News for Grange-over-Sands in the Lake District, Cumbria, part of South Lakeland District Council

Grange street collection boosts charity

5:30pm Saturday 5th May 2012

VOLUNTEERS at a South Lakes branch of a national charity have thanked people for supporting a fundraising event.

Plea for A590 roundabout at Levens

11:10am Thursday 3rd May 2012

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on a Government minister to take action on a ‘death trap’ road which has claimed 30 lives.

Ice road victim tried to warn drivers, inquest told

3:24pm Wednesday 25th April 2012

A CORONER plans to put pressure on the Highways Agency to change its gritting priorities after a ‘Good Samaritan’ was killed in a multi-vehicle crash caused by black ice.

Fury after more sheep are attacked

7:40am Thursday 12th April 2012

FARMERS in South Lakeland and Eden have blasted dog owners for not keeping their pets under control following a series of lamb and sheep attacks.

Top chef snaps up South Lakeland cattle

2:50pm Wednesday 4th April 2012

A SOUTH Lakeland hotelier who had the first herd of pure-bred Wagyus in the UK has sold his cattle to star chef Raymond Blanc.

Devoted wife will give kidney to husband

9:40am Thursday 29th March 2012

A SOUTH Lakeland woman has beaten odds of a million-to-one to be told she can donate a kidney to save her husband’s life.

Grange man rewarded for bravery and strength of spirit

1:30pm Thursday 29th March 2012

An HEROIC Grange-over-Sands man who lost both his legs serving his country has been rewarded for his bravery and strength of spirit.

Blast rubbles closes Grange tennis courts

8:30pm Wednesday 28th March 2012

THE future of a Grange-over-Sands tennis club is under threat after a controlled explosion went wrong and ruined its courts.

Were you affected by the Falklands Islands invasion?

11:00am Thursday 22nd March 2012

April 2 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which sparked a two-month conflict.

Councillors confirm HWRCs to remain open

5:36pm Thursday 15th March 2012

RECYCLING centres earmarked for closure have been saved, Cumbria County Councillors unanimously confirmed in their Cabinet meeting today.

Decision day for Cumbria waste reycling centres

7:00am Thursday 15th March 2012

THE future of Cumbria’s household recycling centres is due to be decided today.

Cark pilot to patrol skies for police

5:10pm Wednesday 14th March 2012

A CARK pilot will patrol the air space over Cumbria as the charity Skywatch’s first police volunteer.

How will you be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

9:01am Tuesday 13th March 2012

Are you planning a special event to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June?

Grange-over-Sands woman's Channel flight will raise cancer awareness

8:00pm Tuesday 6th March 2012

Booths supermarket re-think plea in Grange-over-Sands

4:36pm Thursday 23rd February 2012

COUNCILLORS in Grange-over-Sands want a complete re-think over plans for a supermarket.

Ghost-busting duo investigate spooky venues in South Lakeland

1:50pm Thursday 16th February 2012

IF there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? South Lakeland’s ghost busters, that’s who!