The ten stories you read the most this week with the Gazette

These are the ten articles since Monday that have proven to be the most popular, capturing your eye and interest.

Plans lodged for gypsy caravan site

A temporary caravan site for members of the gypsy and traveller community heading to Appleby Horse Fair could be set up.

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Plans for traffic-free route could cost £30m

Councillors have been told that a traffic-free link between Grange and Arnside could cost £30 million.

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'No one cares about us'

The chair of a village residents' committee said that 'no one cares about us here in Oxenholme.'

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Politicians clash over college Ofsted verdict

The Conservative candidate Matty Jackman has slammed Kendal College over its latest 'requires improvement' OFSTED rating, with his comments prompting criticism from MP Tim Farron.

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Kendal commuters face delays on Friday

The AA reported the disruption at around 1:03pm on Friday afternoon, which was impacting the A5284 Windermere Road.

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Rugby club raises money in memory of former player

Kendal Rugby Club has raised £2,000 for Parkinson's UK to honour the legacy of Paul Smith.

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Rare chance to buy 162-acre plot in Lake District

On the market for the first time in 2024, the parcel of land lies four miles from Windemere and Kendal.

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More Cumbrian towns to be served by bus route

The 563 Stagecoach bus service originally ran from Penrith to Appleby but will now also link to Kirkby Stephen, Sedbergh and Kendal.

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Kendal woman to appear in court over drink driving

Karen Cooper, 54, of Tenterfell Court is said to have been driving her Audi Q2 after consuming 59 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

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Road closures announced to construct new 20mph zone

The work in Halton Village is planned to start on Tuesday February 6, with closures possibly in place for two weeks.

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