A FORMER Eden bank has been transformed into a new butchers and deli.Husband and wife team Steve and Jennie Allison took over the lease of the HSBC bank in Appleby just nine weeks ago and have been busy reconfiguring the interior to create a traditional
Democracy is a strange animal. The residents of Masters Grange in Kirkby Lonsdale have, after a noble struggle, lost the battle over a footpath. None of the householders were aware of the pathway prior to the purchase of their homes. The question
NEW window frames planned for Kendal's new business hub have been given the go-ahead.South Lakeland District Council wants to replace the thin grey metal frames at 124 Highgate - between the Highgate Hotel and the Brewery Arts Centre - with white uPVC
A CARTMEL restaurant has held onto the prestigious title of the 'UK's greatest restaurant' for the third year running,Simon Rogan's Michelin-starred eatery L'Enclume secured the number one spot in the 2016 Good Food Guide while Ambleside's Lake Road Kitchen
C-ART open studio trail runs from Saturday (September 12) until September 27. Co-ordinated by Eden Arts, the fantastic event features more than 110 artists, designers and independent galleries that open their doors to the public with art and craft workshops
FILM fans can take part in a three-day cinema retreat in Grizedale Forest as part of the Abandon Normal Devices Festival, an an exciting festival of digital culture, ground-breaking art, and new cinema, which takes place between Friday-Sunday, September
A WALKER climbed into a mountain rescue team's emergency stretcher box to escape a storm - and ended up being locked inside for more than 12 hours. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were contacted by another man, who said he had been walking with his
A MAN who fraudulently claimed benefits while getting an income from renting out two houses in one of the most expensive parts of the country has been sentenced. A judge at Preston Crown Court also heard that Stuart William Barclay had committed
THIEVES stole garden maintenance equipment from a shed in the grounds of Sedbergh School. The criminals made-off with a hedge-cutter and a strimmer when they broke into the outhouse between 4.30pm on Friday, August 28, and 8.30am on Monday, August
HISTORY repeated itself at a much-loved South Lakeland show after two of the top prizes were retained by last year’s champions.Brothers John and Paul Young said they were ‘thrilled’ to claim the supreme dairy champion at Selside and Grayrigg Show for
POLICE are hunting for the driver of a vehicle that 'crashed through' a railway bridge in Haverthwaite. The incident is believed to have occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 31. The vehicle was driving down the unnamed road near the Lakeside
CRIMINALS made-off with £500 after breaking into a business in Steveley. Blossom Trees Nursery, on Back Lane, was turned into a crime scene after the burglary, which occurred some time after 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 1). MORE TOP STORIES
HUNDREDS turned out to enjoy a 'friendly and popular' Eden agricultural show at the weekend.Around 2,000 made their way to Dufton, near Appleby, on Saturday for the annual event which was in its 151st year.Show secretary John Hughes said: "It’s a
THE summer Arnside Horticultural Show has been hailed 'a huge success'. The weather remained fine for visitors who enjoyed the spectacular displays in the floral hall. Although the number of entries were down on the previous year owing to the challenging
THE search is on to find the 2015 Cumbria Woman of the Year. Members of the public are being encouraged to nominate 'a hidden gem' who deserves to be recognised for the significant contribution they make. Foster carer Doreen Beattie, from Kirkoswald
POLICE in Cumbria will now be able to use drones to help tackle crime and keep people safe. Earlier this year, staff from the Constabulary’s Operational Support Unit purchased two UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) for a trial period. Rigorous
AN 'EXTREMELY harmful' cocktail of drugs has been stolen from a vets in Caton, say police. The massive drugs haul, worth hundreds of pounds, took place between 6.45pm on Thursday, August 27, and 7.45am on Friday, August 28. The offenders gained
A BURST pipe caused serious flooding at a £6million housing complex built for disabled people. 'Every floor' was flooded at the Kirkland View, Kendal, according to a member of the fire crew called to the scene at 1pm yesterday (Tuesday, September
A NEW £55,000 play area has opened on a Kendal estate following a three-year campaign. The play area is located between the Housing Association estate on Acre Moss Lane and Overdale Road and the older council estate of Hallgarth. A Multi-Use
THE new Barrow Police Station on Andrews Way will be open to members of the public on Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Visitors will be taken on guided tours of the new station including a visit to the 18 cell custody area. The dog unit, police motorbike
PRINCE Charles will see the art of cheese making in the Yorkshire Dales at first hand when he visits The Wensleydale Creamery next week.HRH Prince of Wales has announced a trip to the Hawes-based firm on Thursday where he will cast his eye over the firm's
Job seekers have even more reason to buy The Westmorland Gazette. The newspaper now contains an expanded situations vacant section with scores more jobs featured. As well as all your usual jobs adverts, there are special lists of those vacancies
TEN-man Kendal Town booked their place in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with a stunning victory in a replay against North Shields at the Lancaster and Morecambe College Stadium on Tuesday night.Following Saturday's 1-1 draw at the Daren Perrson
SHIRESHEAD and Warton go head-to-head at Borwick Lane on Saturday knowing whoever emerges victorious will likely be crowned champions of Division One of the Westmorland Cricket League.Both sides picked up maximum points over the Bank Holiday weekend and
KESWICK picked up four points from a possible six this weekend to open up a seven point gap at the top of Division One of the Westmorland Football League.On Saturday Andrew Frampton, Richard Bannister and Richard Bell were on the scoresheet to bring an
