A CAMPAIGN for a new cycling and walking route from Ulverston Canal to Greenodd is progressing, after a recent meeting with key stakeholders including the Minister for Cycling (Chris Heaton-Harris MP), the Department for Transport, Network Rail, Highways
PLANS to install traffic lights on a grade two listed bridge have been axed following mounting pressure from local councillors and residents. The proposals, which were part of a Department for Transport scheme to improve safety on the A684 which
RESPONDING to the growing concerns of the agricultural industry with regards to potential deteriorating trade standards, here Brian Richardson, UK Head of Agriculture for Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank, shares his thoughts on what the future could hold
KIRKBY Lonsdale will not be holding any further face to face meetings with its town councillors until next year. During the last town council meeting held online on Zoom, it was agreed by Kirkby's Cllrs that meetings held in person would best be
AN EXCITING new event is coming to Cockshott Point, Bowness between Friday 19 - Sunday 20 September. The Lakeshore Cinema event has been created through partnership working between, Bowness & Windermere Forward (BWF), Windermere and Bowness Chamber
A MOUNTAIN rescue team has launched a 2021 calendar to raise much needed funds. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team made the announcement on Tuesday. It features a range of stunning landscape photographs. A spokesman for the team said: "The theme
MORRISONS is investing even more to increase its hygiene standards - as part of a new programme that will see every one of its 494 stores receive a three-week deep-clean, brand new equipment, and additional cleaning staff. The latest investment
A MAN from Somerset has been given a community order after telling another man he was going to "send him back to Ethiopia", a court heard. Gavin Hoar, 44, from Chard in Somerset had attended the Ambleside Tavern with another male on January 10 where
A KENDAL church has done its bit to help keep the town spick and span. The Gateway Church reported having collected four bags' worth of rubbish during its weekend haul on the Castle Estate. The Sunday clean-up effort involved seven residents.
THE festive spirit is due to be felt all year round as a new shop opens. Christmas and More will open its doors in Kendal this weekend with help from some familiar faces. Opening in Market Place in Westmorland Shopping Centre, the show is aiming
A MARTIAL Arts club has battled through Covid and fighters are set to return to the mat after six months away. Cumbria Taekwondo, founded in Kendal, was able to get round the difficulties set during the lockdown to continue training for its students
HEALTH services are hitting the road to help those in need around Cumbria. St John’s Hospice can continue to drive hundreds of miles a week providing care in the community after a donation of £8,305 helped buy a brand new car for the Hospice at
CUMBRIA County Council have launched their latest adoption campaign to dispel myths around who’s eligible to adopt and encourage more people to consider adopting. The campaign is part of a wider #YouCanAdopt national campaign which aims to highlight
A digital agency has begun publishing its own podcast to keep businesses up to date with the latest news and trends in the world of online marketing. A Digital has expanded its office space at the Meadowbank Business Park, on Shap Road, Kendal,
Around a dozen people sought help and advice after Cumbria Police joined suicide prevention charities in hosting an online ‘suicide awareness surgery’. The event, held virtually via Facebook on September 10, aimed to raise awareness whilst promoting
THE WI celebrated prizewinning entries at the virtual County Show. Congratulations to Jennifer Hardisty and Jo Kieft, who were awarded first prizes in the art and novelty mask categories, and to Jane Caven whose painting won third prize. Accomplished
A COMEDY superstar has announced he will be coming to Cumbria with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show. Right Here, Right Now will be John Bishop’s eighth stand up show and will see him perform across the UK, Ireland, America, Canada
CUMBRIA'S public health chief has appealed to residents for ways to curb Covid-19's spread in Barrow, as the town's infection rates begin to rise again in a significant way. Although not yet sufficiently acute to warrant a 'local lockdown', Colin
THE director of a major South Lakeland arts and entertainment hub has reported ‘positive’ signs with customers returning in its first week since reopening. Miriam Randall, CEO of the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal, has reported high numbers of booking
Newly crowned Division One A Champions Carnforth rounded off a remarkable season with a comfortable right wicket win at Warton. Carnforth who remained undefeated bowled Warton out for just 92 with Jack Thompson picking up figures of 3-18, before
THREE-YEAR-OLD Felicity Mae has been selling her home made rainbow products to raise thousands for the NHS. As of this week the total money raised by her selling rainbow coloured T-shirts and mugs has reached £4150.72. Felicity said: "“I like
KENDAL Town's dreams of an FA Cup run this season were left in tatters as they were beaten 5-0 by Bishop Auckland at Parkside Road. Just over 250 fans were inside the ground to see the Mintcakes who were attempting to string some early season form
SOUTH Lakeland District Council has said road works are impacting a number of waste and recycling collection rounds in Kendal and Ulverston. The council said that some collections are not being completed on the scheduled day. A council spokesperson
Cumbria Tourism is welcoming the return of England’s largest festival of history and culture this week, with dozens of free events taking place across the county as part of the annual ‘Heritage Open Days’ initiative – many of which are being held online
A NEW Ulverston takeaway raised a huge amount of money for charity. Pizza Time, Ulverston, raised funds for St Mary's Hospice on their opening day. Owner Sarah Jayne and her team raised an impressive £1050.60 in just one night.
ULVERSTON's first climbing wall is ready to hit new heights as it opens its doors to the public next month. A bouldering-only climbing facility, known as The Wall, is in the final stages of preparation before its grand opening on October 1. Based
WHILE the Covid 19 pandemic continues the public are advised to be aware of other illnesses that are still present. Cumbria County Council have stated: "Cumbria’s flu vaccination programme is a vital part of keeping people in our communities safe
A YOUNG athlete conquered one of Cumbria’s most iconic challenges in aid of a mental health charity. Alex Staniforth, 25, originally from Cheshire, made it through the 450-mile route in nine days 12 hours and 51 minutes. The route was the equivalent
A MAN from Bowness-on-Windermere is due to appear in court today after being charged with two counts of assault by beating. Andrew David Cafferkey, 45, of Craig Walk will appear at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court today to face these allegations
A HEDGEHOG food brand has urged the public to look out for the spikey natives during this week's heatwave. Experts at Lancashire-based Spike’s Hedgehog Food urge people to help out hogs who will be at increased risk of dehydration, with some even
AN INQUEST is due to be held tomorrow into the death of a man from Kendal. Geoffrey Taylor, 89, died on April 27 in his residing area of Kendal. The inquest is due to be held at Cockermouth Coroner's Court at 4pm tomorrow. It is estimated to
Mass clumps of bog mosses are being planted by the community today at Bampton Common. The day takes place from nine to five and the community is coming together to collect and transplant the plants, as well as walking over the ground afterwards.
DIVISION One of the West Lancashire League saw the Milnthorpe Corinthians pick up a hard-fought draw at Hawcoat Park this week. Ending on 1-1, the Corinthians opened the game with a goal from Simon Wearing. However, Hawcoat soon equalised after
Kendal booked their place in the Silver 40 over Cup final after they won by 24 runs at Lancaster. James Parks top scored with a knock of 28 and Chris Miller’s contribution of 25 proved crucial before the Auld Greys were bowled out for 154. However
FOLLOWING the resignation of the local government and regional growth minister Simon Clarke questions have been raised over plans for local authorities - including devolution in Cumbria. Mr Clarke was set to bring a white paper that would overhaul
AFTER their impressive exploits in the longer form of the game Netherfield have been crowned the Tommy Wilson Twenty 20 winners after a dramatic win over Fulwood and Broughton. The victory rounds off an impressive few month for the side, who have
CUMBRIA Police are warning the public against fake penalty notices. "We have received reports that fake fixed penalty notices being sent via email. Anyone who receives a notice and believes it to be fake to report it immediately."
A BLUEPRINT to shape the future of a South Lakeland village is to be created. South Lakeland District Council has given the green light for a Neighbourhood Plan to be set up in Burneside, near Kendal. The newly elevated status will allow the
THE healthcare trust that runs Westmorland General Hospital has agreed to share an external review into its urology services, following calls for the report's publication. Peter Duffy, formerly a surgeon at Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust's
PEOPLE are urged to 'snip the straps' on face masks after the RSPCA revealed over 900 animals have been rescued from litter since March. Chris Sherwood, RSPCA’s chief executive, said: “Now that face masks are the norm, and may be for some time to
