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Football - Cup tie called off yet again.
For the fourth time the weather intervened to force the cancellation of the Kendal Town v Bishop Auckland first round tie in the UniBond League President's Cup. Town's Parkside pitch was battered by overnight snow and heavy rain during the day making
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Barrow walking festival takes off
Barrow Borough Council has announced the schedule for this year's Walking Festival, which runs from June 26th to July 25th. It includes a whole host of guided walks that will help people understand and enjoy some wonderful local attractions. Barrow
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Fell running - Bolland wins in Winter League
BOWLAND'S Shaun Bolland was a comfortable winner of the senior men's race in the Kendal Winter League fell race at a rainswept Firbank, near Sedbergh, on Sunday with veterans Billy Procter (Helm Hill) and Quentin Harding (Bowland) in hot pursuit.
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Table Tennis - QKS are tops in North-West
QUEEN Katherine School, Kendal Under-16 table tennis team became the North West schools champions at Blackburn, while the Under-19s were runners-up at the same competition.
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Cricket - Netherfield sign De Bruyn
NETHERFIELD Cricket Club's search for a new professional to replace Dale Benkenstein has ended with them announcing the signing of South African all-rounder Pierre De Bruyn, aged 27, who plays for Eastern Province and the Titans Franchise.
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Call for green business award entries
Northwest businesses and professionals that have made a significant contribution to enhancing and protecting the region are invited to enter The Northwest Business Environment Awards 2005. The closing date of February 2005. Hosted by the Mersey Basin
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Irish short story competition
The Westport Town Council in Ireland is running their annual George A Birmingham Short Story Competition. Closing date for the receipt of entries is Thursday, 31st March 2005. Winners will be notified by post. The public presentation of prizes will
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Join Irish story competition
The Westport Town Council in Ireland is running their annual George A Birmingham Short Story Competition. Closing date for the receipt of entries is Thursday, 31st March 2005. Winners will be notified by post. The public presentation of prizes will
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Go to work on a song
PLACES are still available on a two-day workshop for musicians and writers in Lancaster this month. Facilitators Jon Moore and Mollie Baxter are seeking people to take up the offer of joining the weekend event at The Gregson Centre on Saturday and Sunday
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Sounds Write: Sisters are a cut above
THE pop success story of the last 12 months has undoubtedly been the Scissor Sisters. To date the band has sold in excess of one million copies in the UK alone of their self-titled debut album and the sales show no sign of slowing down. Hailing from
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Flood victims warned about cons
VICTIMS of flooding in South Lakeland whose properties were damaged in the recent severe storms have been warned to be on their guard against bogus workmen who are praying on their misfortune. South Cumbria crime prevention officer Terry Belshaw issued
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Mechanics show it's good to talk...
CUSTOMER convenience is the focus of a new no-appointment service and repair centre launched in Kendal this week. Renault Minute will cater for all makes of car and is based at Benfield Motors on Mintsfeet Road. In addition to the garage's existing
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Buyers in the driving seat
THERE has never been a better time to haggle over the price of a new car, a report into current price levels has revealed. According to independent price tracker What Car?, the cost of new cars is currently frozen at the same level as June 2003, making
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Peugeot GTi - still a hot hatch
NOT so long ago, a hot hatchback was the car to have. The Golf GTi, Peugeot 205 GTi and Ford's good old XR3i have all been the cause of much merriment. Their demise, due to car crime and high insurance premiums, is well documented and the death knell
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Manufacturers fears over cleaner car changes
CAR manufacturers have voiced fears for the future of schemes promoting the take-up of cleaner car technologies after the Department for Transport announced it was revising its grant funding for low emission vehicles. The announcement will affect the
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Astra - Sporty button gives a second dimension...
Fallen trees, debris covered roads and strong winds make for interesting motoring when you are driving someone else's car, writes Caroline Beamish. Do you use the conditions to really test the car's handling or do you stick to clear roads in sheltered
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Range Rover - Refined, powerful, best RR yet!
Land Rover has released full details of its revised 2005 Range Rover, claiming it is the most refined, luxurious and powerful Range Rover ever. In fact, it's calling the model the 2006 Range Rover, even though it goes on sale in spring 2005. Two new
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Welcome to our weekly In Gear feature
WELCOME to the first edition of In Gear, your brand new motoring in The Westmorland Gazette and online. Every week In Gear will bring you the latest news on the motoring front for everyone with an interest in the open road. Whether you are thinking
