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  • All the latest projects seeking approval in South Lakeland

    Siting of a new holiday lodge, Moat Farm, Aldingham, Ulverston. For Mr and Mrs Mark and Sue Gunnell. Conversion of detached garage into annexed living accommodation for a dependant relative, Cornbrook House, Cartmel. For Mr James Forbes. Replacement

  • Burglars steal horse saddles

    POLICE have launched an investigation after horse saddles and other equestrian items were stolen from an address in Kirkby Stephen. Police are investigating the incident of burglary that occurred between 4:30pm on June 17 and 8:30am on June 18,

  • More than £1m available to farmers in national park

    MORE than £1 million will be available to farmers in the Lake District this year as part of a three-year grants programme. Farming in Protected Landscapes is aiming to help farm businesses adapt for the future, become more resilient and prepare

  • Farmer asked 'what are the people like here?'

    Column by Reverend Graham Ransom, superintendent minister of the South Lakes Methodist Circuit, Swarthmoor: A FARMER was ploughing. As he was making his way down the field, he noticed a stranger waving at him. Securing his horses, the farmer

  • Businesses urged to apply for latest coronavirus grants

    Eligible businesses in South Lakeland are being urged to apply for the latest two coronavirus grants schemes before it is too late. Administered by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC), the Restart Grant scheme closes at midnight on June 30,

  • Netherfield poor form continues with third straight loss

    NETHERFIELD suffered a third consecutive defeat after they lost by eight wickets to league leaders Blackpool at Parkside Road. The Field paid the price for a disappointing batting performance during the first innings after they were bowled out

  • Swimmers make waves at Cumbria league and Epic events

    FIVE Kendal swimmers have been making waves as they competed in the Ullswater Epic Swim and Cumbria ASA Open Water League alongside Epic events throughout the year. The opening round brought some spectacular results for Team Kendal, especially

  • Man banned for drug driving on M6

    A MAN has been banned from the road after drug driving on the M6. Darren Graham Fairclough admitted that he drove a Audi A3 with cannabis in his system near Kendal on November 23. At South Cumbria Magistrates' Court, the 41-year-old, of Poulsom

  • Plans for 25 new homes in village are submitted

    PLANS to construct 25 houses in Staveley have been submitted to the Lake District National Park Planning Authority. It is hoped the land to the east of Crookfield, currently used as a agricultural grazing plot, can be transformed into a residential