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Brotherly strut
Dark shades and tight black suits will be the order of the day when The Blues Brothers appear in Barrow. Regarded as one of the finest tributes to the original Blues Brothers on the block, the group will appear at Forum 28 next Wednesday, as part of Blues
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Fame show
If the stars are in your eyes and you've got a railcard in your pocket get yourself organised TV's Fame Academy is back. If you're aged between 18 and 35 take yourself to Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall or Manchester's New Century House, Corporation Street
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Haiku workshop
EVER heard of Haiku and wondered what it was all about? A workshop exploring the history, mechanics and writing of this most accessible form of poetry, which originated in Japan more than 300 years ago, is to take place at Lanternhouse, The Ellers, Ulverston
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Light on the Water
THE Light on the Water, a new collection of watercolours from Ian Scott Massie, opens this weekend at Pinfold Gallery, Lake Road, Bowness just opposite the Royalty Cinema. The artist and songwriter's popular watercolours, many of which are local scenes
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Treasure trove of memories
SHE was Loved, by Josefina de Vasconcellos (Titus Wilson, £11.95). FAMED sculptor Josefina de Vasconcellos has dipped into her precious store of memories of Beatrix Potter to create a deeply personal record of their friendship. Now aged 98, Josefina looks
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Mixed verdict on guide
The Good Guide to the Lakes, by Hunter Davies. Forster Davies Ltd, £7.99. KENDAL does not fare well in the latest edition of Hunter Davies's popular The Good Guide to the Lakes. The sixth edition which Davies says has been completely revised and updated
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Well worth the leg work
Duncan's Pub Walks: Lancaster to the Lakes by Duncan Turner. Carnegie Publishing Limited, £7.95. TO my mind, true happiness is appreciating the value of the simple things in life. After all, what could be better? A nice walk in the countryside with the
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Village bypass campaign gears up
CAMPAIGNERS for a bypass on the A66 through Kirkby Thore are stepping up their fight. The action committee is preparing a newsletter to be distributed to every household in the village to provide an update on the committee has been doing. A letter for
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Cleaner water encouraging otters
ENVIRONMENTAL work carried out in Cumbria in the last decade has helped the return of the otter to the county. England's otters (Lutra lutra) are returning to the land they were driven from nearly 50 years ago, the National Otter Survey for England report
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Spill sparks slick alert
A POLICE investigation and major clean-up operation were launched this week when thieves spilled thousands of gallons of diesel into local waterways. During an early morning raid at Heysham industrial estate, Middleton Road, a valve on a fuel tank was
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That's the way to do it...
EFFORTS to revitalise Morecambe and renew its reputation are being held up as an example to other flagging seaside resorts. A team of experts are to highlight the Tern Art Project as an example of how to go about winning the battle against decline. They
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Steer clear of strike - cabbies told
THREATS of a taxi strike over controversial bus-only restrictions have been slammed as reckless and dangerous. As reported by the Citizen last week, Lancaster City Hackney Proprietors Association secretary Mal Spence says a strike will be considered at
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Football: Craven Cup highlights
INGLETON FC had a successful season thanks to their keen set of both emerging and experienced players as well as a hard-working committee. The first team narrowly missed out on the Premier Division title in the British Energy North Lancashire League after
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Sailing: Ownership changes spark interest
CHANGES in ownership of several of the Royal Windermere Yacht Club 17ft Class yachts have added to the interest and enthusiasm in the racing this season, writes John McVey. This was reflected in the excellent turn-out of 16 boats for the Lapwing Trophy
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Reformed smoker runs for charity
A MUM whose baby son was admitted to a hospital with breathing difficulties has quit cigarettes and put on her running shoes to raise money for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, reports Ellis Butcher. Lynne Humphreys, 30, of Kirkbarrow, was convinced her
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Opening up a hidden treasure
A HOUSING charity is spreading the word about an 18th century treasure hidden away down a Lake District drive. Georgian mansion Calgarth Park, overlooking Windermere, houses 23 rented flats for retired professional people and is run by the Lake District
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A590 - Help police make it safer
Readers of The Westmorland Gazette are being given an opportunity to help steer a police drive to reduce the number of casualties on a notorious trunk road which links South Lakeland with Furness. Police have started an information gathering exercise
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Compensation call
HOMEOWNERS forced to live next door to a controversial drug and alcohol rehabilitation hostel in Ulverston should be compensated if it devalues their property, claims a town councillor. Coun Jim Prosser said the houses on Benson Street should be valued
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Traffic calming planned for Carforth
PUBLIC pressure has helped convince Lancashire County Council of the need for speed cameras and traffic-calming measures in Carnforth. Town resident Kara Jackson, of Grosvenor Road, wrote to Morecambe and Lunesdale MP Geraldine Smith about motorists speeding
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Conquering heroes
The world was waiting for news. Had elusive Everest finally been taken in a British offensive to conquer earth's highest peak? Back at Buckingham Palace, on the eve of the Queen's coronation, the royal couple were bracing themselves for a sleepless night
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'Help us solve homes shortage'
A SHORTAGE of affordable homes in a "living and working" Lake District community has prompted a group of young villagers to form a pressure group to tackle the problem. And they have an ally in Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Collins, who has promised
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Skateboarders raise funds
SOME 12 youngsters from Windermere skateboarding charity Sk8 spent Saturday morning stuffing carrier bags of shopping for customers at their local Booths store, raising £250 in tips. The money will go into the kitty to raise £19,000 for a plush new steel
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Points from the post....
SIR, Well done Jayne Kendall and the people of Ulverston for persuading British Telecom to install Broadband in the town (Ulverston will soon be able to tap into broadband, May 16). Meanwhile, we in Windermere are still waiting! Windermere residents,
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The Way I See It...Steer clear of cycle paths
DURING a long walk, a Windermere pensioner tells me that he had to succumb to a forced rest by the side of the A591, near Ings. "I noticed two cyclists coming down the main road from Windermere and I could see that they were decked out in their Tour-de-France
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Making his bed...
WHEN Iain Clegg could not find a suitable bed to buy, he opted to make his own and sowed the seeds for a future business. For friends admired his handiwork so much that he decided there was a living to be made from making and selling wrought iron beds
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Students pipped at last stage
STUDENTS from Windermere St Anne's School were narrowly pipped at the post in their bid to become county champions in the Young Enterprise competition. The young tycoons, who produced a CD-ROM promoting the Lake District, finished runners-up behind Workington
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Lake of premises holds back growth
ENTREPRENEURS in South Lakeland are being held back by a shortage of suitable premises and appropriate business support, according to new research. Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) launched a survey
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Starter boost
BUSINESSWOMEN from across Cumbria attended a seminar at the Rheged visitor centre, Penrith, to learn how to kick start their businesses. Guest speaker at the event, organised by Barclays Bank, was Kiki Maurey, who talked about small business and management
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Polluter pays under new law
NEW EU laws that make businesses financially liable for any environmental damage that they cause have been warmly welcomed by North West Euro MP Chris Davies. He said he hoped the new law would force businesses of all sizes to take more steps to curb
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New salon opened by Collier
A new beauty salon in Ambleside has earned the seal of approval from Cumbria Tourist Board's chief executive. Chris Collier, who officially opened Eustacia Hair, Beauty and Nail Salon, said: "This is just what the area needs, the dcor of the salon is
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New salon opened by Collier
A new beauty salon in Ambleside has earned the seal of approval from Cumbria Tourist Board's chief executive. Chris Collier, who officially opened Eustacia Hair, Beauty and Nail Salon, said: "This is just what the area needs, the dcor of the salon is
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Local cinema listings
What's on at the cinema this week AMBLESIDE: Zeffirellis, 015394-33845 The Matrix Reloaded (15) X Men 2 (12A) The Actors (15) Intacto (15) Johnny English (PG) The Little Polar Bear (U) From Sat BARROW: Apollo 4 Cinema, 01229-825354 The Matrix Reloaded
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Rich seam
ERIC Wright Civil Engineering has been nominated for a national award for its work on Greenside Mines, near Ullswater. The firm, part of the Preston-based Eric Wright Group, is in the running for the small project of the year prize in the Construction
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Firm in line for prize
AUCTIONEERS Penrith Farmers' & Kidd's plc have been nominated for a top national award for the quality of their fine art and furniture business. The PF&K auction room at Skirsgill, near Penrith, is one of only three nominees to be short listed
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Award-winning firm in the spotlight
WORK carried out by a South Lakeland firm has helped a prestigious project to secure a national industry award. NJO Technology played a leading role in restoring a top London theatre to its former glory, in readiness for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical
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Feature: Matrix Reloaded proves to be a bone-crushing sequel
IN PREPARATION for The Matrix, Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving spent four solid months during the winter of 1997-98 training with master martial artist and wire work specialist Yuen Wo Ping to learn the skills required
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Trust celebrates new HQ
CUMBRIA Wildlife Trust celebrates the opening of its new headquarters at Plumgarths, Kendal, with an open week. The event starts on Monday with a garden party which will see free guided-walks around the historic house and gardens. Wildlife-themed games
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Holker Garden fest winners
THE winners of the Holker Garden Festival competition, who each win a ticket to the May 30-June 1 event, are: I. Stacker, Barrow; L. Pritchard, Crook; D. Biddle, Levens; M. Harrison, Kendal; N. Hogg, Arnside; K. Hirst, Holme; A. Leslie, Kendal; C. Williams
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Emma adds flair
WELLIED walkers descended on Silverdale at the weekend for the village's first Greenwood Fair in more than a decade. Despite the torrential rain, nature-lovers turned out for the two-day, event which saw Emmerdale star Emma Atkins who grew up in the seaside
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Emma adds flair
WELLIED walkers descended on Silverdale at the weekend for the village's first Greenwood Fair in more than a decade. Despite the torrential rain, nature-lovers turned out for the two-day, event which saw Emmerdale star Emma Atkins who grew up in the seaside
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Otters are back
OTTERS are returning to region's rivers according to a new report, which claims the water mammals have increased their numbers by nearly 20 per cent in Cumbria, writes Countryside Reporter Lisa Frascarelli. The encouraging figures are the findings of
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Colourful characters
FEELING naughty? Sweary, leary and just a little bit loud, up-and-coming punksters 4ft Fingers are soon to be playing in Kendal. The group is set to appear at Ibis on June 13 courtesy of some enterprising Kendal music fans including Kendal College music
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Rock return
If the hit TV series The Osbourne's gave you a taste for rock lifestyle and black hair dye, indulge your cravings at the Carleton, Morecambe, tonight, Friday, May 23. A double helping of some serious rock will be served up by Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne
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Raucous Outlook
ONE half of BBC Radio 1's Mark and Lard is set to roll up at the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, next week. In a strange-but-true type scenario it turns out that DJ Mahone of The Family Mahone is no other than Mark Radcliffe of the hugely successful afternoon
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Gig Guide
TO HAVE your gigs included FREE of charge in the Gig Guide, telephone Beth Broomby on 01539-720555, or send a fax on 01539-720990, or drop a line to the Gig Guide, The Westmorland Gazette, 22 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4NE, at least TWO WEEKS before
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Forest of sound
BANDS are psyching up to do battle in a Lakeland forest this weekend. Top tunes from the cream of young local bands will be put to the test before an audience at Grizedale Forest tomorrow (Saturday). The groups which made it through to the final play-off
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Zeffirellis open second two-screen cinema
FILM fans can now enjoy an even wider picture following the opening of a new cinema in the heart of the Lake District, writes Jim Smith. For the man behind the venture, it marks the realisation of a long-held ambition to screen a more varied mixture of
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Outdoor roadshow comes to Grizedale
A FREE outdoor event showcasing newly-commissioned artwork, live performances, film and video kicks off at Grizedale today (Friday). Roadshow is an outdoor weekend event presented and performed in and around a new architectural structure designed by artists
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Concert party
FROM Vivaldi to French caf music, Argentinian tango to Finnish polka, the Oxford Concert Party has been described as "one of the most entertaining, mould-breaking groups around". The musicians have performed in festivals all over the UK, Ireland, Italy
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Concert party
FROM Vivaldi to French caf music, Argentinian tango to Finnish polka, the Oxford Concert Party has been described as "one of the most entertaining, mould-breaking groups around". The musicians have performed in festivals all over the UK, Ireland, Italy
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Fame! Making it last forever
International singing star and songwriter Christine Holmes aims to raise the standard of British talent from her academy, hidden within the heart of Westmorland, writes Karen Morley. A magnificent country house (Flass) in the small village of Maulds Meaburn
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Play ahead of its time
GRASMERE Players' summer production Hindle Wakes opens tonight (Friday) at Grasmere Hall. Stanley Houghton's play is set during Wakes Week in a Lancashire mill town, and proved controversial when first presented in 1912. It tells the tale of the spirited
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Cunning plan
CASTERTON School has a growing reputation for drama, with this year's productions of Grease and The House of Bernarda Alba attracting critical acclaim. The school does not permit GCSE and A-level candidates to take part in these events, but Casterton's
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Poetic treat
WHITBREAD Prize-winning writer Douglas Dunn is to read examples of his latest work as part of the Wordsworth Trust's summer poetry readings, at the Prince of Wales Suite, Thistle Hotel, Grasmere, on Tuesday, at 6.30pm. The poet has written 12 collections
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High note
FOUR young Casterton School clarinettists are already hitting the high notes with their selection for the final of the National Festival of Music for Youth, to be held in the Purcell Rooms, on the South Bank, this summer. In previous years other senior
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Tales from the pulpit
TALES of a Cumbrian Parson, by John Hodgkinson (Little Trinity Publishing, £3.50). HALF-a-century after first glimpsing the red sandstone walls of Penrith, the Rev Canon John Hodgkinson has written a highly entertaining book about his years as assistant
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Ideal companion
Walks in Argyll and Bute, by Mary Welsh and Christine Isherwood, Clan Books, £6.99. MARY Welsh is well-known among nature lovers and holiday walkers for her informative and entertaining guides to Britain's favourite scenic destinations and particularly
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Retracing AW's steps
A Northern Coast to Coast Walk, by Terry Marsh, Cicerone Press, £12. THIS book will prove itself to be an invaluable companion to anyone attempting the coast-to-coast walk from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Writer and photo-grapher Terry Marsh has come
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Go to pot!
CONTAINERS and pots of plants are ideal for brightening up areas where there is little or no soil for permanent plantings. The shop courtyards at Brockhole are just such a place, essentially gloomy areas with few permanent plants to relieve the dull surface
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Jobs for the gardener this week
- Thin out seedlings of annuals and vegetables sown last month. - Clear spring bedding as it begins to go over. Fork some organic material into the soil, leaving it to rest for a few days before replanting with summer bedding plants. - Continue to stake
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Manchester for a treat
Manchester foodies especially ladies who lunch - are relishing the prospect of a swish new eatery with Lakeland style stamped all over it. Indeed The First Floor at Lakeland' will no doubt become the hottest dining spot in town when Lakeland Limited opens
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Taste of Lakeland on the premises
PAMELA Cunningham has certainly taken the food miles message to heart. So determined is she to show customers at her new A Taste of Lakeland tea room, in Ambleside, that food hasn't had to travel far in order to reach the plate, that she's put a huge
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What's cooking?
FOODIES please note whether you have green fingers or not do make a date in your diary for the Holker Hall Garden Festival (May 30 to June 1) which will once again feature a magnificent food hall organised by Made in Cumbria. Eat your way through more
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Pick of the Week
What's on in your area this week? ACTIVITIES: - GO WILD at Brockhole's Really Wild Weekend (Sunday and Monday, 10am). As part of the Lake District Visitor Centre's special bank holiday event, join the RSPB team for a day of family fun activities. Take
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Half-Term Out & About
ANOTHER Bank Holiday Weekend beckons and now is the time to make sure yours is filled with breath-taking activity rather than boredom. With our handy guide, whether you fancy a day at the races or a run out aboard Thomas The Tank Engine, we feature some
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Bank holiday weekend fixtures & events
- NETHERFIELD Cricket Club host the derby match with Kendal in the Northern Premier League on Bank Holiday Monday (wickets pitched 1pm). Netherfield are also at home in the league on Saturday when St Annes visit, while Kendal travel down the M6 to Preston
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Checkout
What's in the shops this week with the emphasis, where possible, on locally produced seasonal and speciality food. Lucy's of Ambleside: Habas fritas, roasted broad beans, ideal to nibble with a G&T £1.99 (200g bag). Pasta Ricci - dried pasta crisps
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Cleaner water encouraging otters
ENVIRONMENTAL work carried out in Cumbria in the last decade has helped the return of the otter to the county. England's otters (Lutra lutra) are returning to the land they were driven from nearly 50 years ago, the National Otter Survey for England report
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Village bypass campaign gears up
CAMPAIGNERS for a bypass on the A66 through Kirkby Thore are stepping up their fight. The action committee is preparing a newsletter to be distributed to every household in the village to provide an update on the committee has been doing. A letter for
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Donna gets her bunnies back
A CITIZEN appeal for the return of two stolen pet rabbits has reunited the home-loving creatures with their owner. Dudley and Chicco were found dumped at Pine Lake Resort, Dock Acres, Carnforth, after being grabbed from their hutch. Gutted' owner Donna
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Home for the holiday...
JENNIFER Wilson is hoping to enjoy the Spring Bank Holiday at home - as she shows positive signs of recovery from a bone marrow transplant operation. The Lancaster mum underwent the op in Manchester's Christie Hospital last month in a bid to fight a rare
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Anger as home help fees soar
ELDERLY residents across the district have been forced to abandon their home help after fees rocketed. So far more than 20 pensioners have cancelled the lifeline service after receiving an out of the blue' letter from Lancashire County Council informing
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Spill sparks slick scare
A POLICE investigation and major clean-up operation were launched when thieves spilled thousands of gallons of diesel into local waterways. During an early morning raid at Heysham industrial estate, Middleton Road, a valve on a fuel tank was broken, releasing
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Wrestling: Robson swings into action
KENDAL Academy wrestler, Joseph Robson of Grayrigg, opened his season with a fine win at Sedbergh Gala when he swung Trevor Hodgson of Dent off his feet in the All Weights final, writes Roger Robson. Robson, who has been selected for the international
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Sailing: Ownership changes spark interest
CHANGES in ownership of several of the Royal Windermere Yacht Club 17ft Class yachts have added to the interest and enthusiasm in the racing this season, writes John McVey. This was reflected in the excellent turn-out of 16 boats for the Lapwing Trophy
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Swimming: Relay strength shows
AGE-GROUP awards went to Kendal swimmers Bethany Fleetwood, Josh Stafford, Kirsty-Jo Blenkharn for first places in final events of the Cumbria Age Group Swimming Championships at Workington. Stafford and Blenkharn received second-place awards, while Katherine
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Cricket: Furness a washout
FOR the fourth time in six outings rain swept across the county to disrupt the John Smith's North Lancashire and Cumbria Cricket League. Four games got a start out of the 11 scheduled fixtures, two in the Premier Division and two in the First Division
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Fell Running: Jebb strides towards title
STAVELEY'S Rob Jebb took another huge stride towards winning the British championship title with a valuable second place in Saturday's third counter at Moel Eilio from Llanberis in Wales, writes Mike Addison. Jebb, 28, who won Slieve Bearnagh (short)
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Tennis ace takes northern title
BENJAMIN Mitchell stamped himself out as a rising star in the tennis world by winning the Bowker North of England Junior Tennis Championships for Under-18s. It is a marvellous achievement by Benjamin of Pennard House, Uplands Drive, Arnside for he is
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Intelligent traffic lights
INTELLIGENT traffic lights are easing congestion problems in Kendal, according to Cumbria County Council. The £15,000 lights installed at the junction of Milnthorpe Road and Romney Road earlier this month use sensors below the road surface to detect how
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Intelligent traffic lights
INTELLIGENT traffic lights are easing congestion problems in Kendal, according to Cumbria County Council. The £15,000 lights installed at the junction of Milnthorpe Road and Romney Road earlier this month use sensors below the road surface to detect how
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Accident rate warning signs
Signs to warn drivers of the number of accidents on the A590 are being considered as attention continues to be focused on efforts to cut the numbers killed and seriously injured on the area's major trunk road. It follows the setting up of a young driver-training
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Doctor bids farewell
A DOCTOR has retired from hospital after 27 thoroughly enjoyable years of caring for sick children. Dr Jane Burnett became a clinical assistant in paediatrics at the old Westmorland County Hospital in Kendal when she was a mother of two small children
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Gala attracts hundreds despite rain
MORE than 650 people attended Sedbergh's annual gala at the weekend despite the showery weather. The 39th edition of the event was held on Lupton Field, off Back Lane, which came alive with rides, stalls, activities and events. This year's theme was stars
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School meals shake-up by next year
RADICAL changes to the primary school meals service are set to be completed by April next year - two years earlier than first planned. Cumbria County Council wants to slash primary school catering costs by £2.2 million and devolve the meals budget, enabling
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From our files...a little history note
25 Years Ago May 26, 1978 PRESSURE on Cumbrian local authorities to provide youngsters with skateboard parks may well have paid off. Cumbrian Education Committee is being asked to draw a list of selected schools which have playgrounds suitable for the
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High point in a lifetime of climbing
Michael Westmacott started climbing at Oxford, scaling the Ashmolean Museum in an early exploit and placing an umbrella in the roof statue's hand. Dons didn't seem to mind Corpus Christi walls being clambered, even when ancient crumbling stone thundered
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New-look festival
VISITORS to the 11th annual Holker Hall Garden Festival next weekend will see the results of a large amount of investment in the three-day event over the past year. Lord and Lady Cavendish will be meeting visitors in the Holker Pavilion to talk more about
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New housing estate plans
PLANS to build a major new housing estate in Ulverston look set to be given the green light next week despite concerns raised by town councillors. Preston-based Persimmon Homes wants to build 116 three and four-bedroom houses, including 25 affordable
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Opportunities bring experience
Sir, I am writing to you to tell you of my experience of adult learning. I am 34-years-old, working in the retail trade but wish to make a career change. Approximately two years ago, I found myself out of work and so decided to take up further education
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The Matrix: Reloaded
WHEN the first Matrix movie was released on an unsuspecting public in 1999, its fusion of powerful action and densely-layered storytelling electrified audiences and spawned countless commercials, music videos and movies. Not only that, the filmmakers
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Traditional breed pigs make a comeback
TRADITIONAL breed pigs appear to making a comeback in South Lakeland thanks to increased interest in speciality food, writes Farming Reporter Justin Hawkins. "We cannot produce enough to keep the butchers happy," said Furness farmer John Sutcliffe, who
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Over the Gate by Jeff Swift
DURING wartime and particularly in the 1940s, tractors took over from horses in a big way. This was when the extremely popular "little grey Fergie" came onto the scene and proved itself to be a great little workhorse. It occurs to me that if you were
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Trust celebrates new HQ
CUMBRIA Wildlife Trust celebrates the opening of its new headquarters at Plumgarths, Kendal, with an open week. The event starts on Monday with a garden party which will see free guided-walks around the historic house and gardens. Wildlife-themed games
