These are the 10 articles that proved to be most popular with our readers at The Westmorland Gazette this week.

Paddy McGuiness heads to Cumbria for 300-mile challenge

The TV and radio star used Kendal as an overnight stop as part of his Children in Need fundraiser.

Read more: Paddy McGuinness targets Kendal for Children in Need cycle | The Westmorland Gazette

Paddy McGuiness thanks Cumbria for fundraiser support

Leaving Kendal on Wednesday, the star was left overwhelmed by the reception he received along the way.

Read more: Children in Need: Paddy McGuinness passes through Cumbria | The Westmorland Gazette

Family meal at McDonald's ruined by 'inappropriate' teens

One family with a three-year-old child said they were forced to eat their food as fast as possible and leave due to the noise and foul language.

Read more: McDonald's: 'Loud and inappropriate' teenagers ruin family meal | The Westmorland Gazette

Cumbria holiday park named as best campsite in UK

Skelwith Fold, a 130-acre park near the shores of Windermere, beat thousands of other parks to take the national title from AA.

Read more: Lake District: Ambleside park named AA's top campsite | The Westmorland Gazette

Hairdressers celebrate 30 years of business in Kendal

Debonair Hairdressing Salon on Wildman Street first opened its doors in 1994 and has been a popular name in the area ever since.

Read more: Kendal hairdressing salon celebrates 30 years in business | The Westmorland Gazette

Nursery faces closure after 'inadequate' Ofsted review

Stramongate Nursery was hit with the negative report in August, which may leave it vulnerable to a lack of funding.

Read more: Kendal nursery faces potential closure after Ofsted review | The Westmorland Gazette

Man caught driving on A590 over three times drug limit

Ross Coates, of Longpool, Kendal, was driving his BMW X5 on the A590 when officers on mobile patrol noticed the vehicle was evading them.

Read more: Kendal BMW driver caught over three times drug driving limit on A590 | The Westmorland Gazette

Primary school tackles student smartphone problem

St Mark's CofE Primary School in Natland has introduced a 'Parent Pact', an agreement that encourages families to delay buying their children smartphones until they leave the school.

Read more: Kendal primary school tackle students' 'smartphone pressure | The Westmorland Gazette

Kendal curlers claim first victory in over 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.

Read more: Kendal men claim first victory in a year at national games | The Westmorland Gazette

New clinic opens its doors in Kendal

Anti-Ageing Aesthetics was set up in Garstang back in 2013 by Sarah Murphy, who has now expanded the company to welcome customers in south Cumbria.

Read more: New Kendal clinic open for business after Lancashire success | The Westmorland Gazette