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  • Rust and Smut...Gardening with Rosemary Ward

    Rust and smut diseases on veg are caused by a range of fungi that each tend to specialise in specific plants so bean rust, for example, won't spread to other types of vegetable. They are generally more of a nuisance than a serious threat to your plants

  • Furore over footpaths

    A furore over footpaths is brewing in a South Lakeland village after taxpayers learned it could be nearly 10 years before decaying routes are repaired. Arnside Parish Council is incensed by what it has branded a "virtual dereliction of duty" by Cumbria

  • The Power and the Glory

    IN this week's Prizetime I am giving readers the chance to get some fresh sea-air and win highly sought-after tickets to the International Power & Glory event when it comes to Barrow next month. On Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13, the seaside

  • County Cricket - Suffolk stem the tide

    CUMBERLAND's grip on their Minor Counties Championship match with Suffolk eased slightly as Suffolk did not lose any more wickets in Tuesday's play up to mid-day. Cumberland had held the upper hand on Monday, piling up 324 against an attack which included

  • Cumbria Rugby Union clinches place

    CUMBRIA Rugby Union officials and players breathed a sigh of collective relief after the team clinched a place in the County Championship for next season. The county side won their must-win play-off 27-18 against Notts, Lincs and Derby at Aspatria on

  • Bendrigg 10k Fun Run approaches

    The Bendrigg 10k/Fun, sponsored by W. McClure Ltd, takes places on Saturday, June 12 with all proceeds going to the Bendrigg Trust, a charity which helps to fund the residential activity centre for disabled and disadvantaged people. The 10k starts at

  • Littler wins first race

    STEVE LITTLER from Wesham AC won the first race in the Kendal AC 10k Midweek Series, held from Kendal Leisure Centre. Littler (32.42) had a minute and 40 seconds to spare over second-placed Danny Parkinson (34.22) of Lancaster and Morecambe. Alasdair

  • New improved web site for travellers

    Drivers and others looking for information about England's motorway and trunk road network will find the Highways Agency's website incorporates four new services to help drivers plan their journeys. The website at www.highways.gov.uk, which is now

  • Highways Agency updates web site

    Drivers and others looking for information about England's motorway and trunk road network will find the Highways Agency's website incorporates four new services to help drivers plan their journeys. The website at www.highways.gov.uk, which is now

  • Highways Agency improves web site information

    Drivers and others looking for information about England's motorway and trunk road network will find the Highways Agency's website incorporates four new services to help drivers plan their journeys. The website at www.highways.gov.uk, which is now

  • TV documentary looking for dating adults

    Are you currently on the dating scene? The Parent Trap', a new documentary series for BBC being made by Murfia Productions, is looking for adults who are actively dating to participate in the program. The documentary will look at the differences between