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  • 'We are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

    THE mayor of Appleby has told the Gazette she feels "immensely proud" of how residents "stood together" when Storm Ciara battered the town on Sunday. It is thought at least 30 homes and several businesses including the Co-op grocery store flooded

  • LETTER: Still time to have your say on damaged weir

    THE Bongate Weir Group would like to thank everyone who came along to the public information event in Appleby on January 29 and shared their views both for and against the proposal to remove the damaged weir on the River Eden in Appleby. There is

  • 16-year-old joined Kendal teen in masked raid

    THREE teenagers have been sentenced for committing a terrifying armed convenience store robbery - one on his 16th birthday. Aaron Blackburn, 18, Matthew Wallis, 17, and another youth - all wearing masks and black hooded jackets - were caught on

  • Aladdin show brings magic and music to school

    TALENTED performers from a Dalton secondary school are showcasing their creativity with a production of a Disney favourite this week. Pupils from Dowdales School in Dalton will show off their hard work with a number of performances of Disney’s Aladdin

  • MP issues warning over immigration proposals

    WESTMORLAND and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron warned the Government that its new immigration proposals would leave a hole in the workforce required to build affordable homes in South Lakeland. It is expected that a salary threshold of £25,600 will be set

  • Expensive mountain bikes stolen

    POLICE are investigating the theft of two high-value mountain bikes from a shed at Stonecroft in Ambleside. The incident is thought to have taken place between 12pm on Monday February 10 and 8pm on Wednesday February 12. The two bikes are a Canyon

  • Man caught on camera dealing ecstasy at Kendal Calling

    A DRUG dealer from Penrith caught on camera as he supplied ecstasy to festival goers at Kendal Calling near his home town has been jailed. Police were alerted after security staff at last year’s event noted a man acting suspiciously on the Lowther

  • Water gradually being restored to residents

    UNITED Utilities is gradually restoring water supplies to those affected by the damaged water pipe. Thousands of properties have had their water supply restored and the rest are expected to be restored by the weekend. The company has warned that

  • SKYWATCH: Weather is very mild compared to Venus

    As I'm writing this Kendal, like most of the country, is being battered by Storm Ciara. Rain is sluicing down and wind gusts of up to 80mph have been recorded overnight - and the strongest winds are yet to come. But as bad as this weather is, compared

  • Conservation groups demand protections

    SOUTH Lakes environmental groups have raised concerns about provisions for wildlife in the Agriculture Bill currently making its way through Parliament. They have spoken of the need for government assurances that protected wildlife species would

  • Ginger Bakers to supply Liberty of London

    A Cumbrian cake business is celebrating supplying Liberty of London for the first time. Ginger Bakers, of Kendal, has customers including Selfridges, Victoria & Albert Museum, and Booths, is now supplying Liberty with its award-winning damson brandy

  • Storm Dennis to bring 80mm rain

    AS parts of the county are still reeling from Storm Ciara, Cumbria is bracing itself for the full impact of Storm Dennis. The weather warning, which will hit the county for two days, comes less than a week after dozens of homes were flooded.

  • Dozens protest new Cumbria coal mine outside County Hall

    DOZENS of demonstrators gathered outside County Council offices this morning to protest a new coal mine in Cumbria. Protesters, some dressed as canaries (in reference to the planned mine), assembled outside of the council's headquarters in Kendal

  • Burst water mains repaired but some homes still without water

    A water mains that was damaged during storm Ciara has now been repaired, but United Utilities says some homes and businesses remain without water. The company said it would take some time to fully restore water supplies to some 8,000 homes affected

  • What schools are closed in Cumbria today?

    A NUMBER of schools across the county remain closed today following the recent bad weather brought on by Storm Ciara, which badly damaged a water supply pipe. Cumbria County Council and United Utilities have advised many schools not to open until

  • A590 blocked after collision

    THE A590 is blocked in both directions following an accident. Drivers are facing severe delays after an accident near Swarthmoor. A diversion is in place in Lindal. One motorist has described the road as 'gridlocked'. Update, 08:45:

  • LETTER: Best way to remove "speed freaks" from our roads

    WHEN the weather’s fine, Sundays see millions of people walking, jogging, cycling, fishing and playing golf. But given Storm Ciara, people were forced to stay indoors, and many sports and shops suffered. And, for Sunday workers without a car, many

  • Top review for chippie

    A PENRITH fish and chip shop has sparked a nationwide debate after it was given a rave review by a well-known food critic. BBC1 Masterchef food critic Grace Dent, who grew up in Carlisle, wrote about the Angel Lane Chippie in her weekly Guardian

  • What schools are closed today?

    A NUMBER of schools across the county have announced they will be closed today. It follows recent bad weather brought on by Storm Ciara, which badly damaged a water supply pipe. Cumbria County Council and United Utilities have advised many schools

  • OUR VIEW: A near miss, but another storm is brewing

    A near miss for Kendal this time around, but it's worth mentioning first of all that others who shared the heartbreak of the December 2015 flooding have not been so lucky this time around. Our thoughts are with those in Shap, Appleby and Burneside

  • Bottled water stacked in the streets for communities

    THOUSANDS of properties in the Eden Valley were still without water or experiencing low pressure as the Gazette went to press on Wednesday. Engineers have been working around the clock in harsh wintry weather since Storm Ciara to repair a damaged

  • Protests today against planned coal mine

    ENVIRONMENTALISTS are to protest plans for the UK’s first deep coal mine in 30 years. The demonstrators, organised through Extinction Rebellion Cumbria, are to gather outside the county council’s Kendal offices today, where they will stage their

  • Zombies remix

    THE BREWERY arts centre to host 'night of the living dead: remix'. Imitating the dog shall be performing George A. Romero's story and battle the hordes of hell on March 3 and 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets at: www.breweryarts.co.uk

  • Kendal 'knitting' for victory 2020

    KENDAL library invites the public to assist with the Victory in Europe 2020 display. Knitters are invited to assist by creating their own poppies, and are welcome to teach others how to do the same. Those with poppies may also bring their own

  • Locals excel at Northern Cross Country

    Camp hill estate near Bedale north Yorkshire was a new venue which proved much tougher than first thought, as the undulating farmland was churned into thick mud by the final race of the day. Officials Margaret Belk and Dave Roelands, and marshals

  • Lake District couple invite walkers to do challenge

    A COUPLE from the Lake District are inviting keen walkers from around the region to take on a unique challenge in order to raise funds for a cause which is very close to their hearts. Becki Vale and Dan Fylan-Smith, who run activity holiday specialists

  • Kendal Victoria Winter Bowling League round up

    Martin Gilpin won the Kendal Victoria Winter Singles Bowling League after winning all of his league games. Gilpin, who is still undefeated with one more round to go, clinched the title after he defeated Keith Atkinson, Stephen Watson and Chris Wyatt

  • Tom Stade brings comedy tour to Kendal

    COMEDIAN Tom Stade is to perform in Kendal following his tour appearance at the Edinburgh festival. Hosted by the Brewery Arts Centre on May 8, the comedy legend is to continue his tour with his 'usual spirit' and 'irresponsible mischief'. Tickets

  • Procter wins Kendal pool tournament

    Adrian Procter won the Kendal and District Singles Tournament after he defeated Gary Kirkby 5-1 in the final. The tournament, which was hosted by the Albion Social and Snooker Club in Kendal, saw 28 pool players participate despite the horrendous

  • Cumbrian martial arts success

    Cumbria Taekwondo took a team of 14 fighters to the Lanarkshire Taekwondo Open tournament in Motherwell, Scotland. The youngest participant, Bariella Pettigrew of Kendal, recently just turned 7-years-old. The oldest entrant for the club was Keith

  • Duo announce ambitious plan for Kendal food hall

    KENDAL could soon have its own food hall with a dozen street food vendors. Last Saturday, the owners of Lancaster-based Dam Good Coffee Shop announced they had purchased the former Provincial insurance hall, attached to Sand Aire House at the corner

  • Kendal Utd knocked out of cup by Keswick

    Keswick progressed into the semi finals of the Benevolent Trophy after they defeated current holders Kendal United 1-0. The tie, which was a repeat of last season’s final, had to be moved to Keswick’s ground after Kendal United’s home ground was

  • Lakes pub scoops national award

    A SOUTH LAKES chef has collected a national prize for his past year’s work at a Windermere pub. Head Chef and co-owner of the Brown Horse Inn, Shaun Edmondson was shortlisted last year by the ‘Pub 2020’ traders’ show, which also includes an awards

  • Tristan and Iseult being performed at village hall tonight

    STEALING Thunder Storytellers perform Tristan and Iseult at the village hall, Brigsteer, this evening (Thursday) at 7.30pm. It is one of the great love stories, spanning the lands and seas of Cornwall, Ireland and Brittany. Hear afresh the rapture

  • 10 things for the weekend around Cumbria

    1. Are you ready to pop the question to the special someone in your life? All That Glitters in Barrow Market will help you create a special Valentines Day. Each couple will receive a free glass of bubbly, chocolate, a keepsake rose and a photograph

  • Family sessions

    THE Craven Museum will hold free family drop-in handling sessions for its new rural roadshow. Sessions are held at the Stripey Badger Bookshop, Grassington, on Wednesday February 19, 1-3pm. People will have the opportunity to examine objects

  • Honours even in first ever walking rugby international

    The first walking-only version of one of rugby’s most hotly contested rivalries, the Calcutta Cup, took place in Kendal. The Midlothian Untouchables travelled down from Dalkeith to take on the Kendal Auld Greys at Mint Bridge to take part in a walking

  • Milnthorpe Corinthians battle back to win 3-1

    Milnthorpe Corinthians battled back from 1-0 down before defeating Ulverston Rangers 4-1 in West Lancashire League Division One. Isaac Prosser edged the visitors in front after 14 minutes, however Corinthians equalised 11 minutes later following

  • Kendal Town sunk by City free kick

    Ten man Kendal Town crashed to an agonising 1-0 defeat to City of Liverpool in an entertaining game at The St & B Accountants Stadium. Jack Hazlehurst’s swinging free kick after 67 minutes proved to be the difference, while Kieran Maguire was sent

  • Kirkby slip up against Alnwick

    There’s no disguising the fact that this was a crucial, below par performance from Kirkby and wise heads were wondering why one of the best half back pairings in the league, Ben Walker at nine and Mike Fearon at ten, were played out of position.