ALTHOUGH there are no more lunar eclipses due for a while, the Moon is in the headlines a lot at the moment, writes STUART ATKINSON. Looking back, amazingly this year is the 50th (yes, 50th!) anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing, when
Following new lines of inquiry, Cumbria Police have released an image as part of their investigation into a burglary that occurred at approximately 12:37pm on February 21 at a property on Willow Drive, Kendal. During the incident three men were
THERE is a recurring narrative concerning Brexit, which is at best inaccurate, and at worst deeply offensive: “We got through two world wars, we can get through Brexit; going against the referendum means our soldiers died for nothing!” On June 26
THERE are severe traffic delays leading into Kendal due to a lane closure on the M6 southbound between Junction 37 and Junction 36. One lane of three is shut so that road works can take place. Traffic is heavier than normal because of it.
NETWORK Rail has spent £50,000 restoring dry-stone walls along 11 miles of the Settle-to-Carlisle railway to stop sheep getting on the track. Over the last year, Swaledale ewes cleared boundary walls 29 times. With services travelling at up to 60mph
The number of people seeking work in Cumbria has risen by almost 200 in the past month, according to latest statistics. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 6,445 people claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or received support through
LAUREL and Hardy are the focus of a special night at the Royalty Cinema at Bowness. Coming up on Saturday, April 27 (7pm), the first half of the event features three of the comedy duo's early silent short films: Liberty (1929), Angora Love (1929
A BRIGHT pink electric boat is set to be launched onto Windermere as part of a charity raising scheme. The pink vessel, which will be available for hire from Windermere Quays Electric Boat Hire, will help raise funds through their match-funding
I WRITE in response to Mr Hackney’s letter ‘Is it so unequal?’ (March 28). I am a woman born in the fifties and I have no problem with the State Pension Age (SPA) of women being the same as men. I do have an issue with the speed at which the
DEVOTEES of Alfred Wainwright's long-distance Pennine Journey have welcomed plans to republish his out-of-print narrative guide. The Wainwright Society has reached an agreement with the Wainwright Estate to become the publisher of some of the legendary
THREE men accused of transferring or converting cash linked to South Cumbria criminal conduct are to stand trial later this year. Bilal Mohammed Afzal, 21, Mohammed Ismael Khan, 28, and 20-year-old Nikhil Yauvan Reedye appeared together at Carlisle
A WALKER was rescued after a fall close to Underhelm Wood, back of the Helm. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team were called by the police and attended to the casualty who was found suffering from chest and shoulder pains. After an assessment of injuries
AN ice-skating rink will be one of the attractions at this year's Windermere Christmas Celebration thanks to a generous donation from the Lakes Hospitality Association. Organisers of the event over the weekend December 14 and 15 said the association
YOU'VE remembered the hot cross buns but what if you haven't bought enough chocolate for an Easter egg hunt when the rest of your family drops in for a visit? If you find you're missing some Easter essentials over the bank holiday, here's all you
SOUTH Lakeland residents have been urged to lock up their properties after a string of more than 40 burglaries. Since September, 42 reported house burglaries have taken place across Kendal and its surrounding villages, including Brigsteer and communities
‘THE Keeper,’ a major new film which tells the extraordinary story of an enemy soldier who became an English football hero, has hit the screens across the country this week. But few people are aware that the film’s central character Bert Trautmann
