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Police detain man, 28, following shoplifting offences in busy town centre – charged
CUMBRIA Police arrested a Kendal man for a number of shoplifting offences yesterday in Kendal Town Centre. The 28-year-old had hoped to blend into the crowds but unfortunately failed to consider the eagle eyed observation skills of the local PCSO
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Three-storey building in the heart of South Cumbrian town on the market
A three-storey building in the heart of Ulverston is on the market for offers over £185,000. The property, located on Market Street, is a Grade II listed building and is described as an 'excellent investment' by estate agents, Corrie and Co., earning
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'Very hungry' cat discovered in Lake District hotel in need of new home
A kitten that was discovered at a Lake District hotel with the flu is in need of a new home. Staff at the self-funded RSPCA Westmorland Branch say the animal was discovered within the grounds of a hotel near Windermere and is very underweight
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Cumbrian heritage protected in pots, paint and print
Farfield Mill is a heritage building with galleries, studio space, a shop and café, but more than that it is a community. Working from open studios on all levels of the building are some of the most talented makers and artists that Cumbria has
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Four-bedroom detached house in sought-after area of Barrow listed for £595k
A four-bedroom detached house, located in a sought-after area of Barrow-In-Furness, has been listed for sale at £595,000. The property, situated on The Crescent, offers tranquillity while being close to essential amenities. The house is designed
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Four bedroom semi-detached Kendal house on market for £549,000
A four-bedroom, semi-detached house in Kendal is on the market for £549,000. The property, in Garth Heads, offers "spacious and versatile" living accommodation across three floors, with a total floor area of around 158.7 square metres. The
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Natland's Appletree School rated 'Good' in latest Ofsted inspection
Appletree School in Natland, Kendal, has been rated 'Good' following a visit from Ofsted inspectors. The school, which is primarily attended by pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieved an 'Outstanding' rating in the subcategories
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Kendal midwife to walk red carpet at Girlguiding event
A Kendal midwife has been nominated to attend a red carpet event in recognition of her volunteer work. Fiona Ducksbury, 29, will join hundreds of other award recipients at the Girlguiding Celebrates event in London’s West End. The event, taking
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Cyril the red squirrel mascot delights crowds at artisan market
Sedbergh's red squirrel mascot, Cyril, delighted crowds at the town's artisan market. Cyril was joined by Mark and Jennie Christie, coordinators of the Sedbergh Red Squirrel Group, and other volunteers, who set up a stall to raise awareness about
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Firm takes on record number of trainees and apprentices
Fifty new trainees and apprentices have been recruited by MHA. The national accountancy and business advisory firm has taken on new staff across its five North West offices as part of its 2024 intake, including two at its Kendal office. This
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Folk duo returning to The Bryce this October
A folk duo is set to perform in Burneside at the end of their UK tour. Hungrytown, made up of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, will be performing at the Bryce once again on Friday, October 25. The duo are known for their blend of Celtic and Americana
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Theatre group to stage 50th pantomime
A Burneside theatre group is set to stage its 50th pantomime. Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) will perform Aladdin at the Bryce Institute in January, 2025. This production marks a full-circle moment for the group, as Aladdin was
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Puppy has surgery on both legs after injuring them weeks apart
A mischievous puppy underwent surgery on both legs after injuring them weeks apart. The Staffordshire bull terrier, named Steve, from Leyland, suffered fractures in both legs within a matter of weeks. The five-month-old staffy first injured