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The Villa Levens is a finalist once again

Popular countryside venue in the running to be named as best wedding spot

Mumbai Indian Restaurant is open under new ownership in Kendal

Mumbai Indian Restaurant is open under new ownership in Kendal

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Popular Indian restaurant reopens under new ownership with reduced prices

Mothers in the South Lakes wishing to give birth at a hospital will have to travel to either Barrow or Lancaster.

Mothers in the South Lakes wishing to give birth at a hospital will have to travel to either Barrow or Lancaster.

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Petition launched to 'save' local maternity unit from permanent closure

The force has asked residents to make sure their vehicles and property are secure.

The force has asked residents to make sure their vehicles and property are secure.

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Police ask residents to be vigilant after reports of people trying door handles

Helme Chase Maternity Unit will close for six months.

Helme Chase Maternity Unit will close for six months.

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Birth services at Helme Chase suspended for six months

Castle Stores suffered a 'flash flood' on bank holiday Monday

Castle Stores suffered a 'flash flood' on bank holiday Monday

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Drains blamed after 'flash flood' hits shop and damages items

Burnt mattress as a result of the fire.

Burnt mattress as a result of the fire.

Three fire crews attend evening bedroom blaze

"We're trying to keep music available" - exciting performances coming to Cumbria

The cars that picked up tickets in Elterwater

The cars that picked up tickets in Elterwater

Local government

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Council clamp down on bad Bank Holiday parking in Elterwater

The Veg Patch started in Ambleside at Market Cross

The Veg Patch started in Ambleside at Market Cross

Business in Ambleside starts new venture with Kirkby Lonsdale shop

Absoluxe Suites has been recognised for a brilliant 12 months

Absoluxe Suites has been recognised for a brilliant 12 months

'Best of the best' - Hotel in Cumbria wins TripAdvisor award

Tina Balmer (left) and Rebecca Scott will be showing off their talents at Low Wood Bay

Tina Balmer (left) and Rebecca Scott will be showing off their talents at Low Wood Bay

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Cumbrian artists take centre stage at upcoming gallery exhibition

South Lakeland came in at number six on the list

South Lakeland came in at number six on the list

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South Lakeland ranked as one of the country's leading holiday home hotspot

Belah Bridge Inn

Belah Bridge Inn

Local government

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Pub conversion would kill village residents warning

One of the owners Bilal Dilatamz said the business is so far 'going really well'.

One of the owners Bilal Dilatamz said the business is so far 'going really well'.

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Owner of new eatery wants to give town 'good' fried chicken

Michael and Joseph will be going to the cup final together in the same team

Michael and Joseph will be going to the cup final together in the same team

Father and son will play on same team for upcoming cup final

Lunch at the 2023 Yoga Retreat at Hare Hill Barn overlooking Cartmel Fell

Lunch at the 2023 Yoga Retreat at Hare Hill Barn overlooking Cartmel Fell

Wellbeing expert launches one-day retreat to benefit people's bodies and minds

A look at the week ahead

A look at the week ahead

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A look at the week ahead - the weather forecast for Kendal

Protestors in Kendal on Saturday

Protestors in Kendal on Saturday

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Six months of Kendal campaigning for peace in Gaza

Today's weather forecast for Kendal

Today's weather forecast for Kendal

A cloudy end to the week - today's weather forecast for Kendal

(left to right) Station Manager Pete Kavanagh presented Anthony with his 30-year medal.

(left to right) Station Manager Pete Kavanagh presented Anthony with his 30-year medal.

Jobs and careers

Firefighter awarded medal for his 30 years of 'outstanding' service

Sunny start before clouds and rain arrive - today's forecast for Cumbria

Sunny start before clouds and rain arrive - today's forecast for Cumbria

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Sunny start before clouds and rain arrive - today's forecast for Cumbria

The sale took place at Storth Village Hall

The sale took place at Storth Village Hall

Cancer charity receives funding boost after table top sale

Residents of a Kendal street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery today.

Residents of a Kendal street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery today.

Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

St Mary's school in Kirkby Lonsdale has been celebrating seven months of successful fundraising

St Mary's school in Kirkby Lonsdale has been celebrating seven months of successful fundraising

School in Kirkby Lonsdale raises over £6000 to help its pupils

Mumbai Restaurant will be closing its doors today, April 21.

Mumbai Restaurant will be closing its doors today, April 21.

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Indian restaurant to serve customers 'one last time' after 20 years in business

Gift and interior shop in popular village on sale

Gift and interior shop in popular village on sale

Gift and interior shop in popular village on sale

Local government

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Village 20mph zone set to be enforced through South Lakes village

Children with special needs join Cumbria Freemasons for fishing event

Children with special needs join Cumbria Freemasons for fishing event

Children with special needs join Cumbria Freemasons for fishing event

The incident occurred inside Tesco Express on Highgate, in Kendal.

The incident occurred inside Tesco Express on Highgate, in Kendal.

Police appeal after two men and woman allegedly 'assault each other' inside Tesco

The weather forecast for the week ahead expects cloudy days with sunny spells, according to the Met Office.

The weather forecast for the week ahead expects cloudy days with sunny spells, according to the Met Office.

A look at the week ahead - the weather forecast for Kendal

Cllr Julia Dunlop with performers from The Knotted Project at her Charity Dinner, Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal.

Cllr Julia Dunlop with performers from The Knotted Project at her Charity Dinner, Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal.

Mayor's charity dinner raises thousands for local charities

Kendal Choral Society with the Mayor of Kendal, Cllr Julia Dunlop at their spring concert.

Kendal Choral Society with the Mayor of Kendal, Cllr Julia Dunlop at their spring concert.

Choral society secures grant from town council to help fund new staging

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.

Man arrested after £75,000 worth of suspected drugs seized by police

CancerCare's centre in Kendal

CancerCare's centre in Kendal

Why one woman is using her grief to help people struggling with cancer

PV77 performing at Kendal Rocks last year.

PV77 performing at Kendal Rocks last year.

Full line-up announced for rock festival with 30 acts in aid of charity

Ruby Tuesday Hair Salon on Finkle Street

Ruby Tuesday Hair Salon on Finkle Street

Salon named 'highly recommended' after recent award success

Andrew at the Westmorland Gazette office in 1989.

Andrew at the Westmorland Gazette office in 1989.

'The unsung hero of the Wainwright story' - Andrew Nichol dies aged 91

Levens Choir, based in Kendal, have formed an ensemble called South Lakes Baroque for this project.

Levens Choir, based in Kendal, have formed an ensemble called South Lakes Baroque for this project.

Choir to play concert with programme of pure Vivaldi 'delight'

The New Inn at Yealand closed last May due to a surge in operating costs

The New Inn at Yealand closed last May due to a surge in operating costs

Historic village pub to reopen after nearly a year

Firefighters tackling a van on fire on Friday

Firefighters tackling a van on fire on Friday

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Three incidents in three days - Cumbria crews respond to multiple vehicle fires

Beers will once again be flowing in Kirkby Lonsdale next month

Beers will once again be flowing in Kirkby Lonsdale next month

"What a line up!" - Cumbria beer and music festival makes its return next month

Raymond Watson (centre) collecting his Hall of Fame award

Raymond Watson (centre) collecting his Hall of Fame award

Half a century of teaching - instructor gets inducted into swimming hall of fame

The Holiday Inn team presenting the cheque last week

The Holiday Inn team presenting the cheque last week

Holiday Inn raises over £3500 for hospice through the power of coffee

Will Hutchinson is running for GNAAS

Will Hutchinson is running for GNAAS

Son of heart attack survivor raising money for the charity who saved his dad

Windermere Ferry will be out of action for over a month

Windermere Ferry will be out of action for over a month

Local government

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Windermere Ferry to be out of service from next week for over a month

Hawkshead Brewery in Staveley

Hawkshead Brewery in Staveley

Brewery celebrates Damson Day with release of new beer

The crew showing off their throw line techniques

The crew showing off their throw line techniques

Firefighters highlight the dangers of water during training exercise

Ali and Jenson at their final stop at Anfield

Ali and Jenson at their final stop at Anfield

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Travelling to all 20 Premier League grounds in 24 hours for charity

Sedbergh has had 22 of the lights installed

Sedbergh has had 22 of the lights installed

Sedbergh's eco-friendly initiative aiming to reduce town's light pollution

Pippa Lovell, the owner of Versa on the Isle of Man

Pippa Lovell, the owner of Versa on the Isle of Man

Popular gastropub in Cumbria announces collaboration with Isle of Man chef

Barn Garth in Cartmel

Barn Garth in Cartmel

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Experience the beauty of Cartmel with special 'garden open day'

Mumbai Restaurant will be closing on April 21

Mumbai Restaurant will be closing on April 21

Popular restaurant announces closure after 20 years of serving Kendal

Proposed plan for Pearsall House. Source: Lake District National Park Authority report for Development Control Committee – 4 October 2023

Proposed plan for Pearsall House. Source: Lake District National Park Authority report for Development Control Committee – 4 October 2023

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New hotel plans hit a snag after 'change in circumstances’

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