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Independent cafe boss on hunt for new premises after 'eviction blow'
BOSSES behind an independent café are ‘keeping positive’ in their search for a new Kendal premises after announcing departure plans. Joey's Café first opened its doors at Castle Mills in August 2019 and remained open throughout the pandemic while
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Groundbreaking theatre company to play at Brewery Arts
KENDAL’S Brewery Arts Centre will be hosting an exciting theatrical project from Lancaster University. An imitating the dog installation, inspired by the Cinema Memory and The Digital Archive project at Lancaster University will be arriving at
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The Priory's exciting week of summer adventures in 1988
Pupils at Cartmel Priory School had an unusual and exciting week in summer 1988 with groups travelling as far afield as London and the unspoilt Hebridean islands. Normal lessons were suspended, but pupils had been hard at work taking apart in everything
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Night-time road maintenance planned
CUMBRIA County Council reminds residents and visitors about essential road maintenance work on the A591 in Ambleside and Windermere. To ensure a safe and effective travel experience for visitors and local residents, these works are being carried
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Emergency helicopters 'winching somebody down' in mountain incident
Emergency services are attending an incident at one of the Lake DIstrict's highest mountains. Eyewitness Jim Conway, from Darlington, was hiking up Helvellyn at around 2.50pm on Thursday, May 12 when he saw two Great North Air Ambulance helicopters
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Author who had depression after being bullied publishes book to help others
An author whose mental health was severely impacted by years of bullying has written a book to help other young people in the same situation. Charlotte McLeod, who lives near Kendal, recently published her debut novel Hate, the first of three books
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Memorial match to be held in honour of Gary Parkinson
KENDAL Town Football Club will be hosting a special memorial match in honour of Gary Parkinson. The match will be held between Castle Rangers and North West Water this Sunday awith a 2pm kick-off. Mr Parkinson, who worked and co-owned Hayes
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WCL enjoys latest successes and strong performances
HERE are the latest results from this week’s matches in Westmorland Cricket League. Division 2 leaders Holme scored 239/6 at home to Windermere with the Herron brothers, Brendan and Richard scoring 86 and 87 not out respectively. Morgan Henderson
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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. Comedy Club On Friday, May 13 head down to the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal for
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B&B Mascot takes on the 214 Wainwright's Challenge
A LAKE District mascot is aiming to complete all the 214 Wainwright Fells. Gnigel the Gnome, the mascot at Ambleside’s Rydal Lodge County House B&B, is aiming to be the smallest runner to complete all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lakes.
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New collection of medals as squad returns
SUMMERLANDS Taekwondo club has enjoyed another weekend of success at the Ultimate 121 competition. The team returned with a new collection of medals following their strong performances. Ten fighters, Harry Westmorland, Clarke Benson, Faiz Kashif
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Here are the latest plans in place for South Lakes
HERE are the latest South Lakes District Council planning applications. Received Removal of pebble dash & replace with K-rend system in Antique White, Elm Rise 26 Black Dyke Road Arnside. For Mrs Elizabeth Cheslett Davey. Single storey
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Police report accident on A6
Cumbria Police has reported that there has been an accident in Milnthorpe. According to police, the accident is on the A6 between St Anthony's Hill and Kirkgate Lane. Traffic is coping well.
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Emergency motorway repairs expected to disrupt traffic
M6 traffic may be disrupted due to emergency road repairs. Repairs are taking place between junctions 37 and 38 on a barrier. A period of disruption is expected to continue until 12:00 on 13 May 2022.
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Iconic monument to be closed due to scaffolding work
AN iconic landmark will be closed in Ulverston this coming Sunday due to painting and scaffolding work. Ulverston Town Council wrote on social media: "The Sir John Barrow Monument will be closed this coming Sunday 15 May and potentially the following
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Experts in industry invited to take on new role in education
DUE to unprecedented growth The Lakes College is looking for industry experts to help mould the next generation of skilled workers in Cumbria – and train as a lecturer on the job. The college is recruiting for rewarding roles in civil engineering
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No victory in sixteen matches due to debt and misfortune
KENDAL’s iconic Mintcakes Football Club have suffered a fourteen-match losing streak since the beginning of 2022 and found themselves relegated in March this year. The club chairman has spoken about the financial troubles behind the scenes as Kendal
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There are four roles available at Paul Benson; will you be part of the team?
Career Opportunities We are a growing accountancy practice, established in 2014. Our team of 20 professionals based in Wigton serve clients across the country. As our practice and team continues to grow we have four exciting opportunities to join
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Owners of luxury hotel crowned best in the UK say accolade is a 'huge boost'
THE owners of a Lake District hotel crowned the best luxury hotel in the UK have said the accolade has given them a ‘huge boost’ ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer period. Cedar Manor in Windermere won across three separate categories
