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Police were called at 20:33hours on Monday (26 November) to reports a Vauxhall Corsa had been found crashed on Kellet Lane. The vehicle was travelling from Nether Kellet in the direction of Halton when it collided with a wall. Officers and paramedics attended but the driver- a 27-year-old Lancaster woman – was sadly pronounced dead […]
Local health bosses have agreed to increase contracts of local NHS Dental practices in the South Lakes so they can see and treat more patients after a campaign by MP Tim Farron. Earlier this month Tim warned of a crisis in local NHS dentistry, with there being next to no vacancies for adults in the […]
Police have arrested two men following the report of a suspicious incident in Ambleside. The incident occurred at 1.30pm on the 22nd November near Galava Roman Fort. No one was hurt during this incident. A 43-year-old man from Windermere and a 35-year-old man from Ambleside were arrested on suspicion of Kidnap. They have been released […]
Two fire engines from Blackpool and South Shore were called to a fire involving a camper van on Talbot Road, Blackpool. Firefighters used two hose reels and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Visitor-focused businesses in Sedbergh and Dent are being offered free expert advice on how to better promote themselves and spread the word about what they have to offer. The free Sedbergh & Dent Business Engagement Event has been organised by Cumbria Tourism in partnership with South Lakeland District Council. The event is open to all […]
Low cost all-day parking is boosting the funds at Kendal Snowsports Club. Every penny raised by the introduction of £1 a day parking is now helping the club to plan for the future. Earlier this year South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) reached an agreement to use part of the club’s land at Canal Head as […]
Kendal Police are investigating a theft that occurred overnight on the 23rd November into the 24th in which a roof-top tent was stolen from a vehicle. The incident occurred on Fairfield Lane, Kendal. Offenders have removed several large bolts which attached the property to a vehicle before stealing it. Anyone with any information or witnessed […]
In 2018, Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID) purchased 3,000 giant poppies to help commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the end of World War One, the formation of the Royal Air Force and Armed Forces Day. Such is the response and generosity from local businesses and the public that BID managed to raise an extra […]
Police were called around 5:15 pm Friday (23 November) following reports of a collision close to junction 3 on the Westbound carriageway. The collision involved a Jaguar F-Pace R Sports car and a Peugeot 308. Emergency services attended and the driver of the Jaguar was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead […]
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will table a motion in the House of Commons this week, calling on the Government to shelve plans for a 3.2% rise in rail ticket prices in the New Year. Tim is joining calls from three former Conservative ministers, Grant Shapps, Michael Fallon and Tim Loughton, for the Department for […]
