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Queen's Guide to the Sands Cedric Robinson celebrates 50 years in the role

Cedric Robinson

11:00am Thursday 14th February 2013

CEDRIC Robinson was ‘born and bred’ on the Morecambe Bay sands, and has no plans to turn his back on them yet – despite turning 80 on Sunday.

Thieves target Grange charity wishing well

Rotary president Sue Wilkinson with treasurer John Kirkman and assistant governor Colin Wilkinson at the wishing well on the Prom

3:50pm Wednesday 30th January 2013

A CHARITY wishing well in Grange-over-Sands has been targeted by thieves for the second time in as many months.

Arnside edge Bentham in thriller while Ingleton produce cup shock

9:49am Tuesday 8th January 2013

A THRILLER was played out between Bentham and Arnside in the third round of the Black Dragon Senior Challenge Cup third round.

Motorbiking welcomes Grange-over-Sands sporting star

8:39am Wednesday 26th December 2012

THUNDERSPORT motorbike racing has seen a national rising star this year in South Lakeland supremo Tom McHale.

Nurse has Sat Nav stolen from car while on duty in Grange-Over-Sands

7:00am Sunday 23rd December 2012

A NURSE on duty in Grange-Over-Sands had a Sat Nav stolen from the dashboard of her car after only leaving it for an hour, police said.

UPDATE: Royal Mail post box blown up in South Lakeland village. Resident reports door being blown 20ft in blast.

6:40pm Saturday 22nd December 2012

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a late night attempt to blow up a village post box near Grange-over-Sands.

Walking with wolves becomes new tourism experience at Grange-over-Sands

The two Timber Wolf origin pups

9:52am Wednesday 21st November 2012

WALKING with wolves is a new attraction to be offered by a South Lakeland tourism business.

Fund-raising ball in aid of fatal crash victim from Grange-over-Sands

Michelle Jurd

11:40am Tuesday 13th November 2012

A FUND-RAISING ball is to be held in memory of a mother and former RAF pilot killed in a car crash on the A590.

Judge retires after 52 years in law

Judge Gordon Ashton

1:00pm Wednesday 7th November 2012

A DISTINGUISHED district judge, renowned as a champion for disabled people, has retired after 27 years’ service.

Campaign launched to bring back South Lakes bus link

5:00pm Wednesday 12th September 2012

A CAMPAIGN to bring back a direct bus link between Grange-over-Sands and Westmorland General Hospital has been launched.

South Lakeland skydive for Childline

South Lakeland skydive for Childline

11:25am Monday 3rd September 2012

PEOPLE in South Lakeland with a head for heights are being called upon to take part in an adventurous fundraiser.

Grange-over-Sands girl earns ballet school call

Iona Webster

4:00pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

A SCHOOLGIRL from Grange-over-Sands is pirouetting with joy after winning a place at a top ballet school.

Theft of duck is blow to charity event

CHARITY DUCK: This resin model was stolen from Chilli Red on Saturday night.

3:48pm Tuesday 24th July 2012

A DUCK-themed charity event in Grange-over-Sands has had a set back after a theft at a takeaway in the town.

Grange goes quackers in drive for funds

2:40pm Tuesday 10th July 2012

by HANNAH UPTON A FLOCK of ducks with a difference has been spotted heading for Grange-over-Sands.

Furness trains protest backed in Ulverston

12:02pm Wednesday 27th June 2012

ULVERSTON town councillors have backed a petition from Furness MP John Woodcock to stop cuts to a train service.

GALLERY: Holker Garden Festival celebrates 20th year

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5:16pm Thursday 14th June 2012

HOLKER Garden Festival celebrated its 20th anni-versary with some stunning displays.

Life is looking good for Grange transplant couple

10:00am Thursday 7th June 2012

A GRANGE-over-Sands man who has suffered for years without two fully functioning kidneys is enjoying a healthy life again after his devoted wife donated the ultimate gift.

Grange adventurer snowboards down Mount Bear in Alaska

Julia Pickering

9:30am Thursday 7th June 2012

A SOUTH Lakeland adventurer has become the first person to make a snow-board ascent and descent of Mount Bear in Alaska.

Grange ducks with a difference will raise cash for trust

Pauline Wilson with Jemima

12:20pm Saturday 26th May 2012

A FLOCK of ducks with a difference is flying into Grange-over-Sands this summer.

Search for former Holker visitors

Search for former Holker visitors

2:09pm Thursday 24th May 2012

DID you attend the Holker Garden Festival in 1994?


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