FIREFIGHTERS proved they do not just fight fires after a large animal rescue today. Crew members from Appleby fire station were called to the aid of a cow stuck in a cattle grid this morning. The team, alongside the farmer and a vet, was able
(ABOVE) A close up section of the Birdcage at the top of Finkle Street. This was the site of The Pump Inn (demolished 1878) and the fish market in the late eighteen hundreds, after which an ornate gas street light with signage for Appleby, Shap
Kendal swimmers continued to add to their experience by recently staging another long distance event, the 800m Championship at The G.L.L. Centre. Strong support from the swimmers, both boys and girls ensured some fascinating swimming and tactics
Heysham are the new leaders of Division 1 after they comprehensively beat Westgate by 9 wickets. Gary Tattersall (23) survived the early darts from the Heysham attack, but Jamie Cassidy (6/22) was in irresistible form on a pitch that was blameless
A £1m property just south of Windermere with three floors and large gardens has come onto the market. The Old Vicarage, located in Staveley in Cartmel, is a detached house with immense charm and character. It is privately tucked away within substantial
A STUDENT from Queen Katherine School has represented them as the British School Indoor skiing championships. Year eight student Jake Armitstead from QKS took part in the indoor champions which was held on June 20. He was leading by 0.08 of
A CARNFORTH school was delighted to welcome the Town's Mayor to see their work completed by their students since lockdown. The ArtyBird, which was established in 2007, is a well respected education centre which focuses on the delivery of Creative
THE Grasmere Sports and Lakeland Show will be returning during the August Bank Holiday weekend after a two-year absence due to Covid. The show has announced it has been awarded the right to stage the prestigious Under-10s Cumberland and Westmorland
CUMBRIA Police have announced the locations of their mobile speed cameras today. The Police stated: "Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating on the M6 south, Burton–in–Kendal, the A65 between Kendal & Kirkby Lonsdale and the A6 between
A BUS service has been cancelled this morning due to 'staff sickness'. A spokesperson for Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire said: "Due to staff sickness at short notice, the following 599 services will not operate: 0835 Kendal to Bowness,
KENDAL telecoms work will continue on Vicarage Drive. Traffic may be affected by temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Vicarage Drive near Hillswood Avenue. Travel times may be longer.
A POPULAR Sedbergh cafe is set to reopen today. The Meadowside Cafe at Dent will reopen on July 1 to 5 from 10 - 4pm. The cafe will be closed on July 12 before reopening on July 15 and 16 from 3.30 - 8.30pm for their first Bistro night.
A ZOO has created weekly ‘Ranger Clubs’ to offer some welcome fun and freedom for children this summer. Throughout the school summer holidays, Milnthorpe’s Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, “the little zoo with lots to do” is packing in even more, hosting
A WORLD-LEADING cancer hospital is to dedicate a plaque to the memory of a popular young Kendal man and the tireless fundraising efforts of his family and friends. Daniel Bescoby, a keen sportsman and former junior captain of Kendal Golf Club,
The Mint Cakes will go into the new season with a new young talent. Nathan Hankison, 19, will start as a full back and winger for the 22/23 season. He said: "I'm really looking forward to getting started and to making the step up to play
CARNFORTH'S Town Mayor Chris Smith has been recently promoted to a 3rd degree Black Belt in Hapkido. The newly appointed Mayor has continues to pursue his interest in the martial art as well as his duties for the community. He was recently
What better way of spending a day out this summer than down by the sea at Whitehaven as the historic port stages its first ever Harbour Fest. The Georgian gem of a town is a must see at any time. But on Saturday, July 2 the picturesque harbourside
