A small sign in the window of Westwood Books in the historic Cumbrian market town of Sedbergh declares that ‘any book you haven’t read before is a new book’. This seems particularly poignant ...

Sedbergh recently became the first town in England to be conferred with official book town status, and its startling success in regenerating the area means it might not be the last. Transforming ...

Sheepfest is coming back to Sedbergh this summer. The fluffy, fun filled event celebrating all things sheep and wool will be held on August 23. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘celebrity’.

Away from The Dalesman the town of Sedbergh offers plenty to see and do, with a number of bookshops, antique shops and gift shops to explore. Alternatively take to the fells for a peaceful walk.

Community festival celebrating cute Cumbrian creatures returns to coastal town due to popular demand. Sheepfest is coming back to Sedbergh this summer. The fluffy, fun filled event celebrating all ...

Walking near Sedbergh, England's official book town. Maybe it's the clomp of my walking boots thumping along the footpath. It could just as easily be my heavy panting as I trudge up the steep ...

Police in a Cumbrian town are to move into their neighbouring fire station to cut costs. The Sedbergh police station will close and officers will move into the fire station next door on 20 September.

The Yoto Carnegies, the UK’s longest running book awards for children and young people, have announced a partnership with Sedbergh, England’s "book town", to deliver a free day-long festival ...

Two boarding schools in Cumbria are to merge. Casterton School, with a co-educational junior school and a girls-only senior school, has seen pupil numbers fall while those at fully co-educational ...