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Planning applications submitted to Lake District National Park Authority for period w/ending May 18, 2007

Allithwaite Upper: Creation of new dwelling, at Kilncroft Kennels, Valley View, Newton-in-Cartmel, for Ms Walker. Cartmel Fell: Change of use of agricultural barn to workshop and alterations, at Holm Farm, Blindcrake, Cockermouth, for Mr R. Johnston;

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Runaway car blocks motorway

THE M6 northbound, between junctions 35 and 36, is blocked after a vehicle toppled off the trailer it was being carried on. The 4x4 Subaru, which was being towed by a van on a double-wheeled car trailor, came loose and overturned, blocking all three

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Driver ducks injury

A THREE car pile-up occurred when a motorist stopped for ducks crossing an Eden road. The incident, at around 11am this morning, resulted in the westbound carriageway of the A66 near Temple Sowerby being blocked for an hour. The collision involved a

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Innovative firms is up for award

A SOUTH Lakeland company is in the running for a national award for one of its most innovative - and top-selling - products. Sting in the Tail has been shortlisted for one of the categories in the annual Gift of the Year Awards, run by the UK's Giftware

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Less is more

Carbonlite says... To my mind going green is very simple; it's all about less. Consume less, travel less, waste less, use less. Trouble is achieving this always seems to involve more; more hassle, more time and often more money. The more you look at

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A lighter shade of green

Washingqueen says: Eighteen months ago I knew little about the environment. Sure, I’d heard about global warming but to me it was a global problem. My life was lived at a local level in a South Cumbrian village with three young children providing the

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Nice n Sleazy in Morecambe

MORECAMBE will be nice and sleazy next weekend when dozens of bands descend for an annual punk fest. This year's Nice n Sleazy fest, which runs Friday to Sunday (May 25-27), is in its second year and will feature Denmark rockers "Weed" as the headliners

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DON’T BANK ON PAY FOR BANK HOLIDAYS

Recent case law has confirmed that an employer who does not pay any employee who does not work on a bank holiday, regardless of whether they are full time or part time, is not treating the part time worker less favourably. For example, if a full time

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Street arts festival focus at forum

THE woman behind Kendal's new international street arts festival called Mintsfest will give a glimpse of what will be on offer at the event when she addresses next Wednesday's meeting of Kendal Neighbourhood Forum. Julie Tait will outline the benefits

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Journey bites

Set off from New Mexico destination Nebraska, however Steve is suffering from something which bit him in Texas and we have had to book into a motel in Limon, Colorado so that he can try and recover. My bites have now healed up but I was concerned about

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Panicked walker helped from fell

MOUNTAIN rescuers went to the aid of a walker who had suffered a panic attack while walking down Dungeon Ghyll in the Langdale Valley yesterday afternoon. Fourteen members of the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team found the 40-year-old from

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Rare books stolen from Dales shop

POLICE are appealing for information after two books worth almost £5,000 were stolen from Westwood Books in Sedbergh, on Wednesday, while the shop was open. Shop owner Mark Westwood said the person responsible for the theft from a glass display case

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Police warn about FA Cup disorder

Police are asking football supporters to distance themselves from any drunken, violent and anti-social behaviour in the run up to the Chelsea and Manchester United FA Cup Final Match this Saturday, May 19. Cumbria Constabulary's Assistant Chief Constable

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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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Lifting a veil on romance

The Painted Veil (12A) English couple rediscover one another in 1920s China, with Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. BASED on the classic novel by Somerset Maugham, The Painted Veil is a love story set in the 1920s that tells the tale of a young English

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Lifting a veil on romance

The Painted Veil (12A) English couple rediscover one another in 1920s China, with Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. BASED on the classic novel by Somerset Maugham, The Painted Veil is a love story set in the 1920s that tells the tale of a young English

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What's showing where...

AMBLESIDE Zeffirellis, 015394-33845 Bridge to Terabithia (PG) Sat & Sun Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (12A) From Thur Zodiac (15) The Painted Veil (12A) Fracture (15) Spider-Man 3 (12A) 28 Weeks Later (18) The Lives of Others (15

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Thieves raid care centre

POLICE are appealing for help after more than a thousand pounds worth of equipment was stolen from a care centre. The robbery happened overnight at Learning Disability Day Care Centre in County Square, Ulverston, on Tuesday, May 8, and among the items

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Mini racer hits big time

MINIMOTO racer Bradley Perie has made the leap to big bike racing although he is just seven years old. Bradley, a pupil at Heron Hill School Primary School in Kendal, has been racing his minimoto in Spain and having the time of his life, topping the

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Cricket round-up

*Shireshead..........139-6 Burneside.... ........132-5 BURNESIDE finished with a losing draw in a game they could have, and probably should have, won. In retrospect they began the run-chase in earnest five overs too late and they finished agonisingly

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Champion Groves hits peak at Barbon

DEFENDING British champion Martin Groves set the fastest time of the day at Saturday's Barbon Manor Hillclimb with a time of 20.71 seconds - just 0.2 outside the hill record. After damp practice runs in the morning, conditions improved for the afternoon

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Offices scheme for dairyfarm

A TRADITIONAL Lakeland dairyfarm could help draw new businesses and jobs to South Lakeland if plans for its transformation into an office development are approved. Moss End Farm, at Crooklands, near Kendal, is the subject of commercial redevelopment

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Inspired leader wins top award

A WOMAN who grew up in the Lake District has won a top award in recognition of her inspirational work. Caroline Shaw, chief executive of the Christie Hospital, has been named the North West's Most Inspiring Woman of the Year, in the public sector category

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Locals show pool support

MORE than 100 residents of Grange-over-Sands turned out to demonstrate their support for the re-opening of Berners Pool as a 1,200 name petition was presented to the town council on Monday. The residents of the town and surrounding area packed into the

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Chefs cook up an Italian job

A MEETING with some of Italy's most powerful politicians is on the menu for a team of young chefs as they prepare to jet out to Rome on a fact-finding foray into the world of fine food. Ten culinary wizards from Kendal College will silver-serve the Italian

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Choose a name for an owlet

KEEPERS at the World Owl Trust at Muncaster Castle are inviting visitors to choose a name for one of their rising stars. The six-week-old European eagle owl is in training to become the star attraction of the World Owl Trust's weekly Meet the Birds'

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Prince to become rescue teams' patron

DELIGHTED mountain rescue team members in Cumbria have welcomed news that Prince William has agreed to become patron of the Mountain Rescue Council England and Wales. HRH Prince William spent time with the RAF mountain rescue team during his gap year

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Lollipol lady takes on mayoral chain

A FRIENDLY lollipop lady says she is looking forward to representing the town she has lived in all her life. Brenda Marr was handed the chains of office for Ulverston on Monday, and has vowed to be as dedicated at being the mayor as she is helping children

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Lollipop lady takes on mayoral chains

A FRIENDLY lollipop lady says she is looking forward to representing the town she has lived in all her life. Brenda Marr was handed the chains of office for Ulverston on Monday, and has vowed to be as dedicated at being the mayor as she is helping children

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Ice maidens triumph

THREE intrepid young travellers entered the record books this week when they became the quickest women to tackle an awe-inspiring Arctic challenge, reports Ellie Hargreaves. With only freeze-dried vegetable protein and the fear of polar bear attacks

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Lonesome pine doing fine

A RARE pine tree described as one of the greatest botanical discoveries of the 20th Century has found its way to a Lake District greenhouse - and is acclimatising well. The Wollemi Pine - Wollemia nobilis - existed on earth up to 200 years ago and was

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Frozen councils can resume business

FOUR South Lakeland councils, frozen through lack of interest, can resume business again after community spirit saved the day. More than 20 fresh faces put themselves forward as potential parish councillors after Windermere, Lupton, Burneside and Pennington

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Voice falls on ‘rude ears’

A SOUTH Lakeland man who has spent more than a year trying to set up a community radio station has complained of being verbally abused for his efforts. Paul Broadbent, of Kirkby Lonsdale, hopes to raise enough money to launch a dedicated community station

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Gazette's Spot gets a make-over

A MUCH-loved cartoon character that has delighted thousands of Westmorland Gazette readers around the globe has received an image makeover courtesy of a South Lakeland student. Spot the Dog has graced the back page of the Gazette for around 20 years

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MP demands biofuel rules

WESTMORLAND and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has joined the debate over the controversial issue of biofuels. Mr Farron has tabled an early day motion, demanding the introduction of standards governing the industry to restrict deforestation and the destruction

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House sales surge

THE housing market in South Lakeland is being flooded with properties just days before new legislation is introduced that will make it mandatory for sellers to pay for Home Information Packs (HIPs). Estate agents operating throughout the area are reporting

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Winning power unit

DEALERSHIPS across South Lakeland are adding engineering success to their sales pitch following this year's International Engine of the Year awards. BMW won the outright title for the third year in a row with the company's three-litre twin turbo unit

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After-sales service is vital part of business

RAISING standards in car servicing and repair is an important aspect of the industry for a family-run Toyota specialist in Penrith. Staff at Jim Walton Ltd, on the Gilwilly Industrial Estate, say they are committed to making sure customers get the best

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Hospital campaigners vow to step up protest

AN MP is urging campaigners to prepare to take to the streets and march again if hospital cuts go ahead. Tim Farron was speaking in advance of next month's expected announcement about the future of urgent medical admissions at Kendal's Westmorland General

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Death knell fear for post offices

CAMPAIGNERS fear that the "death knell" has sounded for many Lake District communities, after the Government announced yesterday (Thursday) that it was to close 2,500 post offices throughout the country by 2009. Trade Secretary Alistair Darling said

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Ten out of ten...

FELL running legend Joss Naylor watches the intrepid runners in the "Brathay Ten in Ten" Challenge gets away from the start on Friday. Ahead of the seasoned endurance athletes lies an epic 10 marathons to be completed in 10 days leading up to the day

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Windermere marathon returns

MARATHON running returns to Windermere after 20 years as the day of the Brathay Windermere Marathon arrives on Sunday (10am start). The organisers, the Brathay Hall Trust, opens its doors as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, with plenty of

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Fowler takes players' award

MIDFIELDER John Fowler took the coveted players' player award when the trophies were handed out at Kendal Town FC's presentation bash at The Park last Saturday evening. Kendal Town player-manager Lee Ashcroft said: "He's been a fantastic member of the

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Double success with Mystics

AIMEE Garner (pictured No. 14 in red) has scored a double success with the Manchester Mystics basketball team. Aimee, who is a Year 10 pupil at Kirkbie Kendal School, trains and plays with the Mystics up to four times a week. She was part of the

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Fame is...the Spurs

ADAM Singleton, formerly of Milnthorpe and who went to Dallam School, has shared in an award that has gone to Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur, where he works as a groudnman. Tottenham have been awarded the Premiership "pitch of the season" award

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'Bob Graham' feat

KENDAL Athletic Club's Gavin Thomas ran the "Bob Graham Round" on May 4-5 in 20 hours 23 minutes. He completed the epic challenge of the 42 Lakeland Peaks over 72 miles with the help and support of fellow Kendal club members, who acted as pacers and

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Skipper's Say

KENDAL skipper John Trewenneck said: "We basically never turned up against Preston, who remain our bogey team. "We were guilty of keeping half an eye on the weather on Saturday and it didn't work out for us. "Preston were just over 100 after the

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NPL: Full-speed ahead!

PROFESSIONAL Charl Langveldt is finally due to arrive to take up his job at Netherfield on Monday and it cannot come too soon for the side's skipper Scott Clement, writes Richard Daniels. "Looking at the first five fixtures of the season, you would

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Corsa VXR - cult car in the making

GOOD things come to those who wait. But, as anyone who has endured the marathon stretch of time it has taken for the launch of the Corsa VXR will know, truly excellent and exciting things come to those whose middle name is Patience. The current generation

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Team scoops nation sales dealer award

HARD work and dedication has paid off for a talented team of staff in Kendal who have scooped a national sales dealer award. The sales staff at Kentdale Land Rover, in Shap Road, were named Land Rover National Sales Dealer of the Year for 2007. Members

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Early gains thwarted

A PROMISING start spoiled by rain told the story of Cumberland's trip to Shrewsbury to play Shropshire in the MCCA Trophy on Sunday. After skipper for the day Gary Pratt inserted Shropshire, Chris Hooker took two wickets as just seven overs were bowled

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Asad stuns with all-round show

PRESTON professional Bilal Asad was the scourge of Kendal on Saturday, smashing a top-scoring 90 and taking 5-13 in a 58-run defeat of John Trewenneck's side at Shap Road. The Kendal skipper asked Preston to bat on a good-looking track and although

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Pick of the Weekend (Day)

Our What's On choice for South Lakeland, Furness and the Eden Valley. Friday, May 18 WINDERMERE Lake Cruises is offering a pensioners' day, with discounts for senior citizens. Tel 015394-43360. THE Hale and Hearty Folk Club will be having a singaround

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How to get involved in video competition

The Westmorland Gazette, with sponsors Canteen, Cumbria Filmmakers Network and folly have officially launched our Two Minutes in My Community video competition. The definition of community' is open-ended. It could be you and a friend, a group, family

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Work from home day

Today (May 18) is the second annual National Work from Home Day. Millions of workers around the UK will be experiencing the benefits of working from their home. Not only will they have avoided the fight through over-crowded public transport or frustration

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Today is national Work From Home Day

Today (May 18) is the second annual National Work from Home Day. Millions of workers around the UK will be experiencing the benefits of working from their home. Not only will they have avoided the fight through over-crowded public transport or frustration

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Westmorland: Unbeaten County lift Sheriff's Cup

KENDAL County have remained unbeaten Westmorland League champions - a feat last recorded 12 years ago by Kendal United during the 1994/5 season. County manager Dave Chambers ought to know, he was in the United side, and said: "It's been the driving

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White knuckles and wet dog

ANXIOUS to do his bit to curb global warming, a partially disabled friend who lives near the Beast Banks area of Kendal decided to try public transport when he signed up for a four-week training course in Ambleside, but this is what he found: "Needing

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Give 'em the elbow...

STRICKEN Steven Drench will be cheering his Morecambe team-mates on towards the Football League after his dreams were shattered in the play-off semi-final. The 21-year-old was forced off after just 20 minutes of the win over York City with a dislocated

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They'll love it at Wembley

WEMBLEY winner Keith Galley says Morecambe's class of 07 will remember their day out at Wembley forever. Galley, who came off the bench as the Shrimps beat Dartford to lift the FA Trophy in 1974 underneath the Twin Towers, says the achievement of reaching

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Skipper wants a Jack high

CAPTAIN fantastic Jim Bentley will live the dream on Sunday when he leads Morecambe out beneath the magnificent arch at Wembley. The Herculean skipper cannot wait for the game - especially as Wembley appearances are becoming something of a family tradition

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Sammy wants his boys to avoid the 'worst feeling'

SAMMY McIlroy has ordered his men to knuckle down and concentrate on Sunday to avoid the worst feeling in the world'. The celebrity focus has been on the Shrimps ahead of the play-off final with Exeter - but now McIlroy wants the players to focus totally