SOUTH Lakes Cumbria have stopped and fined a driver in Kendal after it was found their vehicle was uninsured. As part of the Police's pro-active action, the vehicle was stopped and removed from the road. The driver was given six points on their
A TOWN council has written to Michael Gove in a bid to reclaim ownership of the lakebed of Windermere, which could see £750,000 pumped back into the town. Windermere and Bowness Town Council has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling-up
(ABOVE) The building on Aynam Road is where the Wikinson Organ Works was sited. Established 1829 by William Wilkinson and once described as England’s largest organ manufacturer, they merged with Rushworth and Dreaper of Liverpool in 1957. They
In the wake of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's public call for France to take back refugees who cross the English Channel successfully, a French government spokesperson has accused of the PM of "double-speak". The criticism follows in the aftermath
Kevin Bridges has announced dates for his 2022 UK tour, The Overdue Catch-Up. The Scottish comedian will play six dates at the Glasgow Hydro as well as P&J Live in Aberdeen and other venues around the UK. Making the announcement on his
Extinction Rebellion have blockaded Amazon’s largest UK warehouse in Dunfermline, Fife on Black Friday morning. About 20 activists, started the protest at 4am at the distribution centre on the company's biggest day of the year. The group said
PUB and bar owners have welcomed a scheme to improve safety in Barrow's nightlife and across Cumbria. The 'Ask for Angela' scheme – relaunched today by Cumbria police – is a safety initiative for bars and pubs across Cumbria which will allow people
CARNFORTH Town Council have congratulated the newly elected Councillor of Carnforth & Millhead following their recent election. Luke Taylor was named as the newly elected Councillor, winning by 538 votes on Thursday. The Council wrote on social
A campaign has been launched with the aim of improving the network of footpaths in Kendal after a damning assessment by councillors. The project has gathered momentum after a meeting of Kendal Town Council’s Environment and Highways Committee,
POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was reportedly seen smashing wing mirrors off cars. Cumbria Police is investigating a report of criminal damage which occurred at around 10:30pm on Thursday, November 25 on Rydal Road, Kendal.
A BARROW man auctioned a painting as part of a £5,000 fundraising effort for a local cancer charity. On October 20, award winning watchmaker Bremont hosted an event to celebrate the launch of their brand-new Limited-Edition Longitude Collection
CUMBRIA County Council has launched its ‘winter ready’ campaign to support businesses and residents for the coming season. This year’s campaign will reflect the ongoing Coronavirus public health information and guidance, as well as winter travel
KENDAL College has opened its doors to the next generation of farmers. Keen to fill the gap left in the counties agricultural college, Kendal has developed a suite of courses and a network of farmers who facilitate practical sessions across the
An ecstatic South Lakeland Young Farmers Club has received one of the most prestigious community awards available in Cumbria for its heroic deeds during the Covid-19 pandemic. Grayrigg Young Farmers Club were honoured with the annual High Sheriff
KIRKBY Lonsdale’s latest match saw them bring a changed team to Priory Park in the game against Macclesfield. This week saw Charlie Oates step up from the Development squad for his debut in the 1st XV. Macclesfield were celebrating their “
POLICE have asked for the public’s help after a golf buggy was stolen and later found damaged on an estate. South Lakes Police said that on November 20 the buggy was stolen from a locked garage in Burneside and later found damaged on the Hallgarth
Nature-loving families will be given a unique chance to explore the living world of the Lake District in winter through a series of activity trails with a famous children's character. The National Trust have teamed up with renowned author and illustrator
AN MP has called for a ‘sewage tax’ after it was revealed a wastewater treatment plant in Sedbergh was responsible for the longest sewage discharge in the country, according to data analysis carried out by the Liberal Democrats. Using data from
HERE are the latest South Lakes planning applications. Received T1 - Wych Elm - Fell, T2 - Leylandii - fell, T3 - Rowan - fell & T4 - Elder – fell, Northern edge of garden, on the boundary between the racecourse and the garden, Cartmel. For
A KENDAL based brewery will open its doors for the first time this weekend. The Lakes Brew Co, Kendal will be hosting a 'chilled weekend of beer, mulled win and good times'. The open weekend starts on Friday 26 and will be open from 12pm -7pm
HERE are the latest Lake District National Park planning applications. Registered Removal of existing conservatory. Addition of bespoke garden room, Nether Bower, Longsleddale, Kendal. For Dr Little. Conversion of existing detached building
