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ATHLETICS: High point for Gemma
KENDAL AC member Gemma Phillips recorded her highest-ever national placing when ninth in the 6k event at the National Reebok Cross Country Challenge Series in Cardiff. Over a flat and fast course which did not suit her, the junior Great Britain international
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Farming women get computer course
FARMING women in South Lakeland will get the chance to learn about which computers and software packages are the best on the market. Experts from local IT firms will be on hand at the Westmorland Agricultural Society's Lane Farm HQ at Crooklands on January
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PrizeTime Competition - Cindy Crawford Video
IF YOU'RE planning on getting in shape for the new year, following the excesses of Christmas, then the news that Carlton Video has re-released Cindy Crawford's three chart-topping video titles (Shape Your Body; The Next Challenge; and A New Dimension)
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Funding Fair for community groups
A FUNDING fair designed to provide community groups with advice on how to raise money is taking place in Kendal. As well as workshops, stalls and the opportunity to book individual advice sessions, the fair will also be attended by representatives from
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Neighbourhood watch drive
PLANS to expand Neighbourhood Watch across all areas of Askam and Ireleth have received the full support of the parish council. Following a presentation at their latest meeting, councillors agreed to help generate interest through increased publicity,
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Sneaky thief alert
POLICE in Kendal are warning home owners to be extra vigilant about locking windows and doors following a spate of "sneak in" burglaries in the town. The thefts have occurred during the day time, particularly in the Heron Hill area and the thief appears
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Golf course restoration work begins
VOLUNTEERS have started on a series of projects to help restore and enhance Kendal Fell and golf course. Over the next few weeks, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers are due to clear the hawthorn scrub and other bushes invading parts of the fell
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Serious accident closes section of M6
A serious road accident this afternoon near Tebay has resulted in the northbound M6 being closed from juntion 36 - 38. Traffic is being diverted at junction 36 through Kendal.
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Consider the children - Helme Chase
Sir, As the mother of two small children who were born at Helme Chase Maternity Unit, Kendal, I am horrified that there are proposals to change the way it operates and possibly to reduce the number of births that take place there. I feel that Helme Chase
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Squirrel virus study launched
A STUDY into a virus which has affected red squirrel populations in the Duddon Valley is starting in February. Corrie Bruemer, of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, is carrying out research into parapoxvirus, of which there has been a recent outbreak in the Furness
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RALLYING: Changes to rally route
THE ROUTE of the 26th Malcom Wilson Rally on Saturday, March 3 has been changed this year. Logging in the Lake District forests has created several potential 'short-cuts', so the route has been altered for safety reasons. Organisers say the changes will
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RUGBY: Kendal to play on Sunday
AFTER the thaw came too late to save the widespread postponement of football and rugby fixtures, Kendal RUFC confirmed they are to switch to play one of their fixtures on a Sunday. Kendal had to postpone their National Division 2 match at home to Camberley
