Barclays Bank has apologised to neighbouring residents after an alarm rang out in Kendal for nearly eight hours at the weekend. South Lakeland District Council received a total of nine noise complaints relating to Barclays on Highgate, where the
WITH Easter just around the corner, pet owners will still be able to treat their animals to eggs that are safe to eat. Pet supplies retailer Pets at Home is selling special Easter eggs for dogs, cats and even rabbits. While humans are tucking
A MOVE to reduce waiting times for emergency dental treatment in Cumbria by upskilling dental staff has been welcomed by MP Tim Farron. South Cumbria is experiencing an ongoing crisis in respect of accessing an NHS dentist, with many people having
THE most recent earthquake recorded around the British Isles has been felt in Ulverston. According to information provided by the British Geographical Survey an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 was recorded in Silecroft at 11.20am on Saturday
A MAN accused of causing the death of an elderly cyclist by careless driving in south Cumbria is to stand trial later this year. Nathan James Holme, 23, faced one charge when he appeared at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday. This alleges that Holme
THE issue of 4x4 vehicles using 'green lanes' in the heart of Cumbria is currently being examined, the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) have confirmed. Deep concerns have long been expressed over the effect of 4x4s and motorcycles on
AN old bank vault in a South Lakes town is about to get a new lease of life as an exciting visitor attraction thanks to a creative community heritage project. In 2018 Kirkby Lonsdale CIC successfully bid for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund
COFFEE house Caffè Nero is to launch a new coffee-cured bacon sandwich. The chain - which has a branch in Kendal - is the first nationwide retailer to combine the full-bodied flavour of its premium Italian espresso coffee with British bacon.
FARES for the Windermere Ferry are to increase for the new season. Cumbria County Council (CCC), which operates the Bowness to Sawrey service, have confirmed that charges for pedestrians will double from 50p to £1, while the charge for cyclists
Roedean Moira House’s Andrew Wood has pledged to cycle from the girls’ school in Eastbourne’s Upper Carlisle Road to Lake Windermere – a route he chose because it was the journey that pupils from his school took back in 1940 when they were evacuated
MORE THAN 50 delegrates from across the globe will be heading to the Lake District next month, as the Lakeside Hotel and Spa hosts the annual conference for the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI). The event, will provide education
A MOVE to reduce waiting times for emergency dental treatment in Cumbria by upskilling dental staff has been welcomed by MP Tim Farron. South Cumbria is experiencing an ongoing crisis in respect of accessing an NHS dentist, with people having to
A PHYSICAL challenge that embodies adventure and hopes to encompass the same appeal as the Fred Whitton and Bob Graham round is set to be trialled next week. Known as The YOD, YHA One Day Challenge, the aim of it is to reach all 18 Lake District
A RESIDENTIAL special school where the 'uniqueness and individuality of each young person can shine through' continues to be ‘outstanding', according to a glowing Ofsted report. Bleasdale School at Silverdale welcomes children and young people aged
Slow traffic is reported northbound on the M6 from Junction 35 at Carnforth to Junction 36 at Crooklands in the roadworks area. Lane one (Of three) is closed
A VISITORS' book containing entries which pre-date the Second World War has been put on display at an historic South Lakeland hotel. It was found amid an array of chamber pots in the loft at the Netherwood Hotel and Spa, Grange-over-Sands, during
IN RESPONSE to the letter ‘Is it really so unequal’ (March 28), WASPI stands for ‘Women Against State Pension Injustice’ – we do, however, protest under the banners of both injustice and inequality. The author of letter did not appear to get a satisfactory
