PARKING ticket machines are still ‘months’ away from being introduced on streets in South Lakeland after a delay in the process. Councillors have already agreed the machines can come in to Bowness, Ambleside and Kendal – but now have to consult
POLICE have confirmed a missing man has been found in Milnthorpe. Christopher Kenny, 67, from Skelmersdale, was reported missing at 4:20pm yesterday. He was last seen in the Sizergh Castle area and police were searching the area last night.
A double from Mossley FC striker Mitchell Bryant condemned winless Kendal Town to their third league defeat of the season in an entertaining affair at the Lancaster and Morecambe Stadium. Mossley raced into a two goal lead in the first ten minutes
KIRKBY Lonsdale skipper Matt Hughes says his side’s home form will be the key to success in North One West. The Underley Park outfit are unbeaten at home since last October and picked up their first win of the season in a 25-18 victory over Broughton
KENDAL Director of Rugby Steve Whitehead was delighted his team came away from Wilmslow with the points despite not playing to their potential. Skipper James Gough scored a last gasp try at the Memorial Ground as Kendal grabbed the win in the final
CAPTAIN James Gough scored a last gasp try to maintain Kendal's perfect start to the season in a close victory away at Wilmslow. Wilmslow dominated much of the game but Kendal battled hard and pulled off their second win of the season in the dying
AUSTRALIAN second row forward Nick Edney marked his Kirkby Lonsdale debut with a try as the Underley Park outfit recorded their first win of the season over Broughton Park. In their first home fixture of the season and in front of a large crowd
KENDAL skipper Stu Parkin admits there are already a ‘few irons in the fire’ as the club looks to replace New Zealand professional Jamie How for next year’s campaign. The Shap Road outfit ended their season with a four wicket loss at St Annes to
KENDAL’s good end of season form came to an abrupt end as St Annes ran out four wicket victors at Vernon Road Ground. The Shap Road outfit struggled to form any meaningful partnerships and were dismissed for 109 before St Annes chased down the
CONSISTENCY is key for a youthful Netherfield side if they are to build on this season’s mid-table finish, according to club captain Marc Brown. For the second year in succession, Brown lifted silverware as the Parkside Road club bolstered their
LEYLAND finished four runs short of victory as Netherfield ended their season with a winning draw at Parkside Road on Saturday. Sri Lankan professional Saliya Saman signed off his year at Netherfield with an impressive knock of 74 including seven
MOTHER-of-three Emma Peterkin, 31, of Grandy Close, Grasmere, who fraudulently claimed nearly £13,500 in benefits and tax reductions, was given a six-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, at South Lakeland Magistrates’ Court. Peterkin
CHRISTIAN Rodska, playing Alan Bennett in Untold Stories, is quite simply outstanding. The first half - Hymn - is a melancholy look at how music shaped the young Alan's life. It is testament to Rodska's skill as an actor that he was able to
SEDBERGH’S Main Street looked b-ewe-tiful over the weekend as residents and visitors to the town celebrated the inaugural Sheepfest. More than 100 life-size sheep made by businesses, voluntary organisations and individuals adorned the streets as
A PENSIONER camped out in the cold for 21 hours to make sure she was first in line for a new Kendal housing development. Jean Heseltine, 60, waited all night for the moment when properties on ‘The Beeches’ development were released to customers
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Kent Street, Kendal. The victim was attacked from behind and suffered facial injuries at 3:30am on Monday, August 25. Anybody with information is urged to dial 101 and ask for
IMAGINATIONS ran wild among those who produced lanterns for this year’s festival in Ulverston. Organisers promoted creativity with the theme of what could be hidden under local landmark Hoad Hill – and an estimated 6,000 people turned up to see
A CYCLIST in her 20s has been taken to hospital after coming off her push bike in Kendal, said police. The North West Ambulance Service received a report of a one vehicle crash on Windermere Road at 12.38pm and arrived at 12.44pm. Police attendance
Police are appealing for information after a road traffic accident on Newby Bridge Road. At around 11:50am on Sunday, September 14, a red Seat Ibiza and a green Citroen AX collided outside Beech Hill Hotel, Windermere. A spokesperson for Cumbria
KENDAL Town boss Dave Foster left the club by mutual consent last night. Foster's departure comes after a string of bad results that have seen the Mintcakes go nine games in the league and cup without a win. A statement from Club Chairman Haydon
PET lovers in South Lakeland are being urged to help the Manchester Dogs’ Home after a blaze killed dozens of animals and tore through part of a building. Animal Rescue Cumbria has put out an appeal for food, beds, toys and bowls, which it plans
A HOTLY anticipated celebration of spice was held for the first time by a South Lakeland estate. Holker Hall, Cark-in-Cartmel, played host to its first Chilli Fest, which delivered heat, fun and flavour to almost 5,000 visitors during the weekend
CARNFORTH town councillors were last night due to discuss whether their town needs a mayor. The question “Is a mayoralty necessary in Carnforth?” has been raised by current mayor Coun Robert Roe. It is proposed that the town council could return
A sheep was left with severe injuries after it was attacked by two 'boxer-type' dogs. The animal suffered facial and head injuries when it was savaged while grazing on Loughrigg Fell, near Ambleside, on Friday, September 12. Witnesses described
A BRIGHT spark from South Lakeland has successfully completed an apprenticeship scheme and secured a permanent position which will see him work to keep the lights on across the region. Matthew Shaw, an overhead power line apprentice from Storth
CROWDS turned out in glorious sunshine to create a holiday atmosphere at the Underbarrow Marrow Day event at the Punchbowl Inn. The traditional village event attracted people from far afield as well as locals enjoying a drink or a cream tea.
AN NHS consultant has hung up her stethoscope after three decades working in Kendal’s hospitals - putting her straight on the front page of The Westmorland Gazette. Dr Isabel Huggett, who began at the Kendal Green hospital in 1984, has been presented
PLANS to change an ‘eyesore’ village pub into two houses and a café/wine bar have prompted concerns from parish councillors. Silverdale Parish Council believes that the empty Royal Hotel in Silverdale could be ‘viable again’ if reopened as a pub
