THE new chaplain at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has set out his vision for the role. Ian Dewar took up the post in May, after recovering from Coronavirus (Covid-19), saying then: “It was great to be back and
A STATELY home is hosting its first drive-in movie night for motorists to enjoy a film from the comfort of their car. Holker Hall & Gardens has announced it is running its first ever drive-in experience. The stately home will be showing the film
An artist from Kendal has been inspiring children to develop their creative sides, despite them being out of school for months. During lockdown, Josh Simpson, who works for Ragtag Arts & Community Scrap Store at Mealbank Mill Industrial Estate,
A COUNTRYSIDE watchdog has welcomed the news that bovineTB vaccination trials are set to get underway in England and Wales. The Government made the announcement last week following a major breakthrough by government scientists. Defra said the trials
The BBC's current Sunday night drama is A Suitable Boy, set in 1950s India. The lead stars tell Georgia Humphreys what to expect from the rest of the ground-breaking series. Even as Tanya Maniktala signed the contract for A Suitable Boy, she still
Sensual, moving, daring; drama Little Birds feels different from anything else on TV. Georgia Humphreys hears more from some of the brilliant cast. Juno Temple was 17 when she read Little Birds, a collection of erotic short stories by Anais Nin
AN application has been put forward to convert an office building into a yoga studio. Plans have been submitted to South Lakeland District Council to convert a property in Bridge Street, Kendal, into a yoga studio. The building is currently being
CUMBRIA'S and southern Scotland's Bothies are to stay closed because of the covid-19 outbreak. The Mountain Bothies Association announced the update this week and appealed for people not to visit them. A spokesman for the association said: "Our
A GREEN-FINGERED dad whose four-year-old son asked him to grow a sunflower 'as tall as the house' has ended up with a 20-foot-high monster plant which almost dwarves his house. Douglas Smith, 42, is forced to use a ladder to tend to the lofty giant
Shopping local became a necessity during lockdown, particularly for those who couldn’t leave their home, and one greengrocer in Kendal made sure they never let a customer down during the most difficult of times. Dobson’s Fruit and Vegetables’ town
A MAN caught speeding through the Eden Valley repeatedly lied to police staff by claiming a woman had been behind the wheel. Dashti Sharifi, 27, was clocked at 46mph travelling westbound through a 40mph zone at Kirkby Thore - between Penrith and
SATURDAY: MOTD Live: FA Cup Final (BBC One, Saturday 4.30pm) A lot has happened since the likes of Framlingham Town, Plymouth Parkway, Brimscombe & Thrupp and Winterton Rangers were in FA Cup Preliminary Round action way back in August 2019.
Our guide to all the latest soap action... Coronation Street (ITV) Elaine introduces herself to Sally as Tim's mum and reveals she never wanted to abandon her son, but felt it was the only way she could escape Geoff's evil clutches. Sally advises
A REPORTER has been banned from driving after admitting driving while under the influence of cocaine. Amy Robertson, who works for The Westmorland Gazette under her maiden name of Amy Fenton, appeared at Workington’s magistrates’ court where she
Workington Library will be among six Cumbrian libraries that will soon reopen. Cumbria County Council will open Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington libraries on August 10. To protect the health and safety of staff and
A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with driving with several drugs in his system. Kieran Vernon is alleged to have driven on the A590 near Ulverston on August 26 with cocaine, ketamine, and a cannabis breakdown product in his blood.
Stagecoach is hoping to help businesses bounce back with their new range of products. The company's new Stagecoach Solutions provides a range of sustainable options as an alternative to its traditional bus services, including: Corporate tickets
THE Keswick to Barrow walk - which raises hundreds of thousands of pounds each year for charities - has been cancelled for 2020. The annual fundraiser draws in more than 2,000 walkers as well as large crowds of cheering supporters along the 40-mile
THE former MP for Barrow has been awarded a peerage. It was reported last month that John Woodcock, who represented the Barrow and Furness constituency between 2010 and 2019 - first for Labour, then for his final year in the role as an independent
AFTER several months of closure, Dove Cottage is set to reopen following major restoration work. The world-famous home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth is due to begin readmitting visitors on Saturday, August 15. Originally slated to reopen
A MAN has appeared in court after being accused of drug driving on a motorway. Sagir Sawar was charged after he was alleged to have driven his Volvo S90 on the M6 southbound near Junction 36 on August 25 2019. The 51-year-old defendant, of Greentree
SOUTH Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is encouraging residents to repair and restore household goods, instead of chucking them. It has launched an online South Lakes Directory of Repairers to make it easier for residents to find a local repair
MEET the newest additions to the South Cumbria community. Here we celebrate the extra special arrivals, many of whom come into the world at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary – and further afield. SWEET: Little Harlow Charlotte Broadley came into
TRANSFORM: The Coro Hall in Ulverston has transformed into a ‘jaw-dropping’ museum featuring a seven metre moon. The display will be available to view throughout the whole month of August
The University of Cumbria has responded, after being subject to a data breach in July. On July 16, it was contacted by Blackbaud, one of the world’s largest providers of customer relationship management systems, informing the university of the breach
SPARKS flew for a couple who first met at drama club before tying the knot over a decade later. Helen Gibson, 36, first met husband, Michael Bilsbrough, 34, at an amateur dramatics club in Preston where they became firm friends. She said: “We
A RED Cross volunteer from the South Lakes has has been awarded a special edition commemorative coin for his outstanding contributions to volunteering as the charity celebrates its 150th birthday on Tuesday, August 4. David Hayes from Kendal has
A TEMPORARY road closure is due to be put in place on a road in Ulverston. Central Drive in Ulverston, from its junction with the U5702 Oakwood Drive, is scheduled to be closed to enable Cumbria County Council to carry out carriageway patching works
CUMBRIA County Council reminds the public the COVID helpline is still on offer as the lockdown ends. "Don't forget our Emergency Support Helpline is here to provide support to people who may be struggling for food, medicines or other essential supplies
AN ULVERSTON Police Officer is soon to retire after serving on the force for more than three decades. Sergeant Rupert Johnston revealed he was going to step down from his role at a meeting of Ulverston Town Council after a 30-year career with Cumbria
Huge crowds headed to Cartmel Racecourse over the spring bank holiday weekend in May 1996 to enjoy all the excitement of steeplechase racing – and plenty more besides. Whether their interest was in studying the form guide while sipping a cool Pimms
A CUMBRIAN police chief has voiced his concern about a dramatic surge in the number of suspected suicides reported across Cumbria during lockdown and in recent weeks. Experts nationally have spoken of their fears about the pandemic’s impact on mental
