CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a missing teenage boy who was last seen in Kendal. The youngster, originally from Preston, was last spotted in the early hours of the morning at the weekend, and has been reported missing since. 17-year-old
SOUTH Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has approved a fast-track pavement licensing scheme to support businesses reopening following the coronavirus lockdown. Councillors last night unanimously agreed the policy, which means cafes and pubs will
RESCUERS were called after a 'young male' fell off his bike at Stock Ghyll Force, near Ambleside. A rescue team was called on Tuesday, but was stood down en route after the casualty was 'assisted to a nearby property' which an ambulance could reach
THE county council's surface dressing programme continues this week, which means temporary closures for certain routes in the South Lakes. Specific stretches of road along Moss Lane in Heversham, Hutton Lane in Levens and Colton in Bouth are all
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man was allegedly assaulted in a beer garden. Police are seeking witnesses to the assault which occurred at around 7.45pm on Saturday in a beer garden, on Branthwaite Brow, Kendal. The incident involved
Businesses are being given the chance to take on skilled science and technology students as interns. Lancaster University says it has a pool of 4200 students available to work with employers in Cumbria. Professionals from the university’s science
THE WESTMORLAND Cricket season saw another outstanding set of performances between the mix of skilful teams. Sedgwick claimed a dramatic two wicket win against Milnthorpe in Division One A. This saw Chris Evans returned figures of 3-35 after
WE ARE still Staying alert to the Covid Virus and some people are still shielding, so the Isolation Support Group for Underbarrow is still available to offer any kind of help if people need any kind of help or advice, please contact Jennie on 0782
CUMBRIA County Council has confirmed when libraries will be able to reopen after months of lockdown. A spokesman said the authority's six main library buildings in Kendal, Barrow, Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington will reopen on August
THE Courtyard Dairy at Austwick near Settle has invested in what its owners claim is a regional, if not national, first: a cheese-vending machine offering a selection of the shop’s quality cheeses. The vending machine is located just outside the premises
KENDAL suffered another defeat this weekend against Morecambe despite a gallant performance. Facing off against Morecambe at Woodhill Lane in the 40 Over Cup, the Kendal Cricketers were defeated by eleven runs. The Auld Greys, who had been defeated
CUMBRIA County Council remind the public to take litter home for the safety of others. "Help keep Cumbria tidy. Please take your rubbish home and help keep public spaces clean and safe for everyone." Community workers are at risk from Covid if
CORONAVIRUS put paid to the usual way of doing things for this year’s Ingleton Gala, but determined that Ingleton should not miss out on yet another event, the Gala Committee, Pippa Scott, Liz Holman, Sarah Procter, Helen Wilson, Beryl Morphet and
A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with driving without due care and attention. Jake Anderson pleaded guilty to the offence, which he committed on the A590 near Newby Bridge on June 25. The 27-year-old also admitted that he failed
OFFICERS are investigating the theft of a quad bike from a farm in Crook. The quad bike was a dark green Yamaha agricultural vehicle, with the registration PO67 GOA, understood to have been stolen overnight on Saturday (July 25). Police are
A FIVE-bedroomed house on a former mill site has gone under the hammer The property in Lowick Green, near Coniston, was sold for £325,000 having been listed with a guide price of £315,000. A listing online said: “Part of a former mill dating
