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What's showing where
AMBLESIDE Zeffirellis, 015394-33845 Miss Potter (PG) The Last King of Scotland (15) Music & Lyrics (PG) Happy Feet (U) Charlotte's Web (U) Blood Diamond (15) Hot Fuzz (15) The Queen (12A) BARROW Apollo 4 Cinema, box office 0871-220-6000
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Check out your guide to local, seasonal & speciality food & drink
Hazelmere Bakery, Grange-over-Sands: Bee Stings! Sweet bread dough filled with almond confectioner's custard & topped with fruit & nuts £1.15. Kendal Fisheries: Fresh fish pie mix (halibut, salmon, smoked haddock, haddock) skinless & boneless 1lb+
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what's cooking this week ...?
THOSE Hairy Bikers' have got back on their bikes and will be riding across your television screens once again next month. Cumbria's own Dave Myers and his Geordie chum Si King will cross Southern India, enjoying the finest vegetarian food on the planet
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Get digging in you attic...
READERS of The Westmorland Gazette are being asked to dig deep into their memories - and perhaps even search their attics - to help develop a centre devoted to Kendal's proud shoe-making heritage, reports Michaela Robinson-Tate. Plans are well advanced
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Council takes plunge
THE future of a £3.5 million swimming pool is officially in the hands of South Lakeland District Council after a long battle to keep the facility running, reports Lisa Higginson. The keys to Berners Pool, in Grange-over-Sands, were handed over to SLDC
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Pure Lakeland...in a delightful six-mile package
This is a delightful walk along unfrequented paths and tracks mainly through the magnificent deciduous woodland that lies about Tarn Hows. My thanks go to the Ken Ennion (once head forester for the National Trust) who guided us so easily along one of
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Hot Fuzz (15)
TOP police constable Nicholas Angel is so good at his job that he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, his superiors at the Met try to sweep him under the carpet by pushing London's top cop into the sleepy West Country village of Sandford. With
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Film review - It’s a fair cop!
Hott Fuzz (15) British comedy thriller about a super cop, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Timothy Dalton. TOP police constable Nicholas Angel is so good at his job that he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, his superiors at the Met try
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Half Term family activities
THE National Trust is opening Hill Top garden and shop every day throughout the half-term. Wander around the grounds, in Near Sawrey, where children's author Beatrix Potter made her home and wrote many of her famous books. Tel 015394-36269 for opening
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Roving staff add to global warming
THE BBC's coverage of the latest dire warnings about global warming has been impressive, with professionally worried-looking reporters sending back cautionary tales from all over the globe, including the Antarctic. But, wait a minute, isn't one of the
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Miss E. Saville
Elizabeth (Betty) Saville and her identical twin sister, Heather, were born in Littlehampton, West Sussex, but moved to Southport when they were four years old. On leaving school Betty worked in local government for many years but a love of the Lake
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Blog end
I have to say goodbye. I've weighed it up and sadly this will be my last homeworking blog. In the New Year I took stock, made my resolutions, as you do. As homeworkers, maybe, do more than most - once you're not on the treadmill, it's easier to stop
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Yates set for shock return
ADAM Yates could make a dramatic return to the Morecambe side for the Conference clash with Cambridge United on Saturday after a remarkable recovery from injury. The full-back was expected to be out for at least a fortnight after tweaking a hamstring
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Making the most of your terraced home
Over 50% of houses in the UK are part of a terrace and making the most of their potential can turn them into a valuable asset as well as a desirable living space. Even the smallest terraced property has some scope for enlargement, and extending or remodelling
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Lancaster scientist joins NASA mission on space storms
A Lancaster scientist is to play a key role in a NASA mission which sees five satellites launched today (Feb 16) from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The satellites will orbit the Earth and help scientists study the mysteries of the Northern Lights or aurora
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Torched chair story profiled on the airwaves
NEWS about a torched chair, which generated interest across the globe, made its way on to the airwaves today (Friday). The story posted on the Gazette's website in January attracted comments from as far away as New York and Dubai. This morning Westmorland
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Closing the language gap
THE language gap between Polish and English families is being bridged thanks to a new scheme at a Ulverston's Dale Street Infant School. Teachers and governors there came up with the idea of holding regular meetings for parents of Polish children at
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Shops moving temporarily
A NUMBER of outlets from K Village are to be relocated to a Kendal town centre premises while the popular shopping destination is redeveloped. Plans are afoot for some of the shops to find a temporary home at the former B Wise building on Stricklandgate
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Branch staff are top performers
STAFF at the Ulverston branch of the Furness Building Society are celebrating after they scooped the Society Branch of the Year Trophy. Mary Phipps Jones, who heads the team of staff at Ulverston, was presented with the trophy by society chairman Michael
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Cinema is best in the business
A SOUTH Lakeland picture house is enjoying a spell in the limelight after being crowned as the UK's top independent cinema. Zeffirellis Cinema in Ambleside received the accolade at the annual conference of RAAM, a specialist management consultancy serving
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'Green' school trip to Japan
INTREPID Grange-over-Sands school children are soaking up the sights and sounds of a new culture after embarking on a venture to Japan, reports Caroline Beamish. A group of 16 Year 6 children from Grange Primary School flew to Nagoya, in mid-Japan, yesterday
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Lakes winter breaks increasing
The Lake District's reputation as the place to head for winter breaks and autumn getaways is growing all the time, according to Cumbria Tourism. New figures show 75 per cent of all businesses reported turnover during autumn and winter 2006 as being up
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Testing the water
Hundreds of people are being lined up to take part in trials aimed at testing the alleged healing qualities of a South Lakeland spring water. Property tycoon Brian Scowcroft, who bought Flookburgh business Lakeland Willow Water last year, has commissioned
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Tebay anniversary call Tebay anniversary call
ON THE third anniversary of the Tebay rail disaster, a union representing UK rail workers is calling for an end to the use of sub-contractors for rail renewal work. The RMT says that, in the three years since a flat-bed truck carrying rails killed four
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Police release footage of teenagers damaging cars
POLICE in Ulverston have taken the rare step of releasing CCTV footage they say shows a gang of teenagers damaging cars. Police allege the film shows James Lancaster, 19, and 18-year-old Daniel Walden, both of Park Avenue, Swarthmoor, with 19-year-old
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Gig Guide
TO have your gigs included FREE of charge in the Gig Guide, telephone Ellie Hargreaves on 01539-710155, or send a fax on 01539-720990, or drop a line to the Gig Guide, The Westmorland Gazette, 1 Wainwright's Yard, LA9 4DP, at least TWO WEEKS before the
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Honeymoon hideaways...
KEN BENNETT gets in romantic mood and uncovers some sublime wedding and honeymoon hideaways in 2007. After a sassy, high-profile wedding in Italy that caught the world's attention, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes jetted off to the remote beaches of the
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Pointing to a greener future
CONSCIENTIOUS children at a South Lakeland primary school are helping to signpost people towards creating a greener planet after working with a nationally-renowned artist. The Year 5 pupils at Elleray Prep-aratory School in Windermere have developed
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It’s a fair cop!
Hott Fuzz (15) British comedy thriller about a super cop, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Timothy Dalton. TOP police constable Nicholas Angel is so good at his job that he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, his superiors at the Met try
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Icon Ashley at the Brewery
FOLK icon Ashley Hutchings and his colourful sidekicks the Rainbow Chasers will kick off their 2007 tour with an eagerly anticipated slot at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre tonight (Friday). The founding member of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and
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Drug-free lifters seek British crown
POWER-LIFTING: World Drug-Free powerlifting record-holder Helen Isaac and Ben France, who both train at Highgate Gym in Kendal, have qualified for the British Championships, which are provisionally set for May 5/6 in Birmingham. Helen qualified at the
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Karting: Honours for kart kids
Honours for kart kids Three South Lakeland lads featured prominently in the Cumbria Kart Racing Club awards. National champion Sedbergh's Sam Moore received the club's award for the best gearbox driver's performance at the British Champion-ships
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Legendary DJ on Canteen menu
YOU probably don't realise it but his songs are played everyday on the TV, in films and on computer games - so big is the sound of Barrow man Andy Turner AKA Aim. And this week the legendary DJ, producer, re-mixer and all round music maestro, will treat
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Diversification is a winner
A FARMING family who aim to give visitors to South Lakeland a real taste of the country has been honoured in a national competition to find the best of British rural retailers. Low Sizergh Barn, near Kendal, has been named as one of Britain's top farm
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What's showing where...
AMBLESIDE Zeffirellis, 015394-33845 Miss Potter (PG) The Last King of Scotland (15) Music & Lyrics (PG) Happy Feet (U) Charlotte's Web (U) Blood Diamond (15) Hot Fuzz (15) The Queen (12A) BARROW Apollo 4 Cinema, box office 0871-220-6000
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Fell Racing: Mason victory flip
DYNAMIC descending saw Wharfedale's Ted Mason win the sixth Kendal Winter League race of the season on the precipitous slopes of Barbon Fell, writes Mike Addison. He celebrated with a full body flip as he crossed the line at the very bottom of the hill
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Cold snap improves pike haul
PIKE fishing has improved with the colder weather. On Windermere a 34lb 6oz specimen was caught on a deadbait by a boat angler fishing off Belle Isle, the heaviest for a while from the lake. Others to mid-doubles have been caught on trolled mackerel
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Cold snap improves pike haul
PIKE fishing has improved with the colder weather. On Windermere a 34lb 6oz specimen was caught on a deadbait by a boat angler fishing off Belle Isle, the heaviest for a while from the lake. Others to mid-doubles have been caught on trolled mackerel
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Golf club offers free coaching sessions
Grange-over-Sands Golf Club is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for beginners on February 17, March17 and April 21. The sessions run from 10am-1pm and are open to everyone. To book a lesson telephone the club on 01539 533180.
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Tourist triumph
LANEQUEST: Kevin Preston navigated his way to the Kent Valley Road Club Tourist Trophy when he outscored the opposition to win his club's Lanequest at Oxenholme. Preston incurred a five-point penalty for slightly overrunning his three-hour time slot,
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Hamsters rock Rheged
IF PRACTICE makes perfect you can expect The Hamsters' Rheged gig to go silky smooth tomorrow, seeing as they recently played their 3,750th concert. The popular blues-rock combo, who have toured with Status Quo, Alison Moyet and Doctor Feelgood, have
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Men's: Green's back on track
A FASCINATING battle at the Cinder Ovens saw Kendal men collect their first North West Division Five North win of 2007. The previous encounter between the two teams had produced a great game but with Heywood dominating the score 3-0. The Greens
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Penrith 5 - Kirkby Stephen 2nd 1
KIRKBY Stephen Seconds werre at Penrith on a miserable, sleety day and suffered an uncharacteristic 5-1 defeat in the Cumbria League. Kirkby's team was yet again dominated by youth, with players from their U15 and U16s squads stepping up. Penrith
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Hedging their bets
A RECORD number of hedge layers took part in the Friends of the Lake District's 28th annual hedge laying competition on Saturday (February 10). The event, which was held just south of Beetham alongside the A6, attracted 32 competitors aged between
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Dalston 3 - Windermere 1
WINDERMERE travelled away to face Dalston in the Cumbria League and came away with a disappointing result despite a good team performance. Windermere started well but were caught out with a counter-attack as Dalston opened the scoring. The visitors
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Waxwing makes rare appearance
AN INFREQUENT visitor to these shores is sitting pretty in a Kendal garden after flying over from winter chillier winter climes in a bid to find food. This waxwing has been a frequent visitor to an Oxenholme garden, where it feasts on berries, and
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Late goal sinks Kendal
A GOAL 20 seconds from the final whistle sent Kendal's soaring spirits tumbling as they succumbed to a Feeder League defeat against Northern on Cinder Ovens pitch. After the sides' tense, physical encounter earlier in the season - a fixture coloured
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Bev bid to save season
KENDAL must shrug off the disappointment of last week's cup defeat and set about salvaging their season in North Division One. Tomorrow sees Kendal on their travels to the East Riding where they face the tough task of getting to grips with high-flying
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Unbeaten for two seasons
SEDBERGH First XV has had its second consecutive unbeaten season. Sedbergh had a plan at the beginning of the season to test themselves against the very best in the country including Merchiston Castle in Scotland, Llandovery in Wales and Millfield in
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Service cuts to hit 'vulnerable'
MEMBERS of Cumbria County Council have approved a 4.99 per cent rise in its share of the council tax along with £9 million of savings in a "tough budget" - despite fears by charities that the elderly and disadvantaged will be hardest hit, reports Ruth
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Opening blitz dashes Cup dream
DESPITE a spirited second half fightback, injury- hit Kendal's dream of a prestigious Twickenham final were shattered by defeat in the quarter-finals of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup. Travelling to South Manchester-based Broughton Park, Kendal
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Rivals close up on County
WETHERIGGS closed to within three points of first division leaders Kendal County, having played the same number of games as the title battle hotted up. The Penrith side featured in the only top-flight game to go ahead, beating Lunesdale United 3-1 at
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World Cup chance for Netherfield pro
NETHERFIELD Cricket Club might have a World Cup star in the camp if new professional Charl Langeveldt is selected, as expected, in South Africa's 15-strong squad for the tournament. The 32-year-old Langeveldt has been enjoying a high profile after the
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England supersub joins County
ENGLAND supersub Gary Pratt - the cricketer famous for one of the major turning-points in Engand landing the 2005 Ashes, has signed as professional for Cumberland to play in the Minor Counties Championship. The 25-year-old left-hand batsman, right-arm
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Westmorland: Underdogs foiled after triple comeback
BURNESIDE Reserves from the third division gave a good account in a 5-3 defeat in the Westmorland Junior Cup playing Wetheriggs Reserves, who are riding high above them in the second division. Wetheriggs got off to a good start in the quarter-fina
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Warriors: Meet Kendal's basketball team
THE Kendal Warriors basketball are on the warpath to promote the sport in the Lake District. The Warriors are concerned that few people know of their existence. So much so they have begun a publicity drive aimed at drumming up awareness while at the
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Cyber bullying incident at school
Kirkbie Kendal School has taken extra steps to alert pupils and parents to what it claims are the potential dangers of a global Internet site used by millions of school children around the world, reports Caroline Beamish. Staff at the school received
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Football exhibition explores Scots derby
THE HOMES of Football at Ambleside plans to have three new shows by photographer Stuart Clarke every month on the triple themes of Football, Photography and The World. The programme runs from February to November and entrance to all 30 shows will be
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Ashy's Angle: Perfect finish for our hard work
"A quality edge to our football was there for all to see against Ashton United and let's hope we can stride on from here and make it a great finish to the season. We've been playing well for some time and not getting the results, but my old mate Peter
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Kendal Town 2 - Ashton United 1
TWO stunning goals with new arrival Peter Wright scoring one and assisting in the other brought three welcome points on Tuesday evening. Wright, the one-time Newcastle United trainee who has moved to the club from Mossley, certainly made a big impression
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Pick of the Weekend
Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Friday, February 16 AMERICAN wrestling comes to the Coronation Hall, Ulverston, at 7.30pm, when a championship caged match will be staged. Tel 01229-587140. AN ART WORKSHOP -
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CATS services under The Great Debate spotlight
Whether or not South Lakeland patients needed a new type of waiting time-busting health centre was one of the key questions posed by the audience at this week's The Great Debate. The new Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Support services, which have
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Hospital cuts to be reviewed
Supporters of Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital were told this week they should be "encouraged" as health bosses were looking again at unpopular plans to cut services. The message was given at a packed meeting on Wednesday when around 250 people
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Wright on cue!
WINNING smiles returned to Kendal Town faces with a 2-1 victory over Ashton United at the Planet Conservatories Stadium on Tuesday evening, writes Richard Daniels. Manager Lee Ashcroft promised the fans that the team would treat the fixture as a "cup
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Bird Houses: Location, location
Exciting news from the garden this morning. Despite freezing temperatures, a pair of blue tits has been busily inspecting a terracotta bird box, newly positioned on my back garden trellis. Attractively draped (I thought) with Clematis macropetala, cunningly
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Stellar star line up for May's Women's Arts Int'l Festival
THEY don't come much bigger than some of the stellar names that will be descending on Kendal for the Women's Arts International Festival. Produced by the Brewery Arts Centre, which will also host many of the events, it promises a magnificent get together
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So, What's New? Lots.
SOMETIMES technological developments move so fast that it requires taking time to just take stock to really appreciate them. Since October we have embraced videos, podcasts, daily uploads, comments on stories, photos from the public, new bloggers and
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Twenty jobs to go
CLARKS staff were told on Monday that 20 of them are to lose their jobs because of the K Village redevelopment. There are 44 staff currently working at the Clarks and K Shoes outlet at the village, but the temporary move to the former B Wise building
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Twenty jobs to go
CLARKS staff were told on Monday that 20 of them are to lose their jobs because of the K Village redevelopment. There are 44 staff currently working at the Clarks and K Shoes outlet at the village, but the temporary move to the former B Wise building
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Mayor hails town's Fair Trade success
ULVERSTON is celebrating after being named a Fair Trade town to help disadvantaged traders across the world. Thanks to the efforts of a community group, Bay Sustainability Action Group, or BaySAG, the town will soon join the likes of Kendal, which achieved
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Author's link in spotlight
A POPULAR BBC television programme is set to explore the links between an Ambleside museum and Beatrix Potter. A television crew spent three hours filming at the Armitt Discovery Centre for Countryfile, a BBC television programme that explores the latest
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Conservatives launch election fightback
THE South Lakeland Conservative group has launched a major election campaign that promises to be the largest the area has ever seen. Vowing to fight for the seat that was "stolen" from them in 2005 by Liberal Democrat Tim Farron, Conservative MPs promised
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Rethink possible on lake speed limit
JUST two years after the introduction of the 10mph speed limit on Windermere, the possibility of some exceptions being allowed appears to be back on the cards. Next month, members of the Lake District National Park Authority will be asked if they would
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WI takes on litter challenge
Members of a South Lakeland Women's Institute group have swapped Jam and Jerusalem for bin bags and wellies in a community-spirited move to ease the Lake District's litter woes. This week, inspired by The Westmorland Gazette's Blitz Lakeland's Litter
