CUMBRIAN farmers stand to gain a much-needed cash boost from a new £20million agri-cultural fund The fund is intended to help rural businesses increase prof-its and reduce their impact on the environment and has been launched by agriculture mini-ster
FOOTBALL legend Sir Bobby Charlton made a special visit to Furness College in his role as founder and trustee of the charity Find A Better Way. The charity has been founded to improve the lives of people and communities who live with the threat
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: John Le Carre (Sceptre, £7.99) It must be 25 years or so since I first read John Le carre's dense but absorbing spy thriller. I remember finding it hard going - to keep track of all the characters and plot
TWO men from Windermere have been arrested in connection with a spate of restaurant and takeaway break-ins that have occurred across South Lakeland over the last fortnight. Since 30 October, a spate of nine burglaries and attempted burglaries have
FAMILIES can remember loved ones this Christmas with a ‘tree of memories’ in Kendal. People can sponsor a Christmas tree in the Westmorland Shopping Centre to commemorate someone who will not be with them this year, in return for a donation
CHOCOLATE fans have taken over a shop which specialises in traditional and quirky sweet treats. Gavin Lowe and partner Joan Preston are hoping their enth-usiasm for cocoa will go down well with both tourists and local customers. The pair have bought
CUMBRIAN business owners have smashed targets to create more than 1,000 apprenticeship places in the past four months as part of a major campaign. The National Apprenticeship Service challenged the region to create 100 apprenticeships for young
YOBS who have pelted cars with eggs and stones in Kendal have been warned to stop before they cause 'serious' injury. Youngsters have caused damage to cars driving in the Burton Road and Sandyland Road area by been throwing objects as they
MORE than a week after a Kendal teen was sexually assaulted detectives are re-appealing for witnesses to come forward. A team of detectives in Kendal have been investigating since a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on the old canal path
Residents in Kendal are being urged to tightened up home security after a string of burglaries in the town. Burglars got into the home of an elderly lady on Lound Road at 4.30am on Friday, November 11, and snatched a quantity of cash, a laptop and a
CHARITIES and local businesses are being invited to an event to help them increase their publicity. Cumbria CVS Local Network Forum is hosting the event on Wednesday, November 16, when groups can learn about publicising and promoting services and activities
PEOPLE and businesses across South Lakeland are gearing up for a fundraising extravaganza in aid of Children in Need on Friday. Among those taking part will be staff at Debonair Hair Salon, in Wildman Street, Kendal, where stylists will be sporting ‘
PROVIDERS of accommodation in the Lake District have snapped up a share of more than £1.4 million to improve their businesses. Ten establishments, including hotels, guest houses and restaurants, have received funding from the Rural Northwest Tourism
