ULVERSTON landmarks have become the set for a new film depicting the untold story of the town’s most famous son — comic actor Stan Laurel. Brian Worthington, of Wigan, a life-long fan of Laurel and Hardy, decided to make the film Laurel Before
ASPIRING young leaders from Cumbria could benefit from a new leadership and participation programme after the Brathay Trust secured £600,000 funding. The Trust aims to roll out a new programme to inspire young people to become more successful, confident
STAFF and students at The Lakes School enjoyed double success this week when their improved performance was noted by two national organisations. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust commended the Troutbeck Bridge school for being one of the most
FARMERS are being invited to take part in a ‘cheese school’ where they can learn the unique processes and techniques behind making the dairy product. Local award-winning cheese maker Martin Gott, of Cartmel Cheeses, will be joined by Spanish cheese expert
TWO South Lakeland arts groups say they are determined to carry on, despite losing their annual Arts Council subsidies. Ulverston-based Lanternhouse and Lake District Summer Music (LDSM) lost grants amounting to more than £350,000 after Arts
Grandy Nook cafe is conveniently placed in Vicarage Lane, Hawkshead, close to where the footpath from Grizedale Forest enters the village. It is a pretty, diminutive eating spot with a traditional feel. You know the sort of thing — low beams, wavey walls
A FURNESS student is looking forward to getting her hands dirty when she heads to Uganda in July to build classrooms for local children. Sarah McKeever, 20, will climb Scafell Pike and swim across Windermere as she hopes to raise £600 towards equipment
AN ULVERSTON resident desperately tried to rescue a neighbour as a grill pan fire filled her flat with smoke. Dad-of-one Peter Bailey was watching television with his girlfriend, Tracy Singleton, when he noticed their Ullswater Close flat was
GREEN-FINGERED Queen Katherine School pupils have launched a community garden to help beat anti-social behaviour. Crowds gathered on a strip of land at the rear of Meadow View Nursery, off Appleby Road, on Saturday, to start the transformation
A FURNESS woman, who penned her first book after a string of traumatic events in her life, is now selling her poetry nationally. Mary-Clare Armitstead, an osteopath in Ulverston, has just released her debut book, Moving Forward, which is selling at major
Art lovers and visitors to Grizedale Forest will be able to take a peek into the past as the Forestry Commission opens up its art archive to the public for the first time. An exhibition of work by renowned sculptor Keir Smith is set to open this
SOUTH Lakeland tattoo artists have seen a boost in business as firemen, pop fans and grandmas all succumb to the body art craze. Owners of Sweeney Todd in Kendal say they have seen an increased interest sparked by celebrity endorsements and
POLICE are trying to trace Raymond Wilson, 73, from Workington, who was reported missing after failing to return home from a camping trip. Raymond is described as a white male, medium build, 5'4", with short grey hair. He is clean shaven, wears
RESIDENTS are being asked to surrender any ivory they may own as part of an international amnesty. Ivory items such as souvenirs, trinkets or jewellery can be handed in to a number of police stations across Lancashire as part of a show of support
SOUTH Lakeland students have had a hand in shaping the Government’s latest education policy set to replace the Education Maintenance Allowance. Education secretary Michael Gove’s new £180m bursary scheme for low-income 16 to 19-year-olds has almost entirely
THE sleepy village of Cartmel will be abuzz when Chief Dan George makes his Grand National bow at Aintree on Saturday. James Moffatt and 11-year-old The Chief are being tipped for a strong run over the 4m 4f course, with betting markets offering
GARDENERS’ World presenter Carol Klein has been confirmed as the special guest at The Holker Garden Festival June 3 and 5. Call 015395-58838 for tickets.
A MAN who got disorientated while laying an aniseed trail for hounds was found today. Kendal and Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Teams were called out at 9.20pm last night to conduct a major search in the Howgills, near Tebay, after it was reported
COMMUNITY spirit powered a local event after an eight-hour power cut threatened to see it cancelled. Residents rallied around on Saturday to put on a memorial tea party in Hutton Roof for 85 people despite the power cut, which meant cakes could
CUMBRIA Police will share firearms and helicopters with five forces to save money. The operation, which also involves Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales, could begin in the summer. A Regional Air Support Unit will be
THE changing face England’s education system has arrived in Kendal as both of the town’s secondaries started their first week as Academy schools. Governors at Queen Katherine School on Appleby Road and Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, voted
A SCHOOLGIRL who became the youngest canoe coach in the UK is hoping that local youngsters will help her to raise £4,000. Eloise Chambers, 16, is hosting canoe and kayak sessions in the Easter holiday as part of a four-month fundraising project
A SOUTH Lakeland charity has won a national award for its work using agriculture to help mental health recovery. Growing Well, based at Low Sizergh Farm near Kendal, was crowned British Enterprise Champion at the Countryside Alliance (CA) awards in the
A 22-year-old man who fell into Ullswater Lake this morning while canoeing has died. Police were called to the lake at 8:39am following an emergency call stating that a man had 'got into difficulties' on the choppy water. Police, The
A POPULAR visitor attraction in Bowness is in the running for a prestigious award for excellence. Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House project by Lakeland Arts Trust – one of Britain's finest surviving arts and crafts house by M.H.Baillie Scott - has
ARNSIDE and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been named winner in the UK’s biggest ever creative competition to combat climate change. The AONB secured the top slot in the workplace category with their idea to convert farm
NINE border collie pups which would make ideal sheep dogs for Cumbrian farmers are looking for new homes. Eighteen-month-old rescued sheep dog Snip gave birth to the puppies recently at Milnthorpe Kennels and Cattery, but the business is struggling to
NINE border collie pups which would make ideal sheep dogs for Cumbrian farmers are looking for new homes. Eighteen-month-old rescued sheep dog Snip gave birth to the puppies recently at Milnthorpe Kennels and Cattery, but the business is struggling
FOUR jobs have gone at Furness firm Wax Lyrical as it aims to combat rising prices. The spiralling cost of petrol, which is used to make the candles at the Lindal-in-Furness plant, which is situated in London Road, has hit the firm and meant
