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WWII bombs exploded on Windermere
ARMY bomb experts descended on Windermere to detonate unexploded Second World War flares found on the lakebed. Police have called for vigilance after recreational divers came across the 30cm devices and raised the alarm. Military explosives experts
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Cricket: Hot spots humbled
KENDAL are to officially complain about the state of the wicket at Darwen, where they lost by five wickets to the Northern Premier League leaders on Saturday. The ball bounced unpredictably off a ridge on the uncovered strip, which the visitors considered
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Cycling: Kent keep shield
KENT Valley Road Club retained their team title and with it the Palmer Shield in Sundays North Lancs Time Trials Association 100-mile time trial from Winmarleigh, south of Lancaster. Triathlete Colin Hill rounded off a super week he won Kent Valley
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Cricket: Cartmel stalwart dies at 89
THE DEATH of 89-year-old Frank Walker robs Cartmel CC of one of its leading characters. His main playing days were between the 1930s-60s when he was regarded by all as a gentleman cricketer. Surviving an horrific and life-threatening playground accident
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Westmorland Cricket: Rock solid Mason
NUMBER eight batsman Phil Mason was the saviour of Silverdale. His battling 42 when the home side were struggling on 40-6 followed by a bowling spell of 6-39 was enough to bring victory over Shireshead, who also found the going tough on the drying wicket
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Football: Carlisle date for Kendal Town
FOOTBALL League side Carlisle United will be visiting Parkside in an attractive pre-season friendly. Kendal Town manager Peter Smith says the Third Division side have agreed to an evening match on Tuesday, August 5. Smith is still in the process of
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Jellyfish agony for Bay swimmer
DESPITE constant pain from jellyfish stings, long-distance swimmer Derek Griffiths battled his way across Morecambe Bay to establish a new record from Morecambe to Barrow. The 44-year-old Barrovian plunged into the water at Battery Point, Morecambe on
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South Lakeland short of magistrates
SOUTH Lakeland is suffering a shortage of magistrates and the problem could become serious, according to a judicial advisory group. Keith Coxon, who sits on Cumbrias South West division of the Lord Chancellors advisory committee, said: Were short
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Book store opens new chapter...
Harry Potter mania may be in full flow, but the arrival of the young wizards fifth adventure has not been spellbinding for smaller independent book sellers that struggle to compete with cut-price deals offered by the big boys on the high street. One
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Globalisation creating a 'David and Goliath'
NFU President Sir Ben Gill has warned that farmers from different countries need to join forces to overcome the David and Goliath situation created by globalisation. More and more agricultural co-operatives in mainland Europe are entering into partnerships
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Impact of reforms unclear
FARMERS are still digesting the potential impact of what has been called the biggest shake-up ever in European agriculture. The changes agreed to the Common Agriculture Policy effectively break the link between subsidies and farm production, which
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Magic carpets...Herdwick wool
HERDWICK sheep farmers paid a fact-finding trip to a Kendal business to have a close look at how their wool is being turned into top-quality carpets, reports Michaela Robinson-Tate. The visit to Goodacre Carpets of Kendal was organised by farmers and
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Cricket: Under fire from 'ridge'
KENDAL are to officially complain about the state of the wicket at Darwen, where they lost by five wickets to the Northern Premier League leaders on Saturday. The ball bounced unpredictably off a ridge on the uncovered strip, which the visitors considered
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Fell Running: Settling for prizes on Settle Hills
TWO of South Lakelands most experienced fell runners were prizewinners in Sundays Settle Hills Race and some of the areas younger athletes triumphed in the English Junior Championship events. Milnthorpes Wendy Dodds ran well to beat Clayton team
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Sailing: Liberty Cup
LIGHT and shifty westerly winds, full of holes, caused all manner of problems for the Royal Windermere Yacht Clubs 17ft Class yachts on Saturday, writes John McVey. Chas Inghams Chameleon led for much of the race for the Kemp Cup, but finally lost
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Karate: New black belt member
STEVE Wilson is Kendal Shotokan Karate Clubs newest back belt. Steven achieved the honour at his first attempt during a recent black belt and grading course under top British instructor Sensei Andy Sherry, 7th Dan. He had to face a long, hard training
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Action man...Peter Neaves
Letters from Prince Charles and Richard Attenborough are on the desk, both had been invited to an innovative new film festival. Peter Neaves is drawing on an incredible existence to fuel his latest venture. His contact book is almost as compelling as
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Cricket: Decisive opening stand for Millom
MILLOM increased their lead at the top of the John Smiths North Lancashire and Cumbria League Premier Division to 14 points with a 139-run win over visitors Vickerstown. Batting first, Millom rattled up 257-5, openers Alviro Peterson (83) and Robert
