A fire and rescue service has been visiting a local landmark.

The fire and rescue crew, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, visited the Carlisle Cathedral, on the afternoon of October 22.

Speaking of the importance of and the reason behind the visit to the cathedral, a spokesperson from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said: "It is important for our crews to know the risk sites in our area, so we can deal with incidents swiftly, and safely when they arise.

"We have a rolling programme to visit various local sites, ensuring our crews are up to date with the hazards they may face, and all of the hazard information can be accessed from the computers on our fire appliances.

"The Cathedral has to be one of the most scenic!"