A SOUTH Lakeland soldier who risked his own life to heroically save three of his comrades as bombs rained down on a World War One battlefield will be remembered later this year.As part of a UK Government First World War Centenary campaign, commemorative
This column last week celebrated the courage of two local youngsters who were showing great fortitude in the face of dreadful illnesses. This week we pay tribute to some other unsung heroes in the heart of our community. South Lakeland Carers
As an eager Ambleside howler and screamer, by Peter Gaukroger's definition, (Letters, August 20, ‘Accept boost to economy’) no, I don’t want Premier Inn’s ‘international standard of accommodation’ here in its latest bizarre incarnation. I don’t
TWO people had to be rescued after becoming waist deep in solidifying Morecambe Bay quicksand. The man and woman, in their 60s, got stuck in the sands at Humphrey Head, Flookburgh, while walking today (September 4). Coordinated by HM Coastguard
Low Wood Hotel, beside the A591 near Ambleside, is a delightful, historic hotel simply oozing in character, so I was keen to visit the exhibition on August 21 to see their proposals for a new, larger hotel. They propose moving the vehicular access
A CUMBRIAN physiotherapist has been selected to play a vital support role in the upcoming Tour of Britain cycle race, helping high performance riders with their tired and aching limbs. Janet Smedley, resident physiotherapist at Low Wood Club in
FORMER members of the Tyneside group Lindisfarne will perform in the brilliantly entertaining two-man show The Lindisfarne Story at Theatre by the Lake this month.For one night only, the audience will be taken on a captivating journey through Lindisfarne
The farming industry is in crisis. But it does not mean they can inflict anarchy on the rest of the population, as seen recently in supermarkets. The dairy sector is not alone, next will be the meat producers (beef and lamb). Surely the farmers
MOTORISTS are being reminded to build in extra time for journeys between Windermere and Kendal next week as essential work is being carried out on the A591 at Ings. Temporary traffic lights controlling a one-lane managed traffic flow will be in
I’M a different person at home to at work. I’d have a conversation with friends that I would never, ever have with my grandma. My parents know some of the truth about my teenage years. My friends know the whole truth and have been sworn to secrecy
Please allow me to endorse the letter from Guy Greenwood (Letters, August 20, 'Refugees don't pose a threat'). Retired residents here at Calgarth Park have witnessed the grievous procession of victims of violent regimes during our own lifetimes
POLICE in Kendal and staff at the Westmorland County Showground are urging motorists to follow the signs displayed when making their way to the County Show at Crooklands on Thursday (September 10). Motorists coming from the south are encouraged
SEDBERGH is set to weave its way into the world of tweed thanks to a new initiative by a local shepherdess. Barefoot shepherdess Alison O’Neill already uses a style of tweed made from Herdwick wool in a range of fashion items, but has now made a move
BANK Holiday shoppers were able to watch energetic staff pedalling furiously in the shop window of White Stuff in Kendal's Finkle Street.Shop workers were joined by staff and supporters from the Bendrigg Trust at Old Hutton as they cycled the 874-mile
A WIDOW has told of her grief after her husband of more than 50 years died from asbestos exposure.Frank Stoodley, of Crag View, Kendal, was diagnosed with mesothelioma, the type of cancer most commonly associated with asbestos exposure, last year and
KEYBOARD legend Rick Wakeman is relishing his forthcoming candlelit concerts in Lancaster's historic priory."When they said I could perform with the Lancaster Priory Choir I thought, I fancy that!" said Rick. "Using the priory organ and
Peter Nardone Organ Recital, St George’s Church, Kendal Dr Nardone, director of music at Worcester Cathedral, gave the organ recital in aid of the Nepal Earthquake Relief. I can’t ever recall seeing so many people at an organ recital other than at a festival
A callous threat to life and property, from low flying military jets, exists unnecessarily over mainland Britain daily! My property in the Lake District is actually used as a ‘target’! Staff and visitors are all too regularly thrown to the floor
Kendal is referred to as 'Gateway to the Lakes'. Visitors using the A65 approach the town by passing through two roundabouts. The one near Asda and B&Q store is not very well maintained with overgrown bushes that obscure vehicles turning and
MISSING girls Kelly Rutherford, 14, and Emily Thompson, 16, have been found safe and well today (September 4). The pair from Milnthorpe disappeared last Friday (August 28) when they were last seen at around 4.50pm. Cumbria Police thanked everyone
AN animal portraiture artist is swapping her Beatrix Potter farm studio for a day to paint an eight foot canvas of a Grey Mare at this year’s Westmorland County Show. Work by Jo McGrath, from Yew Tree Farm Coniston, has been exhibited at The Mall Gallery
A MARINE charity says 2015 has been another bumper year for jellyfish sightings in UK seas. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the massive barrel jellyfish have appeared in record numbers for a second consecutive year. MCS says that
LOWICK and District Agricultural Society Annual Show is hoping for another well attended held event on Saturday, September 5. The show field can be found off the A5084, near Lowick Bridge, on the main Greenodd to Coniston road. A very traditional show
