Westmorland Gazette: Lake District, Kendal, Cumbria, news, sport, tourist guides, weather, walks

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Risk of a flu pandemic in Cumbria has been ranked “very high

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Cash machine 'blown up' outside supermarket

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Scam which hit South Cumbrian woman highlights online banking flaw

11-year-old to tackle suicide with mammoth feat up Helvellyn

Fundraiser for historic Brough church bells targets £30,000

Lake District ice cream proves to be a big hit with the visitors

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Litter pickers find a boat among the rubbish

Comic caper BATS style

In Islam fasting is embodied as one of the Five Pillars of Faith

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Remarkable talent with the Cleopatra look

Kendal South Choir rise to the occasion

Beware the smell of fresh-baked bread, says Phil Spencer

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Kitchens on Carnforth's Northern Belle get five star ratings

Couple open up their garden to the public for the 30th year

Kendal cadets impress in drill discipline

Villagers secure £1,000 for new windows at village hall

House sales take longest in seaside town, research suggests

The founder of Thompson Matthews Estate Agency and a former RAF pilot has died aged 97

Secluded South Lakes Baptist church celebrating 350th anniversary

'Miracle' boy thanks his rescuers after near death experience

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Kenyan teachers set to visit Kendal school

Kendal school makes donation to Lancs & Lakes blood bikers

Young ranger to raise £5,000 for wild expedition

Inspirational fell runner to deliver Wainwright Society Memorial Lecture

Wildlife cameraman scoops BAFTA victory for David Attenborough's hit BBC series

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A guide to the European Elections in South Lakes

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Cumbrian landlady shortlisted as finalist in national competition

Extraordinary, completely exotic and wonderful to look at...

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POSITIVE PARENTING: How to ensure family mealtimes are a positive experience

TV's Charlie Luxton to help self-builders

NOSTALGIA: Recalling the days when roads took their toll

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Fun in the sun for young farmers

Wattsfield United Under 12s do the league and cup double

Unique venture by Langdale Estate

Police are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision in Windermere

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M6 closed following collision

Consider the costs of a leasehold flat, says solicitor John Cooke

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Family run holiday park expands into the Ribble Valley

Drop-in events organised ahead of Appleby Horse Fair

Planners to consider 35 new homes for South Cumbrian village

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South Lakes Resident calls for better bus services with successful petition

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South Lakes dancers take to the West End

More meaty success for Kirkby Lonsdale butchers

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Parish council now has just one member

Kendal estate agency has new owner

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Inaugural Brathay 5K to be held this weekend

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Cumbria and Lancs NHS staff to cycle coast to coast for charity

How to have a report of your wedding published in The Westmorland Gazette

Tread the wild and moody to Bowscale Fell

Sudden closure of bridge in South Lakes following inspection

Popular hairdresser closes salon after 43 years

South Lakes man banned after 'erratic' driving on the A591

Suspicious item blown up on Cumbrian beach

Police are appealing for witnesses after an affray in Kendal

Young South Lakes chefs don whites and impress diners

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South Cumbrian firms are named 'export champions'

K2B/C2B 2019 Results: How and where you finished

Ex-Para to celebrate 100th birthday with a skydive

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David has been playing football in local leagues for 50 years

Extra police to be deployed for Appleby Horse Fair

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Rusty train set found in Kendal garage sells for £6,500 at auction

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Windermere Ferry not in action for a few hours today due to routine maintenance

Cumbrian hospital trust sees rating drop from 'good' to 'requires improvement' after CQC inspection

South Lakes road partially blocked

Levens cyclist is the first Cumbrian to race in Grand Tour

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Rob Pope is coming to a South Lakeland pub for one night only

RUGBY UNION: Cumbria gain a 'comfortable win' at Newark

Cumbria Constabulary recognised as having 'outstanding' crime data integrity in national report

Morecambe Bay crossing plans to be unveiled at forum

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TV series featuring Paul Rose and the Yorkshire Dales to air on BBC

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Train passengers urged to check timetables ahead of Bank Holiday

Free paddle boarding and kayaking at Fell Foot Park this weekend

Sport

Wattsfield United Under 12s do the league and cup double

SWIMMING : Fine performances at Kendal meet

WESTMORLAND CRICKET: Carnforth move clear at top of Division One

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Sport

BOWLING: Netherfield climb to fourth after victory

FOOTBALL: Burneside battle but fail to win Peter Daws shield

David has been playing football in local leagues for 50 years

Levens cyclist is the first Cumbrian to race in Grand Tour

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RUGBY UNION: Cumbria gain a 'comfortable win' at Newark

CRICKET: Kendal win by 15 runs at Fleetwood as impressive start to season continues

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CRICKET: Netherfield remain on top of league after beating Garstang

Royal Windermere Yacht Club sailors compete in new Keelboat League

CRICKET: Cup and league joy for Kendal Seconds

Deadly cricketing dad and daughter duo

Busy week of sailing in variable wind speeds

Women's rugby try-outs at Windermere

New sponsors for girls football league

SWIMMING: Otters excel at Copeland gala

Marshall leads Kendal charge

Les Trotter: Bikers revved up as Barbon is back

Cartmel racecourse upgrade complete

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National sport

Paul Casey: I feel like I need emotional support after playing that golf course

He will be part of City forever – Silva leads tributes to departing Kompany

Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic to clinch ninth Italian Open title

Five-star Woakes rounds off emphatic series win

Champions Celtic finish with a win as Killie clinch third place

Title-winners Barcelona held to a draw in final league game at Eibar

Kompany leaves Manchester City to make Anderlecht return

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Cumbria

Cumbria Police rated as 'outstanding' by Government watchdog

#trustednewsday lifts lid on regional journalism

Pub introduces mini portions in bid to reduce food waste

Fresh gypsy site plan for Appleby Horse Fair is attacked

New Chairman appointed for the charity behind Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team

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Education

Young South Lakes chefs don whites and impress diners

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Young chefs from South Lakes school hope to impress diners

Ofsted inspectors praise polite pupils at South Lakes school

South Lakes school head bans pupils wearing fake tan

Kendal school is rated 'good'

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Safety on the Sands

Safety on the Sands

A Westmorland Gazette campaign

Education

Helping you to make the right choice

Stop the fly-tippers

Stop the fly-tippers

Stop the fly-tippers

Centenary

WW1 Centenary section

Eden

Lakeland airline pilot joins national campaign to get powered pilots and Britain gliding

Torchlight supremo, who has died aged 84, leaves lasting legacy

Lights in the Lakes sparks shop kerfuffle

Family seeks 'guardian angel' who saved their pet dog after house blaze

New mum praises hospital staff for support as she gives birth on same day as royal baby is born

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National news

Police determined to identify those who hurled objects at Tommy Robinson event

Eggs thrown at van during Tommy Robinson campaign event

In Pictures: Jive dancing and vintage vehicle displays at 1940s weekend

EU will not renegotiate Brexit deal with new UK PM, says Irish foreign minister

Scores of migrants make Channel crossing to UK over weekend

Trump urges anti-abortion activists to ‘stay united’ for 2020 election

Second Brexit referendum would not be disastrous, says Jeremy Corbyn

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