IT WAS a disappointing end to a disappointing season as Kendal lacked the invention to outwit a solid Ilkley defence, despite spending most of the second half on the attack, writes MARK HODGKISS Kris Bratton returned at fullback and Matthew Charters
NATLAND C gained promotion to Division 1 of the Kendal &and District Table Tennis League with a comprehensive 28-8 win against Grayrigg A in their final match of the season. Player of the match Andrea Jorksich and Peter Leahy were both unbeaten
SUNNY weather is forecast for Settle's 12th Passion Play which takes place tomorrow. Residents and visitors are invited to watch or join in what is described as a "striking and moving open air event." The programme is as follows: 10.30am -
A SPECIAL meeting is to be held later this month to discuss the future of a small village school. It follows an agreement to delay a decision on Clapham Church of England Primary School following significant community feedback and new proposals
Cumbrian business leaders are set to meet the Shadow Business Secretary, Rebecca Long-Bailey, to find out how a Labour government might affect them. She will address a dinner for members of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s Power 40 Group in Penrith
A SOUTH Lakes spoken word and poetry open mic night will raise money for the charity ‘Mind’. Proceeds from the event at the Royal Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale, on April 25 (7-10pm) will also go to the local ‘Aluna’ Explorer Scout Unit. There is no ticket
A land and property agent has appointed a new project and marketing manager. Molly Blackburn has joined H&H Land and Property. Originally from Haverigg, and now living in Penrith, Molly holds a first-class honour’s degree in marketing management
The A591 at Rydal Road was blocked both ways earlier this afternoon from Greenbank Road at Ambleside to Under Loughrigg at Rydal after a traffic incident involving two vehicles. It happened just before 1pm at the Crow How Hotel turn off. Police
A POPULAR Furness pub and restaurant could be re-opening. The Stagger Inn, on Long Lane, Stainton, was closed in February with no date given for a re-opening. Now, management of the venue, have revealed they are currently dealing with some behind-the-scenes
POLICE are warning Kendal residents to be on their guard following reports that the occupants of a white van touring the area are cold calling at homes offering mattresses for sale. "We would like to reiterate previous advice – please do not buy
Dozens of Anglican churches across Cumbria will take part in a national toll of bells tonight as a mark of solidarity following the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. The initiative was originally suggested by the British Ambassador to France
A FORMER PE teacher who admitted nine counts of indecent assault against three pupils has been jailed for two years. The offences took place in the 1960s and 1970s when the now 85-year-old George Carroll was a teacher at Cartmel School and Sedbergh
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a serious crash near Brampton. It happened on the A6071 Brampton to Longtown road, at the Scaleby junction, at about 11am. Emergency services, including the Great North Air Ambulance and North
A GROUP of climate change protestors pretended to be dead in Kendal’s Market Place yesterday. Lying flat on their backs on the pavement beside the war memorial, their unusual style of protest came as 15 climate change campaigners from South Lakeland
There were long delays earlier today heading into the Lake District due to holiday congestion on the A591 Lake Road northbound from A592 Rayrigg Road at Windermere to the A5075 Borrans Road at Waterhead. It is believed the traffic congestion has
A PUB in the historic heart of an Eden town has re-opened following a £200k refurbishment. The Crown and Cushion was closed for five weeks whilst Robinsons Brewery carried out the work as part of a joint investment with licensees Janice MacRae,
A "GLITZY" ball, which saw more than 130 people from businesses across South Cumbria attend, raised nearly £5,000 for charity. The Keeping Good Company Ball, held at Barrow's Abbey House Hotel, fundraised an incredible amount of £4,300 for CancerCare
EXPERT help is at hand for builders and home owners renovating cold, damp, older properties. The evening courses at Kendal College are designed to give people the skills to insulate traditionally built, solid-wall homes, and make them more cosy,
VOLUNTEERS will be out on Saturday, April 27 carrying out a clean-up operation of a ‘unique’ part of the River Ribble near Settle. For the second year running, a number of voluntary groups will be getting together to clear rubbish from the section
A new Cumbria-wide collective of food and drink producers has delivered instant success after being showcased at a major national event. This is Cumbria attended the Farm Shop and Deli Show, the sector’s leading event at the NEC in Birmingham attended
KENDAL Leisure Centre is set to introduce pay and display parking. A spokesperson for Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), which manages the centre, said: “The car park at Kendal Leisure Centre provides convenient access for our customers. "After
A RECORD turn-out and a new mens record saw an exciting start to the mid-week fell racing season at Loughrigg, Ambleside. The four-mile route to the summit of Loughrigg and back, with 1000 feet of climbing, saw Keswick AC’s Jacob Adkin take a new
THE A591 was partially blocked following a road traffic incident. The incident happened this morning at Hollins Lane, Burneside. t has now been cleared and traffic has returned to normal.
CUMBRIA'S police force has hailed its officers after the number of complaints they received fell by 16%. The number of complaints received by Cumbria Police fell from 376 in 2017 to 315 last year, in what the force is hailing as a huge success.
CONCERNS the new names suggested for a newly reformed NHS Trust could cause confusion for South Lakeland residents and visitors have been expressed by MP Tim Farron. Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and North Cumbria University Hospitals
THE timetable has been announced for the free shuttle train which will run between Oxenholme and Windermere this Easter weekend. Plans were already in place for a bus service to replace trains on the Lakes Line, which is being affected by major
MANAGER James Heap has toasted The Italian Cafe, the town's newest venue, on Stramongate. Serving coffees, prosecco and cocktails, its opening today follows last week's "quiet" launch of Italian restaurant Little Italy next door. James said Little
THURSDAY: Bootleggers, Kendal: Kev Kendal. Brewery, Kendal: Malcolm Middleton (Irab Strap). Factory Tap: Quincy Street. Old Fire Station, Carlisle: Secret Affair. Unicorn Inn, Ambleside: Open Mic Night. Zeffirellis, Ambleside: Sapphire Kieft & Les
TEDDY and family fun is promised at Muncaster Castle this Easter weekend with not one but two Easter Egg Hunts to keep the kids 'sweet' and occupied. On Good Friday and Saturday there's an Easter Egg Trail in the gardens of the castle with a small
IF YOU'RE planning some Easter entertaining this weekend, Gabrielle Fagan has eight cracking ideas to bring the occasion to life, with simple decor and finishing touches. A HOLIDAY gathering will be much more memorable with a cheerful springtime
DEVELOPER Charles Kennedy is to launch 19 contemporary apartments at the refurbished Stone Cross Mansion, in Ulverston, this Easter. Once the seat of the affluent Kennedy family, the Grade II-listed, Baronial-style stately home has been brought
