First celebrations

Endmoor and District First Responders outside The Crooklands Hotel,celebrating the satisfactory completion of Assessments of 5 new responders and the Re-Assessment of the original group. The group have had several "call outs" in the Endmoor, Crooklands and Stainton area. We are always looking for new responders and further information can be found at our website - www.endmoor.org.uk. Photo submitted by Roger Gorman.

Town loses two stores 10:37am today TWO home-ware shops in Kendal have fallen victim to the country's economic woes.

Top award for school

1:49pm Wednesday 30th April 2008

A SCHOOL has been presented with an award for its outstanding work in the community, reports Ian Boydon.

Swimming coaches needed

3:47pm Monday 28th April 2008

Kendal Amateur Swimming Club is looking for volunteer swimming coaches to help train its talented young swimmers. The club is looking for people who have a recognised ASA coaching qualification. Swimming club meets five times a week, so if you can spare half an hour or more please visit the website www.kendalasc.org.uk and follow the contact links to the chairman, Dave Turner.

Motorsport takes centre stage this weekend

6:31pm Saturday 26th April 2008

MOTORING enthusiasts are invited to celebrate all forms of motorsport this weekend at a special open day near Kendal.

Cars targetted on Gillinggate

10:57am Saturday 26th April 2008

POLICE in Kendal are appealing for information after criminal damage was caused to two vehicles parked on Gillinggate this week.

Youth theatre group to hit the London stage

9:33am Friday 25th April 2008

THERE was a buzz around the town this week after news broke that the Brewery Youth Theatre had been chosen to appear at London's National Theatre.

Action group re-forms to fight more Kendal homes

9:32am Friday 25th April 2008

AN ACTION group that first fought to defend land in Kendal from housing developers 12 years ago is re-forming following a new proposal for extra homes on the same site.

No naked ambition at Full Monty audition.

9:31am Friday 25th April 2008

BASHFUL blokes have shied away from attending auditions for Kendal Amateur Operatic Society's production of The Full Monty.

Street repairs may be passed on to residents

8:23am Wednesday 23rd April 2008

HOMEOWNERS living in a South Lakeland street could be forced to pay up to £10,000 for repairs after being told their drains are a danger to public health.

Playground pirate ship fears put to rest

10:30pm Monday 21st April 2008

CONCERNS over a model pirates ship in a new playground in Kendal were addressed at a town council meeting tonight (April 21).

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