for four decades. Nine years ago he won $15,000 with an instant scratch ticket and last October, he took home $350,000 with a Lottario ticket. But now, the retired father of three upgraded to becoming an instant millionaire after winning $1 million with a ticket he purchased on a whim. "I went to the store for groceries, and while I was paying, I saw two Millionaire Multiplier tickets displayed on the counter,' he recalled. 'I decided to buy both of them.' Once home, Carter played his tickets, revealing his lucky streak was on a roll. 'I was shocked,' he said. 'I just couldn't believe it.' He called over his wife to double check on her phone using the OLG app. 'When she scanned it and saw that it was a big winner, she was in disbelief as well. We were both stunned and thrilled at the same time.' The new millionaire plans to buy and house and save for the future. 'Being a winner feels miraculous,' he shared. 'You never know if you'll be the one.' Carter purchased his winning ticket at Zehrs on Woodbine Avenue in Keswick. Millionaire Multiplier costs $100 per play and has a top prize of $1 million.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Check out this newly listed Lake District cottage with 'income potential'
A four-bedroom detached cottage in the hamlet of Sunderland, near Cockermouth, is for sale with a guide price of £630,000. The property, located within the Lake District National Park, has been renovated to improve its insulation, with solar panels and air source heat pumps installed. Accommodation extends to around 2,000 square feet, featuring three reception rooms. Sitting room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and stone wall, open fire, and French doors opening directly onto the garden (Image: Zoopla) The main sitting room has an exposed stone wall, traditional open fire, vaulted beamed ceiling, and French doors leading to the garden. An open-plan kitchen and dining area is located on the ground floor. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom are found on the first floor. Dining room with traditional features (Image: Zoopla) A second staircase leads from the utility room to a fourth bedroom, which includes a dressing area and ensuite bathroom. The listing says this layout could be "perfect for multi-generational living" or offer "annexe potential." Garden areas are described as "cottage style," with lawns, seating areas, established flower beds, and borders of trees and shrubs. The property is positioned centrally within the hamlet of Sunderland, about eight miles from Cockermouth and eleven miles from Keswick. Kitchen/dining area with adjoining utility room (Image: Zoopla) No onward chain is attached to the sale. The listing states the property could suit a main residence, second home, or holiday cottage, with "income potential." According to the listing, the cottage is "filled with beams, character features and an abundance of flexible use spaces," and is "an opportunity not to be missed" for those seeking a home in this Lake District setting. Interested parties seeking more information, or looking to arrange a viewing, are urged to call David Britton Estates on 01768 257199.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
Lake District camping and caravan site 'required' upgrade approved after closure
A CAMPING and caravan site near Keswick is set for a major upgrade after plans to introduce a raft of improvements were approved. Braithwaite Bridges Camping and Caravan site, between Keswick and Braithwaite, is set to become a 'five-star touring site with tent pitches', as the Lake District National Park Authority gave the green light to a programme of refurbishment proposed by the site's owner, the Camping and Caravanning Club. The Design and Access statement says that the site has been closed for 'five to six years' since its acquisition by the Camping and Caravanning Club in 2018. It says that the site 'does not currently meet the high standards required'. Upgrades will include the modernisation and extension of the existing amenities building along with a range of improvements across the site including the creation of a 'natural play area for children'. The scheme would see a shift toward replacing tent pitches with hardstanding areas designed for touring caravans, and a number of 'hybrid' pitches, for caravans and tents. The planning decision statement says: "The applicant outlines that in their experience there has been a shift in market demand towards more flexible pitches to accommodate the increasing variety of tents and touring caravans. "The hybrid pitches are designed to accommodate this shift and would be primarily for the guests who require grass pitches, mainly including Tents, Tentboxes, Trailer Tents, smaller campervans (which then generally need tents to provide additional accommodation) and even 'Teardrop Caravans' (which often have a tent pitched next to them)." READ MORE: Plans submitted for new holiday park with 100 caravans READ MORE: Locals predict 'unsustainable' traffic if new holiday park off A66 approved It says that although tented campsites are 'limited in this area', the site is 'well connected to Keswick and the Borrowdale Valley in which there are numerous tented campsites present'. Addressing the potential visual impact of the improvements on the area, the statement says: "Though the physical works proposed are extensive they are all contained within the existing site which benefits from mature landscaping, both around the perimeter boundaries of the site and internally. "The plans submitted show that all of the existing planting would be retained and would be bolstered by additional internal planting." On highway concerns, it says that the proposal has to the potential to 'reduce movement numbers', from the high occupancy rates associated with the previous permission.
