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  • 19-year-old arrested after police seize motorbike

    POLICE arrested a man and seized his motorbike in Kendal today (August 4). South Lakes Police arrested the 19-year-old man on suspicion of ‘driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug, driving without insurance and

  • Ulverston Outsiders staged Noises Off in 92

    Ulverston Outsiders staged Noises Off in November 1992. The Mail’s reviewer said Noises Off took the play-within-a-play theme to the ultimate, with a face-within-a-farce which left the audience gasping from a surfeit of both action and laughter

  • Council meet with bank representatives over closure

    COUNCILLORS have met with representatives from Barclays to discuss the closure of the town's branch. The bank, located on Market Street, is earmarked for closure on October 12 however strong opposition from the council and members of the public

  • Concert to mark 30 years of Carer Support South Lakes

    SUMMER concerts are set to take place for Carer Support South Lakes. Beginning on August 7, a summer concert is set to take place to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the respected organisation that has provided support for carers across the county

  • Team 'delighted' after latest CQC inspection

    A CENTRE that helps people with lymphedema has been praised in its latest report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Kendal Lymphology Centre was awarded ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC following an inspection in May. Inspectors commended the

  • Iconic railway launched new luxury experience

    A NEW experience has been launched on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. The iconic seven-mile of track through the dramatic landscapes of the Western Lake District, has welcomed the launch of a special ‘Cream Tea on the Move’ experience. A

  • Young swimmers take on latest challenge in Copeland

    THE young team of swimmers from Kendal travelled to Copeland for their latest competition. The team sought to widen their experience and test their skills against other top swimmers from around the County. They all had a fair degree of success

  • The top ten things to do in South Lakeland this weekend

    IF you are looking for plans for the family this weekend, do not fear as we have you covered. 1. Silo Sesh 2022 On Saturday, August 6 Burton in Lonsdale YFC is hosting the return or silo sesh which they promise to be 'bigger and better' than

  • Dozens turn out for XR co-founder's speech

    MORE than one hundred people turned out for the visit of Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam to Kendal. Dozens attended a talk from Roger, who is also a key player behind Insulate Britain and JustStopOiL, at The Shakespeare Centre.

  • Lane closure expected to increase delays

    A road in Kendal has seen a lane closure due to roadworks. A65 Aynam Road will see a lane closed due to roadworks on A65 Aynam Road Southbound after Parr Street. Delays can be expected. 

  • Kendal Calling 2023 tickets go on sale today

    TICKETS for Kendal Calling 2023 are being released today. After its successful return this year, the festival has launched the sale of next year's tickets and have offered the public the chance to suggest who they would like to see in next year's

  • Young girl donates her hair and raises hundreds for charity

    A VERY caring young girl from Kendal has raised over £300 for charity after she donated her hair. Harriet Storey had her hair cut on July 19 and managed to donate a foot of hair to The Little Princess Trust. The Trust works to provide wigs

  • Cartmel Show celebrates its 150th anniversary in style

    CARTMEL Show celebrated its 150th anniversary in style with a prize selection of animals. Cartmel Agricultural Society was formed in 1872 following a meeting at the Cavendish Arms in Cartmel and has run the annual show ever since then.  The

  • Double defeat opens the Premier Division for Mintcakes

    KENDAL Town suffered a difficult start in the Premier Division after two defeats. The Mintcakes made a losing start to the season after they suffered two consecutive away defeats to both Vauxhall Motors and Barnoldswick Town in the North West Counties

  • Penningtons Tea and Coffee 'back to normal' after scam scare

    GINA Pennington said that the business is back to normal after a scammer took a £35,000 loan in their name.  The scammer did this through 'SIM swapping' which is where the scammer gets hold of the victim's phone number, rings the phone provider