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Driving theory examination centre is 'highly important' to town centre
PLANS to open a driving theory examination centre in Kendal are 'highly important' to the town centre, according to plans. A Heritage Statement has been submitted alongside plans to open a driving theory centre in a section of the Westmorland Shopping
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Kirkby Lonsdale luxury suites shortlisted in international awards
A LUXURY Suite business has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious Serviced Apartment Awards 2022. Kirkby Lonsdale’s Absoluxe Suites have been shortlisted in the annual awards, now in their seventh year and are the only dedicated
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Church marks its 250th anniversary in 1988
Ulverston Methodists began their 250th anniversary celebration in May 1988 with a procession of witness through the streets of the town to the market cross. There they held a short service of celebration conducted by the Rev George Beck, from Grange
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Hundreds light up lake with candles and fireworks to remember lost loved ones
A special celebration to remember lost loved-ones saw a north Lancashire lake illuminated with candles and fireworks. On Saturday, hundreds of people attended CancerCare’s first ever Lights on the Lake event at Capernwray Diving Centre, near Carnforth
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More ways than ever to travel sustainably in the Lake District this year
THE popular free Buttermere shuttle bus returns this Saturday (7 May) for the spring and summer season as part of a variety of sustainable journey options to help everyone to travel around the Lake District. The Lake District National Park Authority
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Staff ‘appalled’ after finding 'human excrement' on school’s field
STAFF at a school were ‘appalled’ after finding human excrement on the school’s field. Burton Morewood Academy and Nursery, in Burton-in-Kendal, has issued a statement after a member of staff had to clean up the mess. According to the school
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Night-time road maintenance planned in Lake District ahead of the tourist season
NIGHT-time road maintenance planned in Lake District towns ahead of the tourist season. Cumbria County Council is planning to conduct essential road maintenance work on the A591 in Ambleside and Windermere in the coming weeks. To ensure a safe
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Firefighters treat casualty at house fire
Firefighters treated a casualty after a fire at a house in Sedbergh. At 1:38am this morning (May 5) two fire engines attended the fire in Maryfell, Sedbergh. The incident involved a small fire on the ground floor of a domestic property.
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Plenty of events going on in South Lakeland across the weekend
If you are looking for some plans to keep entertained over the next week, look no further as we have rounded up the events taking place across South Lakeland. 1. Kendal Walking Festival On Friday, May 6 head down for the 5th annual walking
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Residents to meet with church bosses to discuss stripping of graves
BURNESIDE residents are preparing to meet with members of the Church after grave headstones were stripped of flowers and ornaments in St Oswald’s yard. The community reacted with outrage after flowers were removed from the site due to the enforcement
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Plans to expand software firm to cater to 'growing' business approved
PLANS to expand a software firm's offices to cater to 'growing' staff numbers and storage space have been approved. Citrus Lime, based in Lantern House in the Ellers, Ulverston, proposed plans to South Lakeland District Council to extend its offices
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Do you know what the biggest star in the sky is?
HERE is the weekly Skywatch column from Stuart Atkinson. Whenever I give an astronomy talk and I ask the audience how many of them think the "Pole Star" is the brightest in the sky around half of them put their hands up. In fact it's not. Polaris
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Charity is ‘so grateful’ to walkers ahead of the K2B
THERE would be a ‘ large impact’ on a youth charity’s services without cash raised by K2B and and C2B walkers. Barrow-based Youth Ability Youth Services will be just one of the around 300 charities who are benefitting from this year’s annual event
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Year seven pupil who has never cut her hair chops it off for charity
TWO school pupils have donated their hair to The Little Princess Trust. The year seven pupils from The Queen Katherine School, Eve and Bella, donated their hair during the half-term holidays. Bella had been growing her hair her whole life and
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'Speechless' - Duo who inspire young musicians win top award
A MUSICAL duo who are passing on their experience to the younger generation has scooped a top award. Horizon Studios, which was founded in 2021, is a community interest company that supports and empowers young people through the medium of music
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Road partially blocked after lorry breaks down
The A66 near Appleby is partially blocked due to a broken down lorry at the Long Marton turn-off. According to Cumbria Police, there is heavy traffic in the area as a result.
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When the results for Westmorland and Furness Council will be announced
With Cumbrians casting their vote today to elect the first Westmorland and Furness councillors when can people expect the results? Polling stations opened at 7am today and will close at 10pm tonight. Following close of polls at 10pm, the ballot
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Popular café to be closed for the day
A POPULAR cafe in Kirkby Lonsdale will be closed for the day. The Number Forty Four cafe wrote on social media on May 4: "We are open all day today, but unfortunately closed tomorrow (Thursday). Thank you."
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LIVE: Updates as voters go to the polls for historic Westmorland and Furness Council election
11:17am Covid measures Voters heading to the polls have been reassured that Covid-secure measures will be in place
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Firefighters called to the aid of people stuck in lift
FIREFIGHTERS helped free three people stuck in a lift. Crew from Bentham fire station were called just before 4pm yesterday (May 5) after three people became stuck in a lift in the Ingleton area. A spokesman from Bentham fire station said:
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Charity pays ‘a huge and heartfelt thank you’ to the K2B and C2B walkers
A CHARITY has paid tribute to everyone taking part in the K2B and C2B this weekend. St Mary’s Hospice is just one of the charities who will be benefitting from this year’s event. Around 180 people will be walking for St Mary’s. A staggering
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'The biggest beast on the block is about to wake up' - Town on the up despite two shop closure
The future of Kendal's retail heart is set for a boost as major figures responsible for the town's renaissance have outlined their plans - despite two shops revealing they are closing their doors this week. Peter Brendling, newly-appointed manager
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Club seeks a new 1st team manager for upcoming season
KENDAL Town Football Club are looking to appoint a new team manager for their first team ahead of the upcoming season. The Mintcakes is looking for applicants to apply for the position of their first team manager for the 2022/23 season. After
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Hundreds enjoy bands and beers as the festival returns
THE Kirkby Lonsdale Music and Beer festival welcomed hundreds of people back to the rugby club as the event returned after lockdown. Crowds were welcomed back by dozens of artists and a variety of locally brewed beers which revived the spirit that
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Walking festival returns to celebrate town's 'prime position'
An annual festival celebrating Kendal is returning to its traditional May slot this year after battling through Covid restrictions. The Kendal Walking Festival will begin on Friday, May 6, and run until Monday, May 9, and aims to promote Kendal's
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Man convicted of 23 child sex offences after trial
A JUDGE has warned a child rapist that he is facing a lengthy jail sentence after a jury convicted him of multiple sex offences. Andrew Philip Burrows, 57, who had denied 31 sex offences, was convicted of 23 of those allegations after trial at
