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  • Police probe property damage

    Police are investigating criminal damage to a residential home in Romney Gardens, Kendal, where a front door of a house was spray painted with black paint. Cumbria Police believe the incident happened between 9pm on November 23 and 8am on November

  • Investigation launched after vandals target properties

    AN investigation has been launched after graffiti was sprayed on homes in Kendal. Cumbria Police is currently investigating an incident where graffiti was sprayed on properties in the area of Lound Round and Parkside Road in the town. According

  • The battle of the five armies brought to the stage in 1992

    OVER the years The Mail regularly reported on the productions staged by Ulverston youth theatre group ACT. In May 1992, under the headline, ‘A hard ACT to follow’, The Mail featured the group when it staged Smith. The performances took place

  • Looking back at life at Coniston School in 1998

    SEVEN pupils from Coniston’s John Ruskin School had the experience of a lifetime in 1998, completing one of the most demanding long distance Alpine walks. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 200km circuit of the Mont Blanc Massif, reaching an altitude of

  • Emergency services respond after vehicle crashes on motorway

    EMERGENCY services responded to a road traffic accident on the M6 near Kendal. Police were contacted at 12:43 after a Honda Civic crashed on the Southbound motorway between junction 36 and junction 35 M6. No serious injuries were reported. 

  • Tens of thousands of pound grant for community space refurb

    A VILLAGE has thanked the National Lottery for a large grant to refurbish the community hall. The beautiful hamlet of High Wray, near Hawkshead, has opened its Village Hall once again following a complete rebuild of its washrooms. During last

  • Mountain rescue team searches for new recruits

    A MOUNTAIN rescue team is searching for new recruits to join the team. The team at Coniston Mountain Rescue are looking for people who are 'willing to give some of their time helping others who need assistance'. The new recruit needs to be prepared

  • Festive boost for Sunday shoppers in South Lakeland

    THE South Lakeland District Council will be providing free parking to its residents. From Sunday 28 and every Sunday throughout December free parking will be provided to tourists and residents in all SLDC car parks. The offer applies to the

  • Delays likely due to planned roadworks

    DRIVERS may face possible delays this morning due to planned road works. There will be two-way temp lights and narrow lanes for off-peak barrier repairs on A590 EB between Backbarrow and Newby Bridge. The work is scheduled between 09:30-16:

  • Council launches new app to help safeguard local heritage

    People across Cumbria are being invited to help protect local heritage as part of a county-wide project led by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC). A new app has been launched to enable the public to pinpoint those places they would like to

  • Ten great things to go this weekend with your family

    ARE you looking forward to the weekend? Here are some of the best things you might want to do with your family. 1. Dickensian Festival The incredibly popular festive celebration is returning this weekend in Ulverston. Taking place between

  • Priceless victory for the Mintcakes

    Kendal Town returned to winning ways at last after achieving a priceless win in their latest match against Market Drayton. The Mintcakes were victorious against Drayton Town 2-1 in a huge game at the foot of the table in their bid to avoid relegation

  • Owner due in court after two dogs allegedly injured a woman

    A WOMAN from Ulverston is due to appear in court over an alleged offence of dangerously out of control dogs. Gitta El Khoury, of Hampsfell Road, has been accused of being in charge of two dangerously out of control dogs - a mixed breed and a Staffordshire

  • Entrepreneur has unique subscription service boxed off

    A health and wellbeing entrepreneur has launched a new business to combine her love of books with promoting self care for women. Kendal-based Danielle Hone founded The Real MEE Project – a UK-wide monthly subscription box service aimed at women