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Arnside, Shireshead and Windermere start season with wins as rest of Westmorland league teams draw curtain-raisers

12:10pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

WITH three draws on the opening day of the Westmorland Cricket League, Arnside, Shireshead and Windermere took full advantage as they recorded victories to get their respective seasons off to good starts.

Long-serving Carnforth probation officer calls it a day

Long-serving Carnforth probation officer calls it a day

8:50am Wednesday 3rd April 2013

ONE of the longest serving probation officers in the UK has retired after supervising more than 3,000 clients over a 38-year-period.

Carnforth girl's burns agony as flames engulf dress

Shakeera Hamill with the remnants of her dress

1:00pm Thursday 21st March 2013

A SCHOOLGIRL is likely to be scarred for life after a freak accident left her with 15per cent burns.

Millom bride-to-be wins designer wedding ring

Tony Clare and Fenella Macmillan with Kylie Holywell and the prize ring

1:30pm Tuesday 19th February 2013

A DELIGHTED Kylie Holywell from Millom was the winner of a designer wedding ring in a competition run by The Westmorland Gazette’s sister publication The Good Wedding Guide.

Woman taken to hospital after car 'rolls' on the M6 between Kendal and Carnforth

Woman taken to hospital after car 'rolls' on the M6 between Kendal and Carnforth

4:47pm Sunday 17th February 2013

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a crash on the M6 between Kendal and Carnforth.

Two deer found dead on farmland in Carnforth and Arnside

4:47pm Tuesday 5th February 2013

TWO deer were found down on farmland in Carnforth and Arnside this week, prompting a police appeal.

Carnforth teenager, 16, sets up his own business

Rowan Watson and his mum Sharon at the new crafty shop in Carnforth

10:00am Tuesday 5th February 2013

A NORTH Lancashire youngster has begun his entrepreneurial quest early by setting up a business at the age of just 16.

Sixteen 'affordable' homes given the go-ahead at Carnforth

12:30pm Wednesday 30th January 2013

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme for 16 ‘affordable’ homes in Carnforth has been given the green light by a planning inspector.

Bentham back to winning ways as Caton and Cartmel also reign supreme

10:29am Tuesday 15th January 2013

CARTMEL and District played exceptionally well to beat a very good Bootle side in the first round of the Furness and District FA Senior Cup. Their defence had to be on top form and two-well taken goals by veteran Matthew Burrows and Phil Towler were enough for Cartmel to progress.

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.

Carnforth woman denies ill treatment and neglect of resident at care home

12:19pm Friday 4th January 2013

A CARNFORTH woman has denied a charge of ill treatment and neglect of a person with a lack of capacity in a North Lancashire care home.

Boxing Day hunt attracts crowds to Tewitfield, Carnforth

Boxing Day hunt attracts crowds to Tewitfield, Carnforth

12:52pm Wednesday 26th December 2012

MORE than 300 people chose a traditional festive event over the lure of the Boxing Day sales as they supported the Vale of Lune hunt at Tewitfield.

North Lancs mums get award for helping disabled youngsters and their families

Jane and Denise picking up their prize at the EVA awards

3:27pm Monday 24th September 2012

TWO north Lancashire mums have been recognised for giving disabled children the opportunity to play and socialise and their parents a chance to have a break.

Carnforth dancer steps up to a leading ballet role

Yvette Knight

10:20am Thursday 20th September 2012

A DEDICATED and talented north Lancashire dancer is to perform Swan Lake with the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Pint-sized bar opens at Carnforth Station

Co-owner Gregg Beaman inside The Snug Micro Pub

6:10pm Wednesday 12th September 2012

A PINT-sized drinking venue has been launched on a north Lancashire railway station platform.

New food and drink trail for Morecambe Bay launched

6:50pm Tuesday 14th August 2012

A TASTY trail designed to showcase the best of More-cambe Bay’s food and drink has been launched at a north Lancashire beauty spot.

Frustration for Netherfield as Carnforth move off bottom spot with winning draw

9:00am Tuesday 24th July 2012

CARNFORTH picked up a creditable winning draw against fourth-placed Netherfield with a good display at Lodge Quarry.

Thousands of valium tablets seized in Carnforth raid

10:17am Tuesday 17th July 2012

POLICE seized several thousand valium tablets after carrying out a raid at a Carnforth home.

Good form continues for Kendal in Carnforth encounter

Kendal try to set an imposing total for Carnforth in their Northern League match

3:23pm Monday 2nd July 2012

KENDAL continued their excellent league form with a tense 26-run success over bottom side Carnforth at Shap Road.

Carnforth turbine exhibition

10:50am Wednesday 6th June 2012

A PUBLIC exhibition detailing proposals for a single wind turbine at Back Lane Quarry in Carnforth is to be held at Over Kellet Village Hall from 4pm to 6.30pm on June 14.


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