ALTHOUGH it will soon belong to Venus, the 'Evening Star', the evening sky is still being dominated by two planets - Jupiter and Saturn, the two largest worlds in our solar system. You don't need a telescope to see them, or even a pair of binoculars
RALPH McTell is well into his sixth decade as a recording artist. Kent born, Croydon raised, the much travelled, unassuming, 74-year-old musical legend, continues on a course that has always served him well, one that steers him to Kendal's Brewery
I, LIKE many Leavers, are becoming totally exasperated at the hypocrisy of Parliament, who only see democracy as getting what the MPs want while ignoring the democratic result of the referendum. The duty of Parliament is defined as obeying the
POLICE are investigating an incident in which "extensive damage" was caused to a car in Ulverston. It happened yesterday (September 15) at around 2am on Sunderland Terrace. A police spokesperson said: "Extensive damage was caused to the roof,
POLICE have appealed for witnesses following a burglary in Kendal in which thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was taken. The incident occurred on Milnthorpe Road on Friday, September 6 between 11.30am and 7.30pm. A police spokesperson said
The A683 is closed both ways due to a traffic incident near the Swan Inn at Middleton, near Sedbergh. Police and other emergency services were called to what they described as a "serious collision" involving a car and a motorcycle at 4.40pm.
VOLUNTEERS from Kendal Child Contact Centre received a cheque for £200 from Sandi Shadbolt from Kendal’s Asda’s store. The centre had taken part in the ‘green token scheme’ at the supermarket, where shoppers vote with the green tokens that are picked
The A66 eastbound carriageway was closed earlier this afternoon due to a traffic incident from Junction 40 of the M6 at Penrith to the A686 Carleton Avenue (Kemplay Bank Roundabout). MORE TOP STORIES: The carriageway has now re-opened.
Dog owners are being warned over the dangers of palm oil after the toxic substance was discovered on a west Cumbrian beach. A tourist found a large boulder-like chunk of palm oil while out with her dog at St Bees. After suspecting it was the
THE curtain came down on Netherfield Seconds' Palace Shield Division One B campaign with an impressive 6 wicket victory against Fleetwoods Seconds at Parkside Road. A side which throughout the season has been one of the club's youngest ever senior
A MAN has been charged after an alleged robbery at a wine store. Jack Yarwood is set to appear in court next month after Cumbria Police charged him following an incident at Cartmel Drink shop & Wine Snug on November 20 last year. During the incident
Very slow traffic is rpeorted both ways on the A590 from the A5074 at Levens to the B5277 at Meathop eoundabout in the roadworks area. MORE TOP STORIES: Temporary traffic lights are in operation at Foulshaw Moss.
THE Invitation Trophy Final will see Kendal County take on Appleby after each side eased through tough looking semi-finals to book a place in the showpiece final at Kendal Town's ST and B Accountants Stadium. County progressed after a resounding
Thousands of excited music fans came together at the weekend to see popstar Jess Glynne in action. Crowds packed Bitts Park in Carlisle to see the soulful songstress in concert. Fans were also dazzled by performances from John Newman and Germein
POLICE have lifted a cordon put in place following a bomb scare. Officers sealed off a stretch of Michaelson Road in Barrow yesterday after test shells were found in a building. The cordon in place overnight in a stretch between Bridge Road
LIFE-SAVING paramedics have been scrambled to more than 300 incidents across Cumbria in the last year. Members of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) were called out 345 times between August 30, 2018 and August 29 this year, with 129
An award-winning self-catering complex near Caldbeck is on the market for £2.195 million. Monkhouse Hill Lake District Cottages, at Sebergham, is set around a landscaped courtyard. It includes nine gold award cottages and four-bed owners’ accommodation
A section of the C3080 road at Sandwath Bridge near Kirkby Stephen will be temporarily closed to allow Gallagher Ltd to carry out connection works from tomorrow (September 17) for approximately three days.
THE National Trust will be investing in farming in the Lake District, said its director general on a visit to the region. The organisation owns almost 45,000 hectares of land in the national park. And its head Hilary McGrady paid a visit to the
A FORMER evacuee still pays his respects to the family that took him in 80 years ago by laying flowers at their graves on the anniversary of the eve of the Second World War. Alan Kay, of Newton Aycliffe in Durham, was only 12-years-old when he
BENDRIGG Trust will hold an inclusive activity festival on September 28 (11am-4pm) at Bendrigg Lodge, with an additional quiet hour (10am) for people with autism or other sensory or social needs. Tickets can be pre-booked online via bendrigg.org.uk
A COUPLE have raised thousands of pounds in memory of their much-loved little girl. Teachers Gemma, 32, and Dave Barton, 33, of Kendal, were left heartbroken after their beautiful daughter Betsy was stillborn at 38 weeks last November. Mrs Barton
WE ARE lucky to have a centre of excellence in our community. A year ago I was barely walking due to severe pain and arthritis in my left ankle joint. I did not realise when I was referred to the orthopaedic department at Westmorland General Hospital
A CAREFUL renovation of the centuries-old former wool shop on Kendal's cobbled Branthwaite Brow has been planned. Applicant Mr Hodges is seeking permission to renovate the "rundown" Grade II-listed property, which has stood empty since Branthwaite
