A NEW Italian restaurant is set to open in Kendal tomorrow. Sapore in Stramongate will welcome customers from noon. It has occupied the site of the former Little Italy restaurant. Nick Ward, who is directing the operation with Giuseppe
THE number of coronavirus cases in South Lakeland increased by 239 over the weekend, official figures show. Since the beginning of the pandemic 9,930 people tested positive for Covid-19 in South Lakeland when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard
MOUNTAIN rescuers were called out after a fell runner sustained a leg wound during a race. The 39-year-old was competing in the Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales at the weekend when he fell while descending Ingleborough in the direction of
MEMBERS of the public are invited to have a go at skiing as part of a snowsports club's open day later this month. People will be able to take to the artificial slope at Kendal Snowsports Club (KSC) for free under the expert guidance of club instructors
ULVERSTON A590 has seen heavy traffic and a build on congestion in both directions. Delays are expected at the Newland Garage due to road works in the area. Travel times will be longer.
NATIONAL Milk Records (NMR) saw a slight increase in income and an improved operating profit in the year to 30 June 2021. Turnover at the dairy information service provider rose by 1.5% to £21.9m, while operating profit rose to £1.3m compared with
THE Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has been announced as a winner at this year’s Association Excellence Awards at an event held at the Kia Oval in London. The CLA was announced winner in the category: ‘Best Membership Support during
Column by historian Roger Bingham of Ackenthwaite: IN DECEMBER 1746, the last battle to be fought on English soil took place at Clifton Moor on the northern edge of Westmorland. Afterwards, the victorious forces of the Duke of Cumberland took
THE NFU is urging the government to postpone its plans to slash basic payment rates for farmers and land managers in England in 2022 and 2023 amid a turbulent period for UK agriculture. Direct payments in England will be phased out over a seven-year
Kendal Oral History Group aims to compile a picture of earlier times through the recorded memories of the area’s older residents. Jonty Somervell was born in 1932. He was interviewed in August 2001: I’VE been given the job of trying to write the
THREE dads who are walking hundreds of miles in memory of their young daughters who took their own lives have spoken of their gratitude after James Bond star Daniel Craig donated £10,000 to their cause. The actor’s generosity has given a huge boost
KENDAL'S popular clothing agency will be closed today due to a member of staff being ill. The Exchange Designer Dress Agency will not be open today, but items can still be purchased online. The EDDA wrote on social media: "Sorry due to staff
A POPULAR Grasmere coffee and bakehouse will close for two days due to staff shortages this week. Lucia's Coffee and Bakehouse will close on tuesday and Wednesday. The business wrote on social media: "Quick post to let you know we’ll be closed
A ROAD closure has been announced on the A683 at Killington. The A683 has been closed in both directions due to roadworks between B6256 (Four Lane Ends) and Middleton turn off. Travel times may be longer in the area.
A PENSIONER from Carnforth has urged people to 'get the needle before Covid gets you' Matt Patrick, 82, of Redmayne Drive, got his vaccine boost at the walk in vaccination centre on September 30 and said: "I'm just an 82-year-old with a message
HERE are the latest South Lakes District Council planning applications. Received Discharge of condition 8 (a) (surface water management) attached to planning permission SL/2021/0724, The Pastures, Templand Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands
