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The Westmorland Gazette

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Man stabbed in Lancaster

Man stabbed in Lancaster

LANCASHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Lancaster, during which a man was stabbed in the arm.

Kendal Town vs Droylsden

Kendal Town sunk by single goal on wet and miserable day at Pye Motors Stadium

Catherine Aubrey and Alex Hossack

YOUR DREAMS INTERPRETED: A stand off between two soldiers holding rifles

Pylons in the Whicham Valley

Protesters pyl-on pressure as they walk over Black Combe to highlight damaging impact to landscape

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Some of those who submiited scripts for Kendal Yarns Festival of New Plays

Fifty-six scripts handed in for Kendal Yarns Festival of New Plays

Planning applications received by South Lakeland District Council

Planning applications received by Lake District National Park Authority

Police are warning people not to use Santander ATMs in Lancashire.

Police warn Santander cash machines being targeted again across Lancashire

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LETTER: Nominate a voluntary group that makes a difference ot your community

LETTER: Nominate a voluntary group that makes a difference ot your community

Lyn Paul pictured in Blood Brothers with a previous cast of Willy Russell's popular musical. The hit show tells the moving story of twins separated at birth, and runs at Blackpool Opera House until Saturday (April 9).

Hit musical runs in the blood of former New Seeker Lyn Paul

Leading recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician, Sarah Beth Briggs, plays Grange-over-Sands Concert Club on Friday, April 8 (8pm). Pic Clive Barda.

Grange music season continues with leading light of piano

Ian Jones, highly respected Levens conductor and chorus master for the eminent Mary Wakefield Music Festival.

Levens Choir continues its birthday celebrations with a double helping of choral magic

Among the ceramicists opening the doors to their creative homes as part of the Green Door Studio Art Trail, will be Endmoor's Emma Louise Wilson. Her porcelain pieces (pictured) include bowls, spoons, brooches and plaques.

Must-see Green Door art trail is bigger and better than ever

This atmospheric photograph was taken by Innominate Tarn on Haystacks by Gazette reader Ann Bryan, who lives at Brigsteer. Ann says: "I moved to the Lakes two years ago but Haystacks has always been a favourite walk from family holidays when my child

READER'S PHOTO: Innominate Tarn

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Thinning otu the turnip crop

NOSTALGIA: Thinning out the turnip crop

Christmas service at Sandylands Methodist Church

More than 200 gathered for 72 hour long Bible read through

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Night time search on Scafell Pike

Night time search on Scafell Pike

LETTER: We need an explanation for Council Tax changes

LETTER: We need an explanation for Council Tax changes

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Sport

Late Doyle goal sees Kendal Town Ladies remain in promotion hunt

Late Doyle goal sees Kendal Town Ladies remain in promotion hunt

A LATE goal by Paula Doyle kept Kendal Town Ladies on course for promotion as they came from a goal behind to draw 1-1 with league leaders Preston North End Development.

Judo players from Valencia brush up on their English on Kendal visit

Spanish judo players enjoy visit to Kendal

Carus Green’s Harriet Barker wins at St Andrews

Carus Green’s Harriet Barker wins at St Andrews

League President Bob Gale presenting the Division One Singles winner’s trophy to Steve Dixon.

TABLE TENNIS: Finals of 2016 Kendal and District League tournament

Photograph l-r: Dana Billington, Henry Boyle (Junior Captain), Toby Nelson, Freddie Horner, Harrison Kay, Josh Coates, Ryan Whitehead

Junior golfers from Kendal Golf Club take county-wide title

Sue Wilkinson, Anne Muir, Alan Kirkpatrick (ICe Master Lockerbie Ice Rink), Colin Wilkinson and Sheena Simpson

West Callies win final of South Lakes curling league

Action from the Kendal and District Bowling League

Kendal and District Bowling League return to action after the winter break

North Lancs Football: Carnforth Rangers move into top spot

North Lancs Football: Carnforth Rangers move into top spot

Hoad Hill junior fell races. Under10's..

Hoad Hill Harriers' junior fell runners brave the Easter weather

Kendal County Reserve vs Penrith Reserves on Saturday (Picture: Richard Edmondson)

PICTURES: Battle for Westmorland League Division One title heats up

Action from Kendal Town versus Lancaster City

PICTURE SPECIAL: Kendal battle hard for a deserved 2-2 draw with Lancaster

Aimee Sharp charging her way through the Manchester tackles

PICTURE SPECIAL: Easter win for Kendal Ladies Wasps

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The England Deaf squad in Sharjah

Kendal bowler returns from international success

Sedbergh School's U13 11 a-side girls hockey team crowned county champions

Sedbergh School girls hockey team crowned county champions

Pictures by Karen Priestly

Just Champion! Tomi Tatham ready to take on the best of British after winning first title bout

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National Sport

Chelsea appoint Antonio Conte as their new manager on a three-year deal

Chelsea appoint Antonio Conte as their new manager on a three-year deal

Antonio Conte has been appointed Chelsea's first-team head coach on a three-year contract.
Per Mertesacker does not believe Leicester's 11-point lead over Arsenal is insurmountable

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker not giving up on title

Marc Albrighton has helped Leicester go seven points clear at the Premier League summit

Leicester winger Marc Albrighton: Pressure was much worse last season

Wayne Rooney intends to lead England at Euro 2016

Rooney: England career not on the Wayne just yet

Nico Rosberg, right, benefitted from Lewis Hamilton's sluggish start

Long way to go in Formula One title race, warns Lewis Hamilton

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LETTER: Leaving the EU would benefit UK farmers and developing countries

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Ky Wilson (left) and Stu Pearce (right) are hoping to spark a fashion revolution in Kendal

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VIDEO AND PICTURES: Excited crowds flock to Grasmere to greet Prince Charles

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Excited crowds flock to Grasmere to greet Prince Charles

HUNDREDS descended on Grasmere yesterday afternoon to greet Prince Charles during his day-long visit to Cumbria.

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Popular Kendal nursery head teacher Veronica Broyd calls it a day

Popular Kendal nursery head teacher Veronica Broyd calls it a day

ONE of South Lakeland's best known teachers is stepping down after three decades in nursery education.

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Burton-in-Kendal pub wins Heinz Heartwarming Heroes competition

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Flood damage at Kendal's IBIS Sports & Social Club.

YOUR FLOOD HEROES: Sedbergh builder Eddie Lord and his team

Are garden gnomes falling out of favour in South Lakeland?

Are garden gnomes falling out of favour in South Lakeland?

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Education

Popular Kendal nursery head teacher Veronica Broyd calls it a day

Popular Kendal nursery head teacher Veronica Broyd calls it a day

ONE of South Lakeland's best known teachers is stepping down after three decades in nursery education.

Bentham School pupils share a love of reading

Delight as Bentham Community Primary School is rated as good

Sedbergh School's U13 11 a-side girls hockey team crowned county champions

Sedbergh School girls hockey team crowned county champions

Sedbergh School rugby stars take glory at Twickenham

Sedbergh School rugby stars take glory at Twickenham

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