THE controversial Whinash Windfarm development site lies in the middle of the possible new national park' area. The application by West Coast Energy Ltd to build 27 wind turbines each 115 metres (380 feet) tall on fells between Shap and Tebay would,
THE Upper Eden Valley has been earmarked as an area that may soon be considered for national park status. The Countryside Agency the Government body charged with looking after rural England is on the verge of engaging consultants to look at the merits
THE leader of Cumbria County Council, Rex Toft, has announced he is standing down to spend more time with his family, and his daughter, who has breast cancer. Coun Toft will end his time as leader on September 16, and will not be standing at the elections
A CHARITY to help mainten and improve a village church has been launched at a garden party in Warcop. The Friends of St Columba's has been set up by local people to support the Grade 1 listed building and ensure it remains an active part of the local
FELIX the fast tractor and friends are the subject of a new children's book written by a Cumbrian author that it is already proving popular as far afield as Cape Town. Catherine Cannon, from Great Strickland, near Shap, has written several children's
A VET was found hanged on a building site four days after giving staff the slip at the Staffordshire detox centre treating him for depression and alcoholism. Police launched a massive search for 43-year-old Steven Downes, combing the area with a helicopter
SEPT 8- Maritime Art, 17thC to the Present Day, Westmorland Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Appleby Public Hall 7.30pm. Sept 9- Joint Mothers' Union, Ladies' Friendship and Women's Fellowship Service, St. Lawrence's, Appleby 7.30pm. The Duddon Valley
CENTURIES of policing history and crime and punishment will be on show at Appleby Police station when visitors are given the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at policing in the town. The police station was formerly the Westmorland county jail
PLANNING applications submitted to Eden District Council include: Culgaith: Extensions, single and two storey, at 4 Eden Heights, for Martin Dacre; proposed first floor over garage/workshop at The Hollies, Newbiggin, for Mr A. Bell. Great Strickland
THE GREEN light to re-open the Warcop to Appleby railway line has led to an expansion in the volunteer team at Eden Valley Railway Trust. The Trust has appointed a buildings and works manager, Keith Lowthian, with his father-in-law Tom Newton second
THE Dufton Show committee is celebrating a bumper year for its 2004 event. Despite poor summer weather for gardeners, entries in all areas, including flowers and produce, were up this year and more than 200 children entered art, crafts and cookery in
ALBERT Young has been presented with the Football Association's long-service medallion, marking more than 50 years in local football. He received the medallion and a lapel badge from Westmorland County FA chairman Gary Aplin at the County FA's August
A LEVEL scoreline was a true reflection of a tightly contested opening fixture for Upper Eden at Underley Park, Kirkby Lonsdale, on Saturday. Neither side gave any quarter and, in a scoreless first half, both seemed equally adept at absorbing each other's
FOOTBALL: Appleby United lost 2-0 to Wetheriggs United in the first round of the Westmorland FA Invitation Trophy on Sunday. Kendal County beat Carleton Rovers 6-0 in the other tie played. Lunesdale were 4-1 winners over Victoria SC in Division 2 of
THERE is an opportunity this week to find out more about an archaeological project that aims to uncover part of Windermere's heritage. The National Trust in Windermere has been working with local people and archaeologists to discover more about the St
COMMUNITY groups in South Lakeland, Eden, north Lancashire and north Yorkshire have the chance to share in a cash bonanza worth more than £270,000. The money is available to worthy causes in the UK from the Gannett Foundation, which is sponsored entirely
AN AWARD-winning Lake District tourist attraction, which pays tribute to world land and water speed record breakers Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell, has a new Bluebird exhibit. Lakeland Motor Museum at Holker Hall now displays a full size, detailed replica
DAZZLING dancers and Raptor Rex the dinosaur are just some of the performers taking part in this year's 35th Kendal Torchlight Carnival on Friday, which will include an after-procession party for the first time. More than 2,000 people are expected to
IF MONSTROUS trucks and roaring engines is your thing and you want a chance to see some of the North West's biggest celebrities then our Truckers Prizetime could be just for you. Truckfest North West is a brand new two-day event featuring a gathering
CUMBRIA Safety Cameras has launched the latest in a series of road safety leaflets which aims to make young drivers aware of some of the dangers that await them after passing their driving tests. The Got A Car 2 Die 4 leaflet is being distributed to
CUMBRIA Safety Cameras has launched the latest in a series of road safety leaflets which aims to make young drivers aware of some of the dangers that await them after passing their driving tests. The Got A Car 2 Die 4 leaflet is being distributed to
CUMBRIA Safety Cameras has launched the latest in a series of road safety leaflets which aims to make young drivers aware of some of the dangers that await them after passing their driving tests. The Got A Car 2 Die 4 leaflet is being distributed to
