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Sedbergh has had 22 of the lights installed

Sedbergh's eco-friendly initiative aiming to reduce town's light pollution

Pippa Lovell, the owner of Versa on the Isle of Man

Pippa Lovell, the owner of Versa on the Isle of Man

Popular gastropub in Cumbria announces collaboration with Isle of Man chef

The club offers courses that could see you become a pro at diving in the ocean

The club offers courses that could see you become a pro at diving in the ocean

Clubs and societies

Local dive club secures triple grant success to ensure its future

Nina Matsunaga is one of the best in her field according to a new list

Nina Matsunaga is one of the best in her field according to a new list

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Cumbria chef named in top 40 women in the UK industry

Firefighters tackling the mock 'wildfire'

Firefighters tackling the mock 'wildfire'

Fire crews tackle 'wildfire' in Cumbria to gain vital experience

Rachael Mellor (right) at the resting place of son Mackenzie (left) who was killed in a tragic road traffic accident

Rachael Mellor (right) at the resting place of son Mackenzie (left) who was killed in a tragic road traffic accident

Mum’s touching tribute in memory of son killed in road traffic accident

Nina competing on The Great British Menu

Nina competing on The Great British Menu

'More stressful than having a child!' - Chef discusses appearance on BBC show

Nina competing on The Great British Menu

Nina competing on The Great British Menu

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Cumbrian chef narrowly misses out on regional finals of hit BBC cooking comp

Nina Matsunaga battled through to the next round on The Great British Menu

Nina Matsunaga battled through to the next round on The Great British Menu

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Cumbria chef competes on BBC cooking show

BBC Singers among artists at Sedbergh Music Festival

BBC Singers among artists at Sedbergh Music Festival

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Jess Gillam and BBC Singers among artists at Sedbergh Music Festival

Kerry and Mark are the new owners of The Haddock Paddock.

Kerry and Mark are the new owners of The Haddock Paddock.

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Fish and chip shop reopens under new management after couple take on business

Do your kids want to try out basketball?

Do your kids want to try out basketball?

New basketball classes coming to Sedbergh for kids next month

St Andrew's Church is joining others across the country with a new performance for Christmas

St Andrew's Church is joining others across the country with a new performance for Christmas

Updated version of traditional carol to headline festive service in Sedbergh

Al Hurst with the new candlesticks

Al Hurst with the new candlesticks

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Local woodworker honours history of Sedbergh church with new candlesticks

Carlisle Crown Court

Carlisle Crown Court

Alleged assault case dismissed

Sedbergh School and Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School have been named among UK’s best for cricket

Sedbergh School and Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School have been named among UK’s best for cricket

Two South Cumbrian schools voted amongst UK’s best for cricket

Some of the volunteers who helped Cumbria YFC win their award

Some of the volunteers who helped Cumbria YFC win their award

Meet the volunteers in your area who have earned their group a national award

Christmas shopping will be made easier in Sedbergh with a late night event

Christmas shopping will be made easier in Sedbergh with a late night event

Late night shopping coming to Sedbergh for Christmas

Sedbergh School put on a spectacular firework display over the weekend

Sedbergh School put on a spectacular firework display over the weekend

The best shots from Bonfire Night across the Lake District

Westwood Books in Sedbergh has gained national attention through a new competition

Westwood Books in Sedbergh has gained national attention through a new competition

See the display that helped a Sedbergh bookshop win a national competition

Tom Allan, a young farmer who passed away last year, was remembered by hundreds of tractors driving through south Cumbria

Tom Allan, a young farmer who passed away last year, was remembered by hundreds of tractors driving through south Cumbria

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Gallery: Dozens of tractors drive through Cumbria to remember young farmer

Dogs, cats and alpacas joined in with a church service in Sedbergh

Dogs, cats and alpacas joined in with a church service in Sedbergh

Dogs, cats and alpacas descend on church for fundraiser

Jonathan Harper and the team at the Meat Hook were named as the best butchers in Cumbria

Jonathan Harper and the team at the Meat Hook were named as the best butchers in Cumbria

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Meet the butchers named as best in Cumbria

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The students received their GCSEs

The students received their GCSEs

Secondary school 'incredibly proud' after set of GCSE results

The road is set to be closed for five days.

The road is set to be closed for five days.

Road closure announced for five days

The fence placed across the River Clough which the kayakers encountered

The fence placed across the River Clough which the kayakers encountered

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Kayaker says group escaped with their lives 'due to luck alone'

Emma Perie of South Lakes Housing, Libby Bateman of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Chris Price of Equans, Tim Farron MP, Helen Fielding and Gail Teasdale of Broadacres.

Emma Perie of South Lakes Housing, Libby Bateman of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Chris Price of Equans, Tim Farron MP, Helen Fielding and Gail Teasdale of Broadacres.

Hundreds attend meeting on development with 34 affordable homes

Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £4 for four months in this sale

Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £4 for four months in this sale

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Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £4 for four months in this sale

Rev Andy McMullon was the Vicar of Sedbergh and Lune from 2013 until 2020.

Rev Andy McMullon was the Vicar of Sedbergh and Lune from 2013 until 2020.

'He is now with his Lord' - Tributes paid to former vicar

Sedbergh takes on the Great Kindrochit Quad for Siobhan's Trust.

Sedbergh takes on the Great Kindrochit Quad for Siobhan's Trust.

School staff members to take quadrathlon challenge to raise money for charity

Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale

Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale

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Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale

The housing association scheme in Sedbergh

The housing association scheme in Sedbergh

Information event this month on 49-home housing association scheme

Victoria Wilkinson presenting the award (left) and Darren Kay in the 2022 race (right)

Victoria Wilkinson presenting the award (left) and Darren Kay in the 2022 race (right)

Trophy renamed in honour of missing runner from Cumbria

Ian Price with members of White Hart Sports and Social Club.

Ian Price with members of White Hart Sports and Social Club.

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Club fundraises after 'long term loyal member' diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Eliza Harrison's book has been released

Eliza Harrison's book has been released

Cumbrian author tells her story of secrecy, scandal and gangsters in new book

The car ended up on its roof

The car ended up on its roof

Man rushes to couple's aid after car plummets 35 foot from bridge

Westwood Books in Sedbergh.

Westwood Books in Sedbergh.

Family-run bookshop to host author events across the Summer

The then Linda Michalek with her class

The then Linda Michalek with her class

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Former teacher to return to school town nearly 50 years later

Don't miss this flash sale

Don't miss this flash sale

Westmorland Gazette readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court

Man accused of assaulting woman

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court

Woman accused of assault at village hall

The Sedbergh pub has revealed stunning new rooms.

The Sedbergh pub has revealed stunning new rooms.

Pub reveals 'stunning' new rooms after refurbishment

W Dawson and Sons has traded from the site since 1895

W Dawson and Sons has traded from the site since 1895

Planning and development

128-year old firm apply to build new units to 'ensure continued prosperity'

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Barrow

54-year-old accused of threatening woman with knife

The enterprise would be set up on land off Joss Lane, Sedbergh. Pictured: Artisan cider-making equipment

The enterprise would be set up on land off Joss Lane, Sedbergh. Pictured: Artisan cider-making equipment

Local government

Permission sought for apple orchard and cider mill

The campsite at Birks Farm in 2021

The campsite at Birks Farm in 2021

Campsite proposed for farm that houses unique military veterans' charity

How to enjoy exclusive Easter treats with a Westmorland Gazette digital subscription

How to enjoy exclusive Easter treats with a Westmorland Gazette digital subscription

How to enjoy exclusive Easter treats with a Westmorland Gazette digital subscription

Sam Gunning and Beth Cosgrove cross the finish line as winners of their races

Sam Gunning and Beth Cosgrove cross the finish line as winners of their races

'Exceptionally muddy' Wilson Run continues tradition dating back to 1881

Five great homes in the Lake District for less than £500,000.

Five great homes in the Lake District for less than £500,000.

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Five great homes in the Lake District for less than £500,000

Dan Harrison and Joe working at the pizza ovens

Dan Harrison and Joe working at the pizza ovens

'Small community with a big heart' sends pizza van to feed war-torn country

Sedbergh’s Black Bull listed in the UK’s top 50 Gastropubs

Sedbergh’s Black Bull listed in the UK’s top 50 Gastropubs

Sedbergh’s Black Bull listed in the UK’s top 50 Gastropubs

The Dalesman Country Inn has been awarded its first AA Rosette

The Dalesman Country Inn has been awarded its first AA Rosette

Pub gains award for culinary excellence

A section of the A683 near Cautley

A section of the A683 near Cautley

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'One in a million chance' - Biker killed when tree fell into his path

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