Column by Barrow and Furness MP Simon Fell: ON MONDAY, I received a draft of the independent Boundary Commission for England’s 2023 review of parliamentary boundaries. Constituency boundaries haven’t been changed since the May 2010 General Election
A PHOTOGRAPHER from Kendal is vying to become Britain’s greatest snapper in a new television competition. Paul Williams is one of six contestants in the BBC’s latest TV contest the ‘Great British Photography Challenge’ hoping to be declared the
A DRIVER who played a role in stealing a supermarket cash machine was jailed for 16 months. A group of criminals stole an ATM from Booths in Carnforth on April 4, 2019, Preston Crown Court heard. The gang left the supermarket with the machine
PLANS have been put forward to develop a community hall on the grounds of a church to help provide a hub for residents. A proposal has been submitted to South Lakeland District Council to develop a a community hall within the grounds of St Thomas
Received Installation of Window, French Doors and Juliette Balconies and new metal flue, West Vale Country House, Far Sawrey, Ambleside. For Mr G Ferrer. Demolition of existing agricultural sheds and livestock shelters and provision of 3no
A day after leaving Settlebeck School 16-year-old Shirley Ousby led the 27th Sedbergh Gala through the town's streets in 1990. Shirley, the Gala Queen, was flanked by eight attendants as the colourful procession of floats, accompanied by the Newton
Farming Diary by Kirsty Howson, veterinary surgeon, Yan Farm Health, Old Hutton: I AM writing this whilst trying to warm up after a busy morning scanning on farm - not something I would normally be saying for the end of May! The UK weather provides
MOST of us think through a perceived truth just as much as we need to, to feel comfortable. Take atheistic materialism: We hear that there’s no God out there, just the physical universe. “Above us only sky.” We breathe a sigh of relief
THE food hygiene rating for an Italian restaurant in Sedbergh has been revealed. Al Forno Italian Kitchen was awarded a maximum of five out of five in the inspection by local authority officers on June 1, 2021. This indicates hygiene at the
SOULMATES who found love on two wheels felt like 'Tour de France heroes' after tying the knot in their cycling gear . Christopher Lee Bower, a scientist, and Sharon Louise Calton, a personal trainer, first met through their passion for cycling
THE Forestry Commission has this week opened a tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer. The new grant scheme, designed for landowners and farmers, aims to support the creation of a range of woodland types and sizes. Mark
A FOODBANK has revealed how many people they have helped so far this year. Kings Foodbank at Kendal have received 564 referrals and have supplied more than 20,000 meals to individuals and families. A spokesman for Kings Foodbank said: “We have
