DUE to tonight's Kendal Torchlight Procession the following roads will be closed from 6.45pm and diversion signs will mark alternative routes around the town:

Natland Mill Beck Lane, Natland Road (from its junction with Natland Mill Beck Lane to the roundabout), Burton Road (from Helme Chase), Romney Road, Romney Bridge, Lound Road, Aynam Road, Miller Bridge, New Road, Blackhall Road, Stramongate, Stramongate Bridge, Wildman Street, Beezon Road (between Wildman Street junction and Sandes Avenue), Station Road, Sandes Avenue, Busher Walk, Stricklandgate, Highgate, Allhallows Lane, Gillinggate, Kirkland, Nether Bridge.

Roads should be re-open by 11pm.