A LARGE shipping container containing high-value plant equipment has been stolen from the Middleshaw area of Old Hutton, near Kendal. The container, which measures 25ft by 10ft, was stolen overnight on Saturday, January 17. In order to move the container
THREE teenagers have been arrested following the assault of a 39-year-old man from Kendal. The victim, who received minor injuries during the assault, had been walking up from Kirkland to the town centre when he challenged a group of youths over their
WHAT you can and cannot do without planning permission is the question posed at the next High Furness Neighbourhood Forum. Charlotte Douglas from the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) will give a brief overview on the recent changes
ROTTERDAM is the on the itinerary of a new road show designed to promote The Lake District directly to potential visitors. The show will showcase visitor attractions, accommodation, Cumbrian produce and crafts at the Dutch port as well as visit city
MOTORISTS are being warned to take care today (Monday) with heavy snowfall creating hazardous conditions in parts of the South Lakes, north Lancashire and north Yorkshire. A thick covering of snow on the M6 near Carnforth, has affected traffic
KIRKBY Lonsdale RUFC have been drawn away to fellow North Lancs/Cumbria title rivals Tyldesley in the sixth round of the EDF Energy Senior Vase after their 20-13 win over Yorkshire club Old Brodleians on Saturday. For a match report and pictures from
A KENDAL man has been appointed a non-executive director of the body which runs Westmorland General Hospital. Retired IT sales director, Ian Tomlinson, 65, will sit on the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust board for four years and is likely
A MOTIVATING talk to help people stick to their New Year’s resolutions is taking place in Kendal. On Friday (January 23), Magnus Mulliner, the owner of Energy Fitness for Women on Dowker’s Lane, will give a free presentation -packed full of helpful
A GROUP set up to maintain medical services at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal is seeking new recruits in its quest to improve healthcare in the region. NHS SOS, which is now focused on securing appropriate and accessible healthcare
A NORTH Lancashire pub is to offer stamps and envelopes alongside the usual pints and peanuts when it takes on the role of the village post office this week. In a move that could be replicated elsewhere in the region, the Lunesdale Arms pub, in Tunstall
The Lake District’s three Michelin-listed restaurants – L’enclume at Cartmel, Holbeck Ghyll at Windermere, and Sharrow Bay, Ullswater - have each retained their one star in the new ‘Red Guide’ published this week. For more food and drink
The Lakeland Trails team are celebrating national recognition after being awarded the most scenic race in the UK award, along with an overall top three placing for the best running events in the UK by the publishers of Runnersworld magazine. The
A GUESTHOUSE located just minutes from the shores of Windermere is up for sale with a price tag of almost £800,000. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere, Belsfield House is a mid-terraced Victorian property that combines original features and modern comforts
A BOWNESS woman has been honoured with a special award in Germany. Evelyn Blatchley was given the Bürgermedaille in Diessen for her continued support to the town’s twinning with Windermere. Ms Blatchley received the medal from Diessen
A YORKSHIRE auction house is optimistic about the year ahead, after experiencing record-breaking attendance figures at its first sale of the year. Despite the current problems on the high street, Tennants Auctioneers’ sale of Toys Models and Comics realised
A BOWNESS woman has been honoured with a special award in Germany. Evelyn Blatchley was given the Bürgermedaille in Diessen for her continued support to the town’s twinning with Windermere. Ms Blatchley received the medal from Diessen
During this ‘challenging’ - darn difficult business climate, anything that helps connect small businesses and increase their profiles, connections, and opportunities. For technology based enterprises this new option is proving popular and postivie
RESIDENTS of the Yorkshire Dales are celebrating following a long campaign to get the area on the map. After more than two years of campaigning - with the support of Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron - two brown signs directing people to the Western
It was good to be back on Saturday, for which was Town's 1st home game for 6 weeks!. The team looked very ring rusty at the weekend, and were below par by their standards. Matlock in fairness looked a good side, and I am sure if they play like they did
Snow is causing hazardous conditin on the A66 Brough eastbound between A685 (Brough) and Stainmore Summit. One lane closed and lane two (of two) is impassible over Stainmore Summit. Keep up on travel conditions with our link.
A RARE desk thought to be the work of a famous 18th century furniture maker has sold for a record price at Addisons of Barnard Castle. The George III mahogany pedestal desk – dated circa 1770 – has been attributed to Thomas Chippendale and
AN accommodation listings website says booking enquiries for the Lakes have doubled in the past few months, despite the economic climate. Towards the end of 2008, there was an increase of nearly ten thousand booking enquiries on iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk
GROW YOUR OWN FOOD WITH DIRTY NAILS JANUARY, 4TH WEEK CHITTING POTATOES Potatoes are a valuable and versatile vegetable. By growing different types of spud, Dirty Nails is
Technology led businesses which join cluster groups of related companies enjoy a comparative advantage in the three key areas of business productivity, innovation and knowledge transfer, and market awareness. Now more ICT businesses are being urged
