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'Deeply alarmed' - MP launches petition over fears Kendal Post Office will be shut
A SOUTH Cumbrian MP has expressed his dismay at Kendal Post Office appearing on an ‘at risk’ list. MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron raised concerns in Parliament over the Post Office on Stricklandgate being on a list of branches the Post
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Kendal primary school tackle students' 'smartphone pressure' with new initiative
In an era dominated by screens and notifications, one primary school in Kendal has started a bold new initiative designed to 'put childhood back in the hands of children - and not their devices'. St Mark's CofE Primary School in Natland, Kendal
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Kendal honours the fallen and the Armed Forces with Remembrance services
Kendal residents turned out in large numbers to the town's Remembrance events at the weekend to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces. The Mayor of Kendal Cllr Jonathan Cornthwaite, and Kendal Town Council, in partnership with the
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'Loud and inappropriate' teenagers in Kendal McDonald's 'ruin' family's meal
A group of 'loud and inappropriate teenagers' were spoken to by police at the weekend after being disruptive. One family with a three-year-old child who visited on Saturday (November 9) said they were forced to eat their food as fast as possible
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Paddy McGuinness thanks people of Cumbria for keeping him going on epic challenge
Paddy McGuinness has thanked the people of Cumbria for providing enough support to keep him going on his epic Children in Need fundraising challenge. The TV and radio star is currently undertaking a 300-mile bike ride from Wrexham to Glasgow which
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Nursery faces potential closure after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating
A nursery in south Cumbria is facing an uncertain future after a recent Ofsted rating labelled it as 'inadequate'. Stramongate Nursery on Blackhall Road in Kendal received the rating for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal
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Men in Kendal prove that age is just a number after claiming first win in a year
A group of men from Kendal have proved that age is just a number after picking up a surprise win at a national competition. The South Lakes Curling League started once again at Lockerbie Ice Rink in Scotland at the end of last month with the Kentside
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Butchers set to crown charity sausage competition winner
A town butchers is preparing to crown the winner of its charity sausage sale. Kirkby Lonsdale Dales Traditional Butchers will announce the 'Sizzle for a Cause' winner on November 15. The community has supported the event, backing local businesses
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New SPAR Milnthorpe milk vending machine offers fresh milk, shakes
A new milk vending machine has been installed at the SPAR Milnthorpe store. The Ann Forshaw's Milk Shed has been installed at the store and will see the machine dispensing pasteurised and non-homogenised milk as well as flavoured milkshakes.
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New housing development to benefit local economy by £4million
A new housing development in Kirkby Lonsdale is expected to benefit the economy by £4million. Russell Armer Homes, the sister brand of Genesis Homes, has announced unprecedented interest in its upcoming Lunesdale Rise development, receiving more
