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Fresh vision for museum
WIDESPREAD appeal is part of South Lakeland District Council's new vision for Kendal museum. The authority has taken over the running of the 200-year-old centre following a period of management by the Lakeland Arts Trust. SLDC's culture and tourism service
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Resignation over absenteeism
COUN Russell Caton has resigned from Kendal Town Council. This week's council meeting heard he had not attended a council meeting since September 16 last year, which meant automatic disqualification under the Local Government Act. In his letter of resignation
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Skaters plea for town park
HUNDREDS of skateboarders have taken time out from their tricks to make a plea for more space for their sport, reports Beth Broomby. Kendal skaters say they need a purpose-built skate park complete with fly-offs, rails and a "fun box", and have signed
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Groups lobby rail chiefs
RAIL watchdogs are heading for the House of Commons to protest at cuts in train services to the Lake District, Liverpool and Blackpool. The Rail Passengers Committee North Western England is joining a top-level delegation to the Government's Strategic
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Man shot youth 'raider' in home
A RETIRED Broughton man shot a youth in the eye with an air rifle after being awoken during the early hours by what he thought was an intruder at his door, a court was told this week. Paul Phillip Evans, 19, from St Ives, Cambs, was blinded in the shooting
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Support for Bay bridge scheme
A SOUTH Lakeland businessman representing a consortium of private investors behind visionary plans to build a 12-mile causeway linking Barrow and Heysham has been inundated with messages of support. David Brockbank has received dozens of "positive" calls
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Support for Bay bridge scheme
A SOUTH Lakeland businessman representing a consortium of private investors behind visionary plans to build a 12-mile causeway linking Barrow and Heysham has been inundated with messages of support. David Brockbank has received dozens of "positive" calls
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Relief road route chosen
RADICAL plans to build a multi-million pound link road north of Kendal took a step closer to reality this week when councillors picked a detailed route for the venture, reports Beth Broomby. A Northern Link road, connecting the bypass with the A6 and
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By-pass plans could ruin lives
PLANS to build a new junction off the Kendal bypass could ruin the lives of dozens of residents and expose narrow streets to heavy traffic, according to a Cumbria county councillor, reports Beth Broomby. Dave Clarke said a new junction off the Kendal
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Kendal by-pass plans questioned
PLANS to build a new junction off the Kendal bypass could ruin the lives of dozens of residents and expose narrow streets to heavy traffic, according to a Cumbria county councillor, reports Beth Broomby. Dave Clarke said a new junction off the Kendal
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Bus passengers face service cuts and fare increases
BUS passengers in Kendal are facing service cuts and increased fares this month despite moves to encourage green transport in the town. Kendal's main bus service provider Stagecoach said changes to the town's traffic system last year saw a drop in custom
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Bus passengers face service cuts and fare increases
BUS passengers in Kendal are facing service cuts and increased fares this month despite moves to encourage green transport in the town. Kendal's main bus service provider Stagecoach said changes to the town's traffic system last year saw a drop in custom
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Former mayor dies
COUNCILLORS observed a period of silence before Tuesday's full meeting of South Lakeland District Council in memory of a former mayor of Ulverston whose funeral was held in the town last Friday. The funeral of Ken Crook, 74, was held at Ulverston Parish
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Star couple visit?
THE owner of a holiday cottage complex favoured by the stars is remaining tight-lipped following speculation Hollywood's glamorous couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are due to visit. Philip Johnstone, who has had an impressive line up of celebrities
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School celebrates brighter future
A South Lakeland secondary school is looking forward to a brighter future this week after schools inspectors ruled it was no longer in need of special measures', reports Jennie Dennett. A gruelling regime of termly inspections by schools watchdog Ofsted
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SARS factfile
Symptoms are high fever, dry cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties. Chest X-rays will show evidence of pneumonia. SARS may also be associated with other symptoms including headache, muscular stiffness, loss of appetite, malaise, confusion
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Pupils face killer bug quarantine
Pupils from the Far East returning to South Lakeland's private schools after the Easter break face days in quarantine as preventative steps are taken to stop a killer bug spreading to the local population. Concerns that the deadly SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory
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Craven: Contests in 8 wards
ON MAY 1, one-third of the 30 seats on Craven District Council will be up for election. The authority has been controlled by a group of Independent and Liberal Democrat members, but the election could change that as six Conservatives, three Independents
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Barrow: Town hall control up for grabs
A THIRD of the 38-seats on Barrow Borough Council are up for grabs when voters go to the polls next month. The council is controlled by the Labour party, which has half of the seats. In total, 13 council seats will be decided at the elections on May 1
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Election: Battle lines are drawn in the fight for votes
COUNCILLORS in South Lakeland are gearing up for the political battle ahead as each party prepares to fight for one-third of the district seats which are up for re-election next month, reports Lisa Frascarelli. All of the 17 wards up for grabs on May
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War: Soldier narrowly escapes mortar attack
A KENDAL soldier found himself bearing witness to the collateral damage' of war as he treated the Iraq conflict's casualties in Basra, reports Lisa Frascarelli. Medic Wayne Dixon is in Iraq dealing with front line casualties in a make-shift hospital where
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War: Bound for Basra
A 23-YEAR-OLD soldier, who signed up to the army only three years ago, was so keen to represent his country in the Gulf that he made a special request to go. Only six months ago Private Shaun Cloudsdale, of the 12th Royal Artillery based in Germany, had
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'Staying alive'
A 26-YEAR-OLD Swarthmoor soldier serving in the Gulf has told his parents that his first priority is "staying alive." In his latest airmail letter to Olive and Colin Opie, of Park Avenue, Corporal Colin Opie, who is with the 212 Signal Squadron, which
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'We must support troups'
AN INGS mother hopes to see the nation covered in a sea of yellow ribbons as a show of solidarity for troops in the Gulf. Paula Badger has the firm backing of Falkland war veteran Simon Weston and Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Collins in her bid to
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War: Anti-war budget protest
AS CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown spelled out the nation's spending plans on Wednesday in his 2003 budget, anti-war protestors gathered in Kendal to condemn the cost of war. A campaigner hidden by a mask of Mr Brown, draped in the black cloak of the grim reaper
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Save the Loos: Partnership deal fo rloos turned down
Most people in Kendal would prefer to use toilets in commercial premises such as MacDonalds, rather than go to a public convenience, Kendal Town Council has heard. Councillors were being asked their views on a partnership agreement with South Lakeland
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Fell Racing: Mourne Mountains suit Jebb
STAVELEY'S Rob Jebb gave notice that this could well be his most successful season to date by winning the opening British Fell and Hill Running championship race of the season at Slieve Bearnagh in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains on Saturday. Jebb
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Wilson's wonders
MAL WILSON'S Wetheriggs United lifted the Benevolent Trophy for the first time in 12 years after defeating Kendal County 3-1 in Wednesday's final. Striker Kevin Walker warmed Wetheriggs' hearts on a chilly night at Parkside with an opening goal after
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Three keepers used as Cors save point
Springfields 1-Milnthorpe Corinthians 1 CORINTHIANS secured a priceless point on Tuesday night despite being reduced to ten men in the first half when goalkeeper Russell Sharpe was sent off for handling the ball outside the area. Corinthians scored against
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Comeback kings
Kendal Town Reserves 3-Appleby 3 Kendal won 4-2 on penalties after extra time) LOOKING dead-and-buried at 3-0 down Kendal Town Reserves stormed back to win the Westmorland Car Sales Senior Cup in a penalty shoot-out. It was a glorious win for the runaway
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Cycling: Booths even is high-profile start
SUNDAY'S Booths Grand Prix time trial around Windermere kicks off the local cycling season and also marks the beginning of the Rudy Project-backed national circuit time trial season and the national standard line-up should certainly make for sizzling
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Rugby Round-up: Derby pride at stake
KENDAL go to Wharfedale on Saturday for the penultimate match of their National League Division 2 programme in the knowledge that it is an absolutely crucial encounter for the opposition. While relegation is the prescribed lot of the Black and Ambers,
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Smith's Verdict: Glory is in grasp
COACHES and cars full of hopeful supporters will set out on Wednesday for Kendal Town's biggest match in 30 years..and manager Peter Smith reckons he can send them home happy. Town meet Conference side Leigh RMI in the final of the Marsden BS Lancashire
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Football: Cliff oozes quality
WITH injuries to key players Craig Walmsley (ankle), Gary Prosser (ankle, James Sheppard (back) Russell McKenna (virus) and defender Steve Hodgson representing the reserve side in the Westmorland Senior Cup final, Kendal Town's squad was at full stretch
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Police apeal for help with missing girl
A TEENAGE girl who failed to return home from school has still not been found more than two weeks after her disappearance was reported. Amanda West, 16, who lives in authority care in Kendal but goes to school in Barrow, did not arrive home on March 28
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Skateboard park plan gets backing
A PLAN to build a skateboard park in Kirkby Stephen has been given the backing of councillors. Members of Eden District Council's community and economy committee agreed that their officers should work with the Kirkby Stephen Skateboard Project to develop
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Farm is wedded to diversification
LINGERIE and wedding dresses are hardly the kinds of things you expect to find for sale on a farm, but an innovative diversification idea has taken one Eden Valley farming family into that unlikely territory, writes Farming Reporter Justin Hawkins. "I
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Residents will fight wind farm plans
Residents are gearing up to fight a wind farm development that they claim will change the face of the countryside, writes Michaela Robinson-Tate. A group of local people has organised a public meeting next week to highlight their fears about the proposals
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Tempers flare over taxes
Tempers soared at Kendal Town Hall this week as house-holders quizzed council leaders over double-figure Council Tax rises. Old-age pensioners struggling to pay bills, couples concerned about the cost of living and parish councillors turned out to get
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Mountain guide talk
MOUNTAIN guide Mick Tighe, of the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, is due to visit the area next week for two lectures about the Hebridean Islands and the history of ice climbing in Scotland. Mr Tighe, whose team operates from Fort William and covers the
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Stop the Stink: sewage stink returns
RESIDENTS say the sickly stench of sewage is still wafting around their homes despite United Utilities spending £700,000 on its latest bid to tackle the stink from Kendal's Wattsfield wastewater treatment works. Bellingham Road resident Stan Harrison
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New hotel owners
STORRS Hall Hotel, at Storrs Park, Windermere, has joined the English Lakes Hotels group. The move was announced by Storrs Hall owner Les Hindle and English Lakes Hotels managing director Simon Berry. The three AA Red Star hotel will be managed and marketed
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Inflation rise
SOUTH Lakeland district councillors have voted themselves an increase in allowances in line with inflation but committee chairmen will get a 100 per cent rise to bring them on a par with their counterparts on other local authorities in rural areas. Committee
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School celebrates brighter future
A South Lakeland secondary school is looking forward to a brighter future this week after schools inspectors ruled it was no longer in need of special measures', reports Jennie Dennett. A gruelling regime of termly inspections by schools watchdog Ofsted
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Parking clampdown
RESIDENTS' struggles to get parked on Kendal's Greenside and Fellside look set to be eased over the coming weeks, reports Rachel Kitchen. Residents' parking is being introduced from early May to help ease the frustration of locals who find parking spaces
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Eden candidates
CANDIDATES for the Eden District Council elections on May 1 have put their names forward. Lance Thwaytes is to stand down as Mayor of Appleby, and he is standing against fellow Appleby town councillor Keith Morgan for the Appleby (Appleby) seat on the
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Lancaster: Nearly 200 hit campaign trail
LANCASTER City Council looks set to see a hotly contested election campaign this year with more than 180 nominations from contenders across the political spectrum. Both the Labour and Green parties have put forward more than 40 candidates in a bid to
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Nominations for South Lakeland
NOMINATIONS for the 13 South Lakeland District Council seats to be contested on May 1 are: Arnside and Beetham: Jocelyn Innes (Lab), Richard Rollins (Con), Brenda Tidmarsh-Stephen (Lib Dem). Broughton: Joss Curwen (Con), John Humberstone (Lib Dem). Burneside
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Election: Lib Dem women bow out
TWO women councillors have announced they will retire at the South Lakeland District Council elections. Patricia Himsworth of Storth is to give up her Arnside and Beetham seat while Claire Chorley of Burneside will retire from her Strickland Ketel, Strickland
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Countdown to May elections
THE campaign trail is hotting up in the countdown to the district and parish council elections on May 1. Nomination papers are in and campaign leaflets are winging their way through letterboxes across the region as each party tries to get voters on side
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War: Soldier narrowly escapes mortar attack
A KENDAL soldier found himself bearing witness to the collateral damage' of war as he treated the Iraq conflict's casualties in Basra, reports Lisa Frascarelli. Medic Wayne Dixon is in Iraq dealing with front line casualties in a make-shift hospital where
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War: Soldier narrowly escapes mortar attack
A KENDAL soldier found himself bearing witness to the collateral damage' of war as he treated the Iraq conflict's casualties in Basra, reports Lisa Frascarelli. Medic Wayne Dixon is in Iraq dealing with front line casualties in a make-shift hospital where
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Council cuts jeopardise future of arts centre
Cuts to core funding at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre could jeopardise other grants leading to job cuts or programme trimming next year. Brewery Arts Centre director Sam Mason said he was "disappointed" South Lakeland District Council had cut its annual
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Ex-housekeeper leaves £1m will
A former housekeeper and cook at the Blackwell School for Girls, at Windermere, has left thousands of pounds in legacies to various churches and charities after leaving just over £1 million in her will. Dorothy Kathleen Dobie better known by her friends
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Canoe polo: Wobblers' final flourish
LAKELAND Wobblers finished with a flourish, winning three wins out of the four matches in the final tournament of the season in the National D4 (North) Canoe Polo League at Irlam. Opening against old rivals Ribble, Wobblers controlled from the start for
