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Fabulous three-CD set from The King
Hitstory: Elvis Presley (Sony). It's very difficult to review a collection of Elvis Presley - the songs are all so well known already. Sony has brought out a three CD set containing nearly 90 recordings by The King'. Listening again to these songs
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Looking Good: Luxury spa treatments
The stress-away gift... It's often hard to think of something different to buy for those you love at Christmas. Grandparents seem to have all the knick knacks they need, and teenagers, more often than not, are happier with the cash. I always think
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Get cosy!
Choosing gifts can prove to be a challenge but at Maguire Metcalfe, in Bowness, the theme for this year is "get cosy". I love their fabulous stripey socks and scarfs, the perfect gift to keep us girls warm during what is forecast to be a very long winter
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Changes for Macc
JOEL HOWSE is set to make his first-team debut for Kendal for the National League home match against Macclesfield on Saturday (2pm kick-off) after injury again struck the side. Howse, an established Second XV player, replaces Dan Bowman in the back
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Fylde 26 - Kendal 3
THIS National 3 North league derby game at Woodlands produced a very tightly fought match up to the last 13 minutes when Fylde counter attacked well to score two tries, securing the victory and the bonus point for scoring four tries. However, despite
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Interception try seals Vase tie
A LATE inteception try by Andy Hind kept Kirkby Lonsdale's noses ahead in a hard-fought Powergen Vase tie, which sees them move into the competition's last 32. Although Whitehaven came back in injury time with a converted try, the final whistle went
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Touchline Talk: Off the map, but all is not lost
"When a rugby club is successful, it does more than win matches. It has a supportive background organis-ation that ensures that everything runs smoothly, and nothing detracts attention from the preparation of the team. Unsuccessful teams tend to be
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Gearing up for Grizedale...
DAVE Shuttleworth usually drives through Grizedale Forest at a snail's pace, dragging timber on his 25-tonne Forwarder. But on Saturday, the forester will be swapping his Forwarder for a revamped rally car to race at speeds of more than 100mph in the
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New Drinking Times: Era of more relaxed drinking....
IT'S an argument that has not yet been versed in the great debate over longer drinking hours. But as the end of the 11pm era finally arrived the realisation dawned that pre-night out preparations were no longer up against a strict deadline. I luxuriated
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New drinking times investigation
WHEN the clocks struck midnight last Wednesday the new and much-anticipated Licensing Act 2003 finally came into force allowing pubs and clubs to open longer. Reporter Jennie Dennett went out on the town in Ulverston on Friday night as late licensing
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Cueto takes top sports personality award
ENGLAND Rugby Union star Mark Cueto was named the Cumbria Sports Awards' Sports Personality of the Year for 2005 at a presentation dinner in the Low Wood Hotel on the banks of Windermere last Friday. Cueto, who was born in Workington and played youth
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Shoppers think Kendal lights need 'more effort'
FOLLOWING the criticism of last year's festive decorations in Kendal, shoppers remained uninspired despite assurances that this year was going to be superb'. Although an estimated £30,000 was spent on ornamentation, the consensus among shop browsers
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Proposed ward closures spark fears
THE proposed closure of two wards for people with mental health problems at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital Ward 2 for older people and Ward 4 for adults which are part of cost-cutting measures put forward by Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust have
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Licensees can expect 'stings'
LICENSEES have been warned to be on their guard as the police and Trading Standards officials gear-up to carry out "stings" at on and off-licensed premises caught selling alcohol to under age youngsters. The warning was issued by PC John Brooks following
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Week 11: Haulage driver tells of threats
A haulage boss whose company transported cockles from Morecambe Bay to destinations as far away as Spain told a court how some of his drivers had been threatened by British fishermen when collecting cockles picked by Chinese workers. Darren Howard, who
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Meat boxes bid to secure future
AN ICONIC Lake District farm has become the latest to sell its wares direct to the public to secure a future on the fells, reports Jennie Dennett. Backed by the National Trust as well as regeneration programmes Leader + and Distinctly Cumbrian, Coniston's
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Over The Gate: When farms nutured powerful offspring
FOR several generations the farmlands of Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire and Cheshire have been renowned for the production of the finest sheep, dairy and beef cattle. However, these were not the only livestock that were in great demand... Before
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Group to discuss nuclear storage options
SOUTH Lakeland camp-aigning group Esthwaite Green Link is calling on people to voice their views over the question of radioactive waste storage. The Government has set up the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management to look at the options for managing
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Baaarmy sheep jingle goes head to head with the Frog...
We have endured Mr Blobby, Bo' Selecta's Proper Crimbo, but now a flock of Lake District sheep are hoping to become the latest novelty Christmas record to infect your brain. The Baarmy Sheep' as they have been dubbed by their makers Cumbria Tourist Board
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Health Cuts: Ward Four closure fears
A consultant psychiatrist has spoken of her fears that the care of mental health patients in South Lakeland could suffer if a hospital ward was to shut. Dr Pat Thomas said it was even possible that the proposed closure of Ward 4 at Kendal's Westmorland
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Health Cuts: Bosses say it would free up staff
Health bosses have laid out their vision for a vastly improved community service to care for older people with mental health problems. Managers from Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust told a public meeting at Kendal's Stricklandgate House that by closing
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Hide opens window to wildlife
WlLDLIFE lovers in the Lake District have been given the opportunity to come face-to-face with some of Britain's most endangered and charming creatures. A unique hide specially designed for spotting red squirrels has been officially opened to the public
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Health Cuts: Group feels it has been betrayed
THE members of a group representing mental health patients and their carers said this week they had been "betrayed" by plans to close Ward 4. The South Cumbria Mental Health User and Carer Forum said that the closure of the ward at Kendal's Westmorland
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Kendal's triple triumph weekend
Kendal 10 - Teeside Univ 0... KENDAL Ladies finished off a busy weekend of hockey on top of both the Cumbria and Netherwood League and with a comprehensive 10-0 home victory over the University of Teesside in the England Women's Vase tournament.
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Fathers for Justice protestors climb clock tower
Two men in fancy dress clambered up Ulverston's clock tower this week in a crowd-stopping protest for greater fathers' rights. While the rest of the townsfolk were in Victorian dress for the annual Dickensian Festival, the men donned a Batman and King
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Green's bounce back in style
KENDAL travelled to to take on divisional leaders Southport on the back of two defeats and with a point to prove. They did just that with a stunning 5-2 victory, which lifted them to joint second in Division Five North and just a point behind Bowdon.
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‘Themed markets’
SPECIALITY themed markets are being planned to tempt more stalls into Ulverston on Saturdays. Ulverston 2000+ a collective of town councillors plus tourism and business leaders has drawn up proposals to stage monthly craft, antique and charity markets
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Dickens of a Festival...
The mulled wine was flowing in the streets of Ulverston this weekend as the town hosted what is being hailed as the best ever' Dickensian Festival, reports Jennie Dennett. A count in the car parks prompted organisers to estimate that 25,000 to 30,000
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Community goal for partners
IN A unique partnership in this area Kendal FC, Wattsfield Youth FC and Kirkbie Kendal School have joined together to form a new organisation the Kendal Town/Wattsfield Community Football Club. The new club has been awarded the Football Association's
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‘Bag snatch’ alert in Kendal
POLICE are warning shoppers to be vigilant following a number of bag-snatching attempts in Kendal town centre. Purses were taken from handbags on two separate occasions in Finkle Street on Wednesday (November 30). One contained a bank card and pin number
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Post Office plea to Lakes public
PLANS to turn Ambleside Post Office into a sports shop has been recommended for refusal by Lakes parish councillors. At a meeting on Wednesday, Coun Elwyn Bradshaw told members that residents were opposed to having another "anorak" shop in the village
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Salisbury stars at Worcester
KENDAL Town bowed out of the FA Trophy despite a defiant performance at Conference North side Worcester City. Tony Hesketh's UniBond First Division side performed admirably despite being put under pressure by an in-form side eagerly awaiting Sunday's
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Lunesdale town to hit the airwaves
COMMUNITY groups could soon be hitting the airwaves thanks to a new radio station which is about to be set up in South Lakeland. Kirkby Lonsdale has just been awarded a community radio licence, from communications authority OFCOM, and a group has been
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Market hall plans spurned
SOUTH Lakeland District Council's cabinet has voted not to support a plan for improvements to Ulverston's market hall fearing it would raise the public's expectations unrealistically. Ulverston's Market Towns Initiative wanted to commission a business
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Dog owner pays £500 ransom
A DOG owner was lured to a secluded car park and forced to hand over hundreds of pounds in cash to rescue her pets from dog-nappers. Rachael Smith from Kendal, has spoken of her disgust for the thieves who stole her pet Lakeland Terriers, adult bitch
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Town recognised for crime prevention
Criminals are being warned to stay away from Kendal after it received a national award in recognition of crime prevention and reduction measures in the town. After 12 months of hard work from all those involved, Kendal became one of only 200 towns nationwide
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Kendal lands crime prevention award
Criminals are being warned to stay away from Kendal after it received a national award in recognition of crime prevention and reduction measures in the town. After 12 months of hard work from all those involved, Kendal became one of only 200 towns nationwide
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Kendal's award winning safety measures...
Retail Exclusion Zone If someone is caught stealing from member stores, the retailers can decide whether the offenders are going to be banned and issue them with an appropriate banning order from all stores in the partnership. Shop watch This is an
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Rocky times ahead for walkers
SOME Lake District paths could be facing a rough future as the cash-challenged national park authority admitted this week that it could no longer afford their upkeep, reports Jennie Dennett. The Lake District National Park Authority warned that the maintenance
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Arts Diary with Adrian Mullen
Pro Nobis Singers are back in performance mode and ready for their Christmas concert at St Mark's Church, Natland, on Friday (7.30pm) December 16. Billed as Dans cette table, the singers will present a programme of Christmas music and readings - sacred
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New 'Fit Zone' for Kendal
PEOPLE looking to get fit and lead healthier lives can take advantage of a new £330,000 gym which has just been unveiled in South Lakeland. The Fit Zone is a new state of the art gym which has opened at Kendal Leisure Centre along with Time Out, the
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Hesketh's View: Lancs Cup Target
KENDAL may be out of the FA Trophy, but Town boss Tony Hesketh, views the United Co-op Lancashire Cup as a potential passport to a couple of prestige local derbies. "I would like to make some progress in the Lancashire Cup as a future round draw against
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Saving for your child's future
THE launch of the Child Trust Fund (CTF) brings into focus the issue of saving for your child's key life events. For many parents, that may mean university costs (estimated at nearly £30,000 over three years), help with buying a car or the deposit on
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West Lancs: Frost rules out first match...but others play on
FROST ruled out Milnthorpe Corinthians' West Lancs League First Divison match with Whinney Hill but BAE Barrow SC, second placed in the divison, beat rivals Bootle 1-0. Lee O'Keefe netted the winner on a heavy pitch at Bootle while BAE keeper John Clark
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Fresh funding...
A South Lakeland company is poised for another major investment that will enable it to go for growth while safeguarding its future. Sunlight Service Group, the UK's leading supplier of textile rental and laundering services, plans to invest around £750,000
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Africa trip reward for shoe staff
SHOE shop staff were treated to the trip of a lifetime as a reward for achieving a big increase in sales. Hotter Shoes shop, in Elephant Yard, Kendal, earned the award for its performance in the competition, which ran over six months and measured both
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Trailquest: Tough challenge
FIFTY-SIX riders turned out for the first event in the 2005/6 Mintcake MTB Winter Cycle Orienteering series and faced a challenging course around the Low Furness area, made tougher by a deluge followed by a freeze. It quickly became clear that visiting
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Park struggles for funds to upkeep paths
SOME Lake District paths could be facing a rough future as the cash-challenged national park authority admitted this week that it could no longer afford their upkeep, reports Jennie Dennett. The Lake District National Park Authority warned that the maintenance
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Judo club in 'fighting' spirit despite delays
TEN medals from ten competitors made a travel- fraught trip by junior members of Kendal Judo Club to the North West of Northern Ireland Open Champion-ships all worthwhile. Starting from Kendal at 5am on Friday, they arrived at Stranraer to find that
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Award for Baarmy ideas
CUMBRIA Tourist Board's press team has scooped a regional award at the annual Oscars for the public relations industry. The team took silver in the category for best in-house campaign following a series of initiatives aimed at promoting Cumbria as a
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Ulverston fashion scene is booming
EVERYONE'S heard of the book town as a regeneration engine but over in Ulverston it is looking to fashion to sew up its reputation as a frock town. Business is booming with all its shops full or committed and due for re-opening. That compares to 36
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Fourth Dan honour
KENDAL senior karate instructor Lee Wilson has achieved the rank of 4th Dan black belt with the Chojinkai Karate Association. Wilson started karate in January 1986 at the Kendal club and went on to compete at kumite (fighting) at local, national and
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'Frock' business is booming
EVERYONE'S heard of the book town as a regeneration engine but over in Ulverston it is looking to fashion to sew up its reputation as a frock town. Business is booming with all its shops full or committed and due for re-opening. That compares to 36
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Dr E. Standring
A WOMAN who helped convict Hitler's right hand man, Herman Goering, at the Nuremberg Trials, has died at the age of 92. Dr Enid Standring was born in Bolton and was educated at Bolton School. She studied modern languages at university before continuing
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North Lancs: Cup joy for Grange
STRIKES by Graham Jackson and Craig Turner earned Grange a place in the third round of the Adam and Gaskell Senior Cup. The goal of the game, however, was a 30-yard drive by Bolton-le-Sands' Daniel Shepherd. Sands pressed for a late equaliser, but Grange
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Survey to meet changing economy
A NEW survey has been launched to help businesses in the Edwardian seaside town of Grange-over-Sands meet the demands of a changing economy. Surveys by South Lakeland District Council and Cumbria Tourist Board were unleashed at a special event at the
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Mr C. Black
A KENTMERE farmer has died at the age of 47, following a battle with cancer. Christopher Black was the son of Teddy and Clara Black, of Bridgestone Farm, Kentmere. Mr Black attended Ings Primary School, followed by the Lakes School, at Troutbeck Bridge
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Mrs D. Bell
Dorothy Bell, a former Kendal shop owner who was born in Yorkshire, has died aged 95. She was born in Leeds in 1910 before the family moved to Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, when she was a toddler. After being educated at a local school, she later
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Council backs skateboard park plans
SUPPORTERS of a controversial wheeled sports park in Carnforth are pressing ahead with their plans after Lancaster City Council backed the development. Cabinet members agreed that they would support a partnership with the Carnforth Area Regeneration
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Adventure racing coming to town
Open Adventure racing comes to the Central Lakes on Sunday with the final Open 5 event of 2005. The Open 5 series comprises five hours of mountain biking, running and navigation for those aged 18 upwards in a Lake District setting and this event takes
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Peugot 1007
PEUGEOT'S 1007 is reminiscent of the showbiz agent telling a young wannabe entertainer: "You've got a terrific act kid, but you need a gimmick." The car is undoubtedly a star - but what sets it apart from the run-of-the-mill performer are those all-singing
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A battery of ideas to keep your vehicle working
WINTER weather is tough on all parts of a vehicle but it is the battery that can suffer the most when the temperatures drop. Your vehicle's battery loses 33 per cent of its power in cold winter weather and more than 50 per cent of its power when the
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Big crowds expected in forest
A NORMALLY quiet and tranquil beauty spot will this weekend become a magnet for motorsport enthusiasts across the UK and Ireland as the 18th Grizedale Stages Rally gets under way, reports Caroline Beamish. Around 4,000 spectators are expected to descend
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'Flying flip boys are back'
RALLYING duo Pip Simpson and Nick Fieldhouse from Kankku in Windermere are to compete in this weekend's Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally as entry number 13 for the second year running. And last year, when the popular local team left the start line
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Murdock wins 10K struggle
Steve Murdoch of Eden Runners won the Ravenstonedale 10k for a sixth time on Friday but only after a close tussle with Paul Brittleton of Helm Hill. Evergreen Mike Walsh Kendal AC, was a close third. It was also a tight finish to the women's race with
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Volunteers wanted...get on the 'blog' wagon
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to work as part of the gardening team in a big estate garden? Or how exciting it would be to be a part of a grand garden restoration scheme? Well, now is your chance to find out because Tom Attwood, head
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Time for a change
It's the season for change. While most of us shopping around for different clothes to help us sparkle over the festive season, many websites are getting makeovers and coming up with innovative ideas to stand out from the crowd. Some are definitely worth
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Film night for Furness director
JO HUTTON is pretty chuffed about the way her short film screening nights are going. With the help of Chris Atkins and Kendal's Mint bar owners Roger and Lynn Gilbertson, the third of the film nights is staged next Wednesday (December 7) at 8pm. Last
