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6 hours ago
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5 secret beauty spots in north Cumbria to avoid the crowds
AH, the Lake District. That glorious, sweaty, rain-drenched Instagram darling where sheep outnumber residents and the car parks are full of unused and expensive hiking boots, pampered labradors, and desperate city escapees. Of course, a healthy intake of tourists makes for a certain vibrancy, but there are times when the clogged single-track lanes, mile-long queues for an ice cream, and lack of any seats in the pubs get a bit too much. Thankfully, what many visitors don't know is there are parts of Cumbria where the buses stop early, the mobile signal waves a merciful white flag, and the cafés haven't yet discovered oat milk. Here are five of my favourite under-the-radar days out in north Cumbria to avoid the crowds that are weird, wonderful, and blessedly lacking in coach parties and selfie-sticks. 1. Talkin Tarn – The Anti-Windermere Tucked just outside Brampton (yes, that Brampton - the one where your sat-nav gets confused), Talkin Tarn Country Park is like Windermere's introverted cousin who reads poetry and quietly judges you for bringing disposable BBQs. Talkin Tarn is hardly 'undiscovered', and does attract a healthy amount of visitors (for good reason), but if you fancy whiling away a few hours by a picturesque body of water, you won't have to fight your way through crowds to see it (see disclaimer at the end!). It's a marvellously understated glacial lake surrounded by woodland paths, with enough charm to lose yourself in nature, and (usually) a peaceful serenity a far cry from its brasher relatives. Talkin Tarn Country Park (Image: Archive) You can walk around the whole tarn in 25 minutes, which means it's perfect for lazy strollers, families with pushchairs, or those of us nursing a hangover and clutching a questionable takeaway coffee. There's a quaint café, boats to hire in summer, and plenty of wildlife to keep the kids interested. Crucially, it's blissfully lacking in overpriced fudge shops. 2. Gilsland Spa – Crumbling Romance and Sulphur Springs Gilsland Spa is where history, geology, and a strong odour of rotten eggs collide. Straddling the border of Cumbria and Northumberland like a dithering Geordie, the village of Gilsland is home to an famous old spa hotel, breath-taking gorge walks, and the kind of riverside bridges that dare you to have a quiet existential moment mid-way across. An aerial shot of Gilsland (Image: Archive) Follow the path down to the sulphur well (bring a strong stomach) and remember our hardy forefathers who used to bathe in this noxious substance for their health. The views are gorge-ous (sorry), the geology fascinating, and the foot traffic minimal. Bonus points for the spooky Victorian vibe and the perfectly credible local insistence that everywhere is haunted. 3. Bewcastle – Where History Sleeps and No One Wakes It Another fascinating spot within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall, Bewcastle is a truly atmospheric gem of a place. If you like your attractions ancient, obscure, and in a state of semi-collapse, Bewcastle is the stuff of dreams. This village is home to the ruins of a Roman fort, a church with serious Saxon street cred, and one of the most impressive Anglo-Saxon crosses in the country - which you'll probably have to yourself because nobody seems to remember it exists. Atmospheric Bewcastle is full of historic sites (Image: Google Maps) Bewcastle is where you go when you want to feel profoundly insignificant in the nicest possible way. It's quiet, it's haunting, and there's something deeply comforting about crumbling stones that have survived empires while you fail to keep you sole houseplant alive. 4. Bowness-on-Solway – The End of the World (Or At Least the Wall) Forget the other Bowness – this is where those in the know go. Head west until your signal dies and the sky gets weirdly big, and you'll reach Bowness-on-Solway — where Hadrian's Wall ends with a resigned shrug into the Irish Sea. It's windswept, wonderfully bleak, and home to more birds than humans (ornithologists, rejoice). Bowness-on-Solway's enchanting coastline (Image: Google Maps) This is the perfect place for people who like the idea of finishing a Roman trail but are too lazy to walk 84 miles of it. You can arrive in a warm car, take in the view, mutter something about Roman ambition, and then pop into the King's Arms for a pint and a pie, all the while feeling smugly superior to those circling the other Bowness for three hours desperate for a parking spot. The views over the Solway Firth are nothing short of ethereal, the sunsets are world-class, and the air smells like seaweed and sheep. 5. The Eden Viaducts – Bridges to Nowhere and a Cracking Walk Once vital arteries of the railway network, the Eden Viaducts near Langwathby now stand like solemn, overgrown reminders of Britain's knack for building brilliant things and then shutting them down for budget reasons. But what a sight they are. Take the walk around the Eden Valley and you'll find the likes of Smardale Gill and the majestic Lacy Viaduct. These great stone beasts stretch across gorges and rivers like Roman aqueducts on a gap year. Smardale Gill Viaduct (Image: Julian Thurgood) You'll meet a few dog walkers, the occasional suspicious sheep, and probably no one else. Bring good boots, some ham and pease pudding sandwiches, and your best 'lost Victorian railway enthusiast' energy. You'll look the part, even if you haven't seen an OS map since you scraped through you Silver Duke of Edinburgh award at school. DISCLAIMER - I can only speak from personal experience – if you decide to visit any of these places, there could be throngs of tourists that day, but I'm not sure my influence alone is great enough to cause such a shift. But as we are now on the sprint to the summer holidays, and some of Cumbria's more fashionable hotspots already starting to feel as busy as a 1970s pub carpet, you may want to get your explorer's hat on and try on these – or better still, seek out your own undiscovered gems – it's much more fun that way.
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8 hours ago
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Meet the Cumbrian teen forging a career in civil engineering
A Cumbrian teenager who gave up his weekends and school holidays for work experience is forging a career path as a civil engineer. Ryan Reid, 19, from Brampton, joined Carlisle-based Peacock Precision Services straight from school and is now working towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in civil engineering, having already completed an Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) after three years of study. The young engineer has already worked on major projects including the Carlisle Southern Link Road and the Hope Valley Rail Line. Mr Reid is now working towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in civil engineering (Image: Supplied) Mr Reid said: "Working at Peacock Precision is great, and I couldn't think of doing anything else if I'm honest. "I like the challenge of completing a variety of jobs, and every day is a learning day." He said he particularly enjoys being out on-site and interacting with people from different trades. Mr Reid also credited Kieron Peacock, founder and owner of Peacock Precision, with supporting his growth in the industry. He said: "I owe Kieron a lot for giving me the opportunity and taking a chance on me, so I try to do my best by him on every job." Mr Reid first joined the company as a trainee civil engineer after impressing Mr Peacock with his enthusiasm and commitment during work experience placements at just 15 years old. Mr Peacock said: "From the very beginning, Ryan stood out as someone with a real passion for the work and a willingness to learn. "There are not many kids at the age of 15 who would volunteer to spend their spare time working, but that shows Ryan's strong determination to go far in the industry. "He has already developed into a mature, reliable and valued member of the team, and we're proud to support him as he continues to grow in his career." Peacock Precision Services, established in Carlisle in 2018, is a specialist engineering business operating across the UK in sectors including highways, housing, rail, public sector, and retail. Mr Reid's journey into civil engineering began through work experience placements during weekends and school holidays, which he continued alongside his studies at Durham College. His blend of practical skills, determination, and academic achievement has set him apart, earning praise from colleagues and leadership alike. As he works towards his NVQ, Mr Reid is expected to continue making an impact on projects across the region and beyond.
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15 hours ago
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Brampton father and son facing 116 charges in connection with LCBO thefts
Daniel Stuckey and his son Dylan are facing theft charges in Brampton. (Peel Police Service) A 55-year-old man and his 32-year-old son are facing 116 charges in connection with LCBO thefts in Brampton. Peel police said in May, their officers, in collaboration with the LCBO Organized Crime Investigative Unit, began looking into two men who allegedly targeted individuals and businesses along Steeles Avenue between Kennedy and Dixie Roads. As a result of their investigation dubbed Project Bloodline, they arrested Daniel Stuckey and Dylan Stuckey earlier this week. Daniel has been charged with 22 offences, including 11 counts of theft under $5,000 and seven counts of breach of probation. Meanwhile, police laid 94 charges against his father, including 10 counts of wearing a disguise with intent, 48 counts of theft under $5,000 and three counts of robbery. Police said Dylan was also wanted on four warrants in Halton and Niagara. 'At the time of their arrest, both Dylan and Daniel Stuckey were already charged with numerous offences and were also subject to multiple probation orders,' police said in a news release on Friday. Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in a statement, 'Our goal with Community Safety and Wellbeing has always been to eliminate crime before it harms our communities and use practices that decrease re-offenses. With Project Bloodline, we have done exactly that.' Investigators continue to ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them at (905) 453-2121 ext. 2133 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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15 hours ago
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MDA SPACE REOPENS OPERATIONS AT DAVID FLORIDA LABORATORY
Ensures critical sovereign satellite and space systems integration and testing capabilities remain available to all industry in Canada BRAMPTON, ON, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has taken over operation of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa, ensuring this world-class testing facility remains open to industry and under sovereign Canadian control. The facility houses essential infrastructure that enables the assembly, integration and testing of entire spacecraft and satellite systems and subsystems to ensure their ability to operate in the harsh conditions of space. No other facility of its kind is commercially available in Canada. Owned and operated by the Canadian Government since the 1970s, DFL has been a strategic national asset and integral part of Canada's national and industrial end-to-end space capability for decades, supporting the development of space technology and critical missions for both the government and private sector. The facility has played a pivotal role in establishing Canada's world-leading national and industrial space capabilities including critical components of the James Webb Space Telescope, all Canadarm space robotics, the RADARSAT family of Earth observation satellites, and multiple generations of essential communications satellites that support every aspect of the daily lives of Canadians. MDA's stewardship of the facility underscores its commitment to advancing the nation's space ambitions while ensuring Canadian companies have the resources they need to succeed in a growing and commercializing global space industry. "The David Florida Laboratory is an irreplaceable national asset and the operational transfer to industry at a time of rapid commercialization of the global and domestic space industry is a natural evolution," said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. "We are honoured to take on this responsibility to ensure DFL remains open to all industry for the long term, preserving Canada's sovereign space capabilities and helping to foster innovation and growth across the Canadian space sector." The David Florida Laboratory will continue to support a range of assembly, integration and test (AI&T) requirements including Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), thermal vacuum, antenna and vibration test services. MDA Space is committed to providing fair and equitable access to all industry partners to test and validate their advanced technologies on a competitive fee-for-services basis. Details of integration and testing services offered at DFL are available on the MDA Space LaunchPad portal or by contacting DFL@ ABOUT MDA SPACE Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there. For more information, visit SOCIAL MEDIALinkedIn: X: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MDA Space View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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2 days ago
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3 boys charged in violent smash-and-grab robberies in Mississauga and Brampton
A Peel Police shoulder patch is seen in Mississauga, Ont., on Saturday, July 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Three teenagers, including one from Nova Scotia, are suspected to be behind three smash-and-grab robberies in Mississauga and Brampton earlier this year. Peel Regional Police said the incidents happened between Jan. 19 and Feb. 4 and the suspects targeted jewelry stores located inside malls. Allegedly armed with hammers and pry bars, the suspects smashed display cases inside the stores and removed merchandise 'with no regard for the safety of customers and employees,' police said. The suspects then drove away in a stolen car. As a result of an investigation, police identified and arrested the suspects. They have also located the vehicle used in the robberies. The suspects are a 16-year-old Toronto boy, a 16-year-old Kitchener boy and a 17-year-old Nova Scotia boy who all cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. All of them are facing charges of robbery and disguise with intent. The Nova Scotia teen is facing an additional two counts of failure to comply with a release order. The Kitchener teen is also charged with possession of property obtained by crime, failure to comply with an undertaking and failure to comply with a sentence of disposition. The charges have not been tested in court. 'Two of the accused were on court ordered release forms in relation to previous various violent offences,' police said. They added that the investigation is ongoing and further arrests and charges could be coming. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them at 905-453-2121 ext. 3410 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
