AN AVIATION company has unveiled dramatic plans to start running seaplane flights from London to the Lake District. Greece-based AirSea Lines, which already runs services in the Mediterranean, has announced that it is considering expanding its operations
Kendal has always been a town alive to innovation and progress. In the 19th century it was a busy industrial town where time was of importance - time was money! In this special article, local historian Arthur R. Nicholls tells how the daily time signal
Ambleside: Construction of a single-storey garden building for uses in association with the main dwelling, at Craigside House, Grasmere, for Mr A. Mortlock. Kendal: Extension of existing property to integrate existing outbuildings and provide increased
A 74-YEAR-OLD Sedbergh man sustained serious injuries after his car collided on the A684 at Black Horse Hill, Sedbergh, yesterday (Monday). Cumbria Police said the accident happened at around 12.40pm when the man's Citroen Berlingo overturned. The driver
A 23-YEAR-OLD man sustained serious injuries following a crash on the southbound carriageway of the M6 yesterday (Monday). The incident happened between J36 and J37 at around 8.45pm when a silver Vauxhall Vectra, driven by a male from Galsgow, was in
A BUSY Furness road was blocked on Monday evening after a two-car collision. The accident happened just after 8pm when a Mercedes Sprinter van and a Volskwagen Polo crashed on the A590 at Arrad Foot, near Ulverston. The two male drivers, both from the
POLICE are appealing for information after vandals smashing a car window in Ulverston. The Toyota Carina was parked in Chapel Street when the incident happened sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Anyone with information should contact
The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman (Allison and Busby, £18.99). With Sergeant Jim Chee and Bernie Manuelito having headed off on their honeymoon at the end of Tony Hillerman's last novel, Skeleton Man, the focus falls firmly on retired Navajo tribal
EXCITING plans to build a £60,000 adventure playground for school children have received a welcome boost. Ulverston town councillors have agreed to provide £1,750 to Sandside Lodge Special School, in Sandside Road, to help with their plans for an adventure
ONE person was killed and four others injured following a four-vehicle accident on the A66 at Turks Head, Brough, near Kirkby Stephen, yesterday (Monday). Cumbria Police said the incident happened at around 13.30pm when an Audi, travelling eastbound,
MORECAMBE do not yet know who they will tackle in the Conference play-offs - but at least they know when the games will kick off. Should the Shrimps finish in third place they will play away on the Friday night, May 4, at either, York City, Exeter City
James Ellison put in two strong rides to place his Corona Extra Honda Racing CBR1000RR SuperBike in tenth and eleventh places at the Barber Motorsports SuperBike doubleheader this weekend. Having had the benefit of testing earlier in the year James
MORECAMBE chairman Peter McGuigan paid handsome tribute to the fans as a red army sang their hearts out as the Shrimps booked their spot in the play-offs. Hundreds of supporters made the trip to Aggborough to see the Shrimps and McGuigan smiles: "The
Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Tuesday, April 24 JAZZ players the Cinematic Orchestra will be playing at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre, at 8.30pm. Tel 01539-725133. LANCASTER Footlights presents The Fifteen
The first ever Women's Arts International Festival features 'one of the best line-ups of the summer' according to none other than the Guardian. With performances from Marianne Faithfull playing one of just two UK dates, legendary songwriter and recent
MARSH United were crowned as North Lancashire League champions on Monday night - without kicking a ball. Marsh were due in Sam Price Memorial Cup final action on Giant Axe - but that game was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. But they could still
LANCASTER City's horrible home season ended on a low note as Blyth Spartans stole a 2-0 win despite another brave, battling display. Jimmy Love and Lee Sparks went close early on before Robbie Dale had a header ruled out for offside. Then Leon Gierke
