TERRIBLE conditions and a terrific display by visiting Leek Town goalkeeper conspired to send Kendal to a 1-0 defeat against their fellow relegation strugglers at the Planet Conservatories Stadium on Saturday. The result sees Leek leapfrog Kendal, who
AN historic South Lakeland building could be transformed into a luxury self-catering holiday park if planners give the proposal the green light. Merlewood, near Grange-over-Sands, was built for the Manchester businessman Alfred Binyon in 1853. But the
SOAPSTAR Superstar Leon Lopez will be joining local bands in a special event at Morecambe's Dome next Friday (March 23). Leon, who appeared on the TV celebrity talent show and also stars in Channel 4's Hollyoaks In The City, will be guest compere as
AN MP has made a fresh formal complaint about proposed cuts to Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital. Tim Farron, the MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has sent the complaint to the Healthcare Commission, the independent inspection body for the NHS.
THERE is a new start time for this year's 10-mile Wilson Run at Sedbergh School. The runners - mainly sixth-formers and both boys and girls - get away at 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon. For anyone wishing to walk the route before the race, a guided walk
A COUPLE from South Lakeland are on cloud nine after a pair of rare birds of prey swooped into their home for the second year running. Experts are fretting over the fate of the kestrel whose populations are believed to be declining across Britain. But
RESIDENTS living in a South Lakeland town's conservation area have reacted angrily to letters from South Lakeland District Council calling on them to apply for planning permission for satellite dishes. SLDC enforcement officer Mark Balderson said the
A SCHEME designed to cut back on car crime, arson and anti social behaviour in Cumbria is starting to reap rewards, according to figures released this week. In 2006, 63 youngsters from Cumbria were referred to the Youth Offending Referral Programme (
NETHERFIELD Cricket Club's new professional and a couple of well-known former holders of the office did the club proud as the opening matches in ICC World Cup took place. South African swing bowler Charl Langeveldt chipped in with a wicket 221-run victory
A WEEK to celebrate the best of the Lake District's farm shops went off with a 'banger' after curious members of the public were kept entertained with a demonstration of sausage-making skills. A dozen businesses from throughout the county, calling themselves
THIS weekend's game with Leek Town is Kendal's cup final, says manager Lee Ashcroft. The sides are separated by just three points and Leek have a game in hand. The prize for the winner is to stay clear of 19th place in the UniBond League Premier
