IT was a fantastic weekend for Netherfield’s second team as Dan Gaunt’s side picked up wins in both the league and cup. On Saturday, they claimed their first league win of the season after they defeated second placed Blackpool by 48 runs at Parkside
THE House of Lords came to north Lancashire when a Lib Dem peer chatted to students at Carnforth High School over lunch. Head boy Charlie Mawson and head girl Faye Ridgeway said the opportunity to speak to Lord Sharkey had been "amazing". The
BBC One drama The A Word is set to begin filming in the Lake District this week after producers confirmed the show was returning for a third series. Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh is set to join the cast of the show which follows a family
A LOSING draw at defending champions Blackpool on Saturday means Netherfield are just one point clear at the top of the Northern League. Sam Dutton’s top score of 67 and Lahiru Madushanka’s knock of 63 saw Blackpool close on 219-9, with Joel Blain
MORE than 100 youngsters "swam the Channel" to raise £1218.50 for St John's Hospice, Lancaster. The swimmers clocked up 52 miles at Hornby and Casterton pools, the equivalent of Dover to Calais. All are pupils at swimming school Sink or Swim,
The A6 Lancaster Road at Carnforth is partially blocked both ways and there is queueing traffic due to a traffic incident at North Road, not far from Carnforth Parish Church.
A STUNNING seven wicket win by Kendal at much fancied Lytham on Sunday has set up a derby day Lancashire Cup encounter with Netherfield. The Auld Greys knew they faced a testing challenge when they travelled down to the Fylde coast for a clash
POP superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor will perform at this year’s hotly anticipated Cartmel Racecourse summer concert. The Murder on the Dancefloor singer will take to the stage at the course on Friday June 28 in support of headline act; British music
A 33-year-old man remains in a critical condition following the collision that occurred on the A590 yesterday. The driver, originally from Preston, was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance where he remains in a critical condition
A HIGH scoring match at Trimpell ended in a 53 run win for Arnside which takes them to the top of Division 1. Mike Shepherd (89*) and Adam Richardson helped the visitors post 255 for 3 when skipper Richard Hodgson declared after 37 overs. But
DAVID Morris has backed Jeremy Hunt's bid to succeed Theresa May as Conservative leader and is set to play a key part in Mr Hunt's campaign. The Morecambe and Lonsdale MP immediately declared his support for the current Foreign Secretary, who announced
Major disruption is expected on the West Coast main line due to damage to overhead electrical wires, Network Rail has announced. Trains between Manchester Airport and Windermere are among those affected.
PUPILS from a number of local schools gathered in Kendal this morning to raise awareness of climate change. Hundreds of thousands of young people worldwide were also striking, urging world leaders to act to reverse environmental breakdown.
An A590 exit slip road being was partially blocked this afternoon due to a traffic incident at the A591 at Brettargh Holt roundabout. All lanes have now re-opened and a broken-down vehicle has been removed from the area.
MOUNTAIN rescue teams were involved in a five-hour operation to help a 72-year-old man who became unwell on the fells. The man, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, was walking above Hartsop in the Patterdale valley when two passing walkers came across
FORMER Lancashire and England player Simon Kerrigan’s stunning all round display proved too much for Kendal who crashed to their first league defeat of the season against Fulwood & Broughton on Saturday. Kerrigan’s undefeated ton guided the visitors
If you’re planning a Bank Holiday getaway, here are a few helpful hints from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards Richard Gladman to help you prepare for your trip. * Take some time to check your vehicle inside and out before you
PLANS for thousands of new houses across the Barrow area are close to becoming official council policy. A total of 1,876 homes could be built under the Barrow Borough local plan – with a target of 119 new houses every year until 2031. The 428
Theresa May's turbulent leadership of the Conservative Party will end on June 7, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the Brexit process. A tearful Prime Minister said she had "done my best" to get her Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament
AN HEROIC fire crew who rescued a boy after he was submerged under water for more than 20 minutes have been commended for their actions. Kacper Krauze, 13, got into difficulty while swimming in the River Eden. Appleby fire crew attended the scene
TWO female athletes who were on their way to breaking the record time for a challenging 37-mile race missed it by seconds after they were held back by a herd of sheep. On Sunday around 140 entries in teams of two took part in the annual Old County
LEVENS cyclist James Knox is out the Giro d'Italia after losing a battle with an injury sustained in the early stages of the race. The 23-year-old, the first Cumbrian to ride in one of cycling's Grand Tour's, has impressed for his Deceuninck –
NETHERFIELD A remain two points clear at the top of South Westmorland Senior Bowling League Division One after defeating Springfield A 7-1. John Capstick defeated Geoff Longshaw 21-9, while Tony Dixon saw off Pam Woof 21-1. Roger Townsend added
Motorists faced delays on the A590 this morning after a car transporter broke down at the exit for Newby Bridge, Ulverston and Barrow at the Meathop roundabout. A590 Meathop Roundabout : A car transporter has broken down at the exit for Newby
ULVERSTON Swimming Club staged its annual open meet in the local G.L.L. centre. Fifty swimmers from Kendal competed and 22 of them won medals, while many gained pbs and qualifying times. Ten-year-old Austin Woodburn proved a multiple winner, picking
THIS easy walk encompasses the patchworks of pasture, woodlands, scattered settlements and network of twisting minor roads that typify the lovely Rusland valley, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. Park by Holy Trinity Church, Colton, map reference SD 318 860
The Royal Windermere Yacht Club has been hosting a series of events to attract adults and youth to ‘take to the water’. “Members of the youth sailing squad (picture showing close quarters manoeuvring) are having a fantastic time on the water,” said
MORE than 200 runners and walkers took part in the annual Cave Rescue Organisation Ingleborough Challenge. In what organisers expect to be the most successful of its fundraising challenges yet, entrants included nine-year-old Ella Jackson from
MORE than 100 primary school children came to Cartmel woods for an orienteering event. There were three runs through the wood finding flags and seeing who would be fastest: lots of exercise, a little brain activity, and loads of fun for all. It
