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  • Shortness of breath after short walks-Health advice for pets

    Dear PDSA Vet, my five-year-old ferret, Bob, seems to have lost his appetite recently. He’s also being a lot less energetic compared to his usual self. What’s up with him? Eliza When pets lose their appetite and seem lethargic or tired, these are

  • Police investigate burglaries in Kendal

    POLICE are investigating two burglaries of stolen goods. Cumbria Police are investigating two burglaries which occurred overnight on Friday , November 19 in Kendal. High-value bikes were stolen from two properties on Milnthorpe Road and Bellingham

  • Cost of farm fires shoots up

    FARMERS have been urged to check electrical equipment regularly and have fire plans in place after new figures showed the cost of farm fires shot up 40 percent in 2020 to £69m. Agricultural vehicle fires accounted for an additional £20m of claims

  • 'Positive feedback' - Youth club introduces itself in style

    A YOUTH club introduced itself to Kendal in style as it held its first proper event. Young people enjoyed virtual reality headsets, table tennis and a disco as Kendal Youth Zone was able to host its debut indoor gathering. And there is more

  • Six-year-old 'thrilled' after winning top prize for reading

    A SIX-YEAR-OLD was thrilled after winning a top prize for completing a reading challenge. Thalia Peacock, who attends Goodly Dale Primary School in Windermere, scooped the Kindle prize after completing the Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge

  • Key topics to be tackled for Cumbria businesses

    BUSINESSES from across Cumbria are set to discuss key topics at a tourism conference held at Workington later this month. With a range of expert speakers on hand, the aim is for tourism and hospitality firms to gain a clearer understanding of how

  • Men sentenced after pleading guilty to cannabis offences

    TWO men from Ulverston were sentenced at crown court after pleading guilty to offences relating to cannabis. Reece Quigley, 28, was handed a 12-month community order. Quigley, of Newton Street, had pleaded guilty on September 17 of this year