A packed programme of guided walks and tours around the Lancaster district has been drawn up to run for the rest of the year. Included in the new guide are popular tours of the city castle, Priory, Grand Theatre and Town Hall, along with themed walks,
THWAITES Lancashire Cup holders Netherfield took their place in the last eight of this year's competition with a 64-run victory over Blackburn-based opponents Cherry Tree in a rain-affected match at Parkside Road on Sunday. Opener Tommy Prime was the
KENDAL AAC high jumper Claire Huck own a bronze medal at the English Schools National Championships at Exeter last weekend and her and sister Katie finished 15th. Budding young athletes are invited to join training sessions organised and coached by Kendal
The CommuniGate - Solway Shark Watch website on thisisthelake has been a 'winner' says Norman Hammond, watch coordinator. Last week enquiries came from many areas in the counties just south of London, Belgium, France, Italy and India. All enquirers showed
Job fairs are to be held in Ulverston on a regular basis in a bid to find work for the 250 people registered unemployed in the town following the success of the first event in the town. Suzanne Martin, who works on the vacancy section at Barrow Job Centre
Beatrix Potter's Hill Top property has been re-opened to the public following its extended closure due to the foot-and-mouth crisis. The seventeenth century house, cared for by the National Trust, is where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's
Cumbria County Council 's district auditor has reprimanded them for failing to press ahead with the government's drive for best value efficiency reviews. The audit, which covered the year 2000-01, made a number of recommendations for improvement, but
KENDAL Judo Club's contingent of 24 youngsters dominated the second round of the Lancashire League Tournament at Burnley. Fighting in age-band/weight categories Kendal took command, overcoming opponents from Bacup, St Helens, Cornholm, Burnley, Blackburn
'FIERY Fred' Trueman is speaking in the Lakes in August. The former England and Yorkshire fast bowler will be the guest of Threlkeld Cricket Club for "An Evening with Fred Trueman" at the the Theatre at the Lake, Keswick on Sunday, August 5. The club
