THESE are the top ten stories featured this week in The Westmorland Gazette. 

1. The Cabin of Cark near Flookburgh reopens after transformation

Jack Lambeth has fulfilled his life-long dream of owning a shop at the age of 25.

Jack, who grew up in Flookburgh, has worked in convenience stores for the past ten years and managed one for the last four.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23170948.cabin-cark-near-flookburgh-reopens-transformation/

2. Kirkbie Green in Kendal named as Hot Spot of anti-social behaviour

A Crime Prevention Officer recently attended Kirkbie Green following reports of young people drinking, littering and being unduly noisy late into the evening. 

This Hot Spot intelligence allows police to understand where areas of concern are and take positive action.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23171426.kirkbie-green-kendal-named-hot-spot-anti-social-behaviour/

3. Carnforth Town Council triggers Emergency Plan after phone mast fails

Carnforth Town Council has been in touch with mobile phone providers as some Carnforth residents will be unable to access a signal until at least mid-December due to a mast being out of order in the town.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23174770.carnforth-town-council-triggers-emergency-plan-phone-mast-fails/

4. Kendal flood defence works stop for winter - Environment Agency

The Environment Agency has issued an explanation to residents of Kendal as to why aspects of the ongoing flood works along the River Kent have stopped.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23163392.kendal-flood-defence-works-stop-winter---environment-agency/

5. Windermere man charged with exposing genitals on two occasions

The 25-year-old is due to appear at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 7 charged with the offences.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23170058.windermere-man-charged-exposing-genitals-two-occasions/

6. Jail for Ambleside man who sexually abused schoolgirl

William Nicholson, 28, engaged in explicit sexual communication with the girl over ten days, at one point telling her that he had “morals” and going on to suggest that she could go on the pill or have a contraceptive injection.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23174391.jail-ambleside-man-sexually-abused-schoolgirl/

7. Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Market returned for 2022

Hundreds of festive revellers descended on one of Cumbria's prettiest market towns as Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Market returned in style.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23175887.kirkby-lonsdale-christmas-market-returned-2022/

8. John Barnes visits Black Bicycle and G and Mo's in Bentham

A Liverpool legend left a small Yorkshire town in disbelief after he had a full English breakfast in the cafe and bought trousers from the menswear shop. 

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23175607.john-barnes-visits-black-bicycle-g-mos-bentham/

9. Ulverston Victoria High School confirms two cases of scarlet fever

Ulverston Victoria High School sent a communication to parents and carers, seen by The Mail, confirming that there are two confirmed cases of the bacterial infection within the school.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23171496.ulverston-victoria-high-school-confirms-two-cases-scarlet-fever/

10. Fell Foot, Newby Bridge, subject of improvement plans

A historic Lake District pleasure park for the aristocracy turned popular tourist attraction is set for a major overhaul to make its 'stunning' features more accessible to modern visitors.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/23165564.fell-foot-newby-bridge-subject-improvement-plans/