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The Best Guide for the LA8 Area
LA8 news, reviews and local events in LA8 areas like Kendal, Sedbergh, Natland, and communities in LA8.
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Published: Thu, 21/02/2008 21:24
From 18 Jan - 5 April The Abbot Hall Art Gallery will exhibit over thirty paintings of one of the most prominent British painters of the post-war period. Prunella Clough (1919-99).
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Published: Thu, 07/08/2008 11:27
Exactly one week after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Workington, police are revisiting the scene to speak to people who may have been in the area when the attack took place.
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Published: Tue, 05/08/2008 13:17
Take a trip to Dentdale Show running over the August Bank Holiday weekend...
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Published: Tue, 05/08/2008 12:03
Due to the anticipated closure of the Post Office, we would wish to give notice that the private side of our business (newspapers etc.) will close permanently at 12.30 pm on Sunday 3rd August 2008.
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Published: Thu, 17/07/2008 22:47
Cumbria Youth Alliance invites you to take part in our Art Competition to design a cover for our annual report
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Published: Thu, 17/07/2008 22:22
Barney Cashman at the age of 47 wants to join the sexual revolution before it's too late, but Barney Cashman is a gentle sober soul with a true blue wife of 23 years and absolutely no experience in adultery, so he fails in each of three seductions.
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Published: Wed, 16/07/2008 21:10
Ivy is 86-yrs-old and has been missing from her home in Kirkby Lonsdale since yesterday
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Published: Tue, 15/07/2008 21:28
Contingency plans to redeploy non-striking county council staff to essential services will be carried out in Cumbria to counter the effects of national industrial action by the trade unions Unison and Unite on July 16th & 17th.
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Published: Sat, 28/06/2008 15:11
Ulverston's annual carnival parade takes place on Saturday 5 July. Events in the town centre will be ongoing for most of the day and a road closure has been granted for the streets
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Published: Sat, 28/06/2008 14:47
Cumbria Constabulary launched their 2009 Respect Calendar Competition Thursday 26th June
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Published: Wed, 25/06/2008 13:18
Cumbria Police today announced the three winners of their online LEGO® competition.
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Published: Tue, 24/06/2008 16:35
Sedbergh's biennial Music Festival will run from 13th to 29th June 2008
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Published: Sat, 21/06/2008 11:58
Police are continuing to appeal for the public's help to trace 73-year-old Patrick Allan
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Published: Thu, 19/06/2008 22:53
As part of Age Concern South Lakeland's 30th year Celebrations they are very pleased to offer a special evening of entertainment.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 09:30
Cumbrian secondary school pupils are set to name their favourite book....
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Published: Mon, 16/06/2008 20:17
Today marks the start of National Neighbourhood Watch Week .....
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Published: Mon, 16/06/2008 12:58
Information day at kendal Fire Station for families aiming to provide safety advice.
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Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 11:55
The children's area in Kendal library will be closed for refurbishment from midday on Monday 16 June to Tuesday 24 June inclusive.
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Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 11:14
Cumbria Constabulary drafted in an extra 100 officers to help police as more crowds than ever flocked to Appleby for the annual gypsy and traveller horse fair.
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Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 11:05
Award-winning Cumbrian author Sarah Hall will be visiting Kendal library later this month to read from her latest book, The Carhullan Army.
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Published: Tue, 10/06/2008 08:37
This is your opportunity to make a difference to local policing...
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Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 16:12
Police in North Yorkshire are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision on the A684, approximately two miles outside of Hawes.
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Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 14:07
Police in Barrow are trying to trace two men in connection with the thefts of two digital televisions from the Tesco Metro store on Flass Lane.
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Published: Sat, 07/06/2008 11:50
Milnthorpe Family Centre has been chosen to host the official re-launch of the county's children's centres
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Published: Sat, 07/06/2008 11:43
On Saturday 14th June 2008 the annual Dalton Carnival Parade will take place, commencing at 1pm. The procession will form in Prince Street from approximately midday.
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Published: Tue, 03/06/2008 23:18
Cumbria Constabulary have teamed up with LEGO® to offer children throughout the county the chance to win a VIP tour of the local police station and a new LEGO® CITY police station.
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Published: Tue, 03/06/2008 14:37
Cumbria County Council is teaming up with Word Market to offer budding authors a series of specially themed writing workshops.
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Published: Tue, 03/06/2008 11:00
Cumbria will mark National Recycling Week 2008 with a series of events and road shows around the county.
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Published: Fri, 23/05/2008 21:15
A touring exhibition originated by the School of Design, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Published: Fri, 23/05/2008 21:06
An exhibition curated by Craig Hartley, Senior Assistant Keeper of Prints at the Fitzwilliam Museum
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Published: Wed, 21/05/2008 23:13
An Opportunity to Feed Your Senses - On Sunday 1 June 2008, hundreds of farmers across the country will be opening their gates to the public.
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Published: Mon, 19/05/2008 19:09
Bike Week, the UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event, has teamed up with Nokia to challenge families to get out of their cars, step away from the TV and get on their bikes.
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Published: Fri, 16/05/2008 23:31
AboutMyArea HQ received an urgent call from ITV to action for contributors for a new episode of Trinny and Susannah
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Published: Thu, 15/05/2008 16:58
National Tackling Drugs Week (19-23 May)
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Published: Thu, 15/05/2008 16:33
Police can confirm that a female pedestrian has died in hospital following a collision on Blackhall Road in Kendal today.
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Published: Wed, 14/05/2008 23:35
Police are appealing for information after a Specialised Allez racing road pedal cycle valued at £500 was stolen from the rear of Churchill's Hotel in Ambleside.
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Published: Wed, 14/05/2008 23:21
Pupils from The Queen Katherine and Kendal Kirkbie Schools will be showing their respect in an exhibition of artwork next week.
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Published: Mon, 12/05/2008 21:01
The Windermere Ferry service will be suspended for several hours on Wednesday, May 14th, for the annual cable change.
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Published: Mon, 12/05/2008 10:11
Free belly dancing lessons and internet taster sessions are being laid-on for Cumbrian library goers to promote this year's Adult Learners' Week (17-23 May).
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Published: Sat, 10/05/2008 15:39
DEFRA warns that the first summer smog of 2008 is likely because of the warm weather forcast for England & Scotland
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Published: Thu, 08/05/2008 23:06
Compost bin drumming from Cumbrian schoolchildren will be the highlight of Compost Awareness Week in the county.
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Published: Sun, 04/05/2008 16:31
Celebration of the memory of Dickie Doodle.
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Published: Sun, 04/05/2008 11:18
Exhibition and demonstration from Lancs & Lakes Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers.
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 20:15
Cumbria County Council's libraries will be delving into the past for this year’s Local History Month.
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Published: Sun, 27/04/2008 18:47
Local ‘early birds' will have the chance to discover the secrets of the dawn chorus at a special event at the RSPB's Leighton Moss nature reserve in Silverdale on Sunday 4 May.
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Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 11:54
Springtime is the perfect time to pull on the walking boots, get out in fresh air and take part in a local Macmillan Cancer Support Walk Wonder event, powered by npower.
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Published: Fri, 25/04/2008 12:22
Cumbria Police Authority launches a recruitment campaign today (24 April) aimed at attracting a new External Independent Member for its Standards Committee.
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Published: Tue, 22/04/2008 22:35
The beautiful Gardens of Dentdale will be open to the public for two glorious days in June.
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Published: Tue, 22/04/2008 14:55
The National Union of Teachers is planning industrial action on Thursday 24 April, parents should be aware that some schools may be affected...
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Published: Sun, 20/04/2008 14:04
If not why not? If you haven't then you are not only missing out on helping a good cause but you're missing out on snaping up some real bargains too.
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Published: Mon, 14/04/2008 13:14
Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A595 at Moota on Saturday 12th April have today renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
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Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 23:50
Generous Kendal shoppers help keep Sea Cadets afloat ......
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Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 13:32
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a serious road traffic collision involving one vehicle on the A684 near Sedbergh at 1:30am this morning.
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Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 13:28
Police are carrying out a fatal collision enquiry following a serious road traffic collision on the A595 last night, in which four people died.
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Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 12:39
Local Council elections take place on Thursday 1st May. Unless people are included on the electoral register, they cannot vote.
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Published: Sun, 13/04/2008 00:54
Police, fire and ambulance crews remain at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A595 at Moota....
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Published: Tue, 08/04/2008 23:34
As an independent local charity, we have to raise all our own funds to support our work with older people. So Join us for an evening of fundraising, fun & fashion ...
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Published: Tue, 08/04/2008 22:27
"...the greatest socialist folksinger of his generation"
...Tony Benn
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Published: Tue, 08/04/2008 17:41
Police investigating the death of Jane Wilson are appealing for people who knew the popular mother of two to contact the enquiry team.
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Published: Tue, 08/04/2008 13:13
This years annual parish council meeting saw the people of Dent begin to take action against the axing of their Post Office ......
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Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 11:53
Tim Farron will run and cycle the 24 mile route from the Langdale Valley to Westmorland General Hospital to help challenge the closure of the heart & stroke units at the hospital.
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Published: Thu, 20/03/2008 15:52
The only person that can start the cycle of respect is you.
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Published: Tue, 18/03/2008 22:59
The Leader of Cumbria County Council has urged the Post Office to extend its six-week consultation time on its plans to close dozens of branches in the county.....
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Published: Tue, 18/03/2008 15:15
Police Officers in Cumbria are urging motorists to drive safely this Easter to avoid the tragic spate of serious and fatal road collisions that hit the county during Easter 2007.
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Published: Mon, 17/03/2008 13:22
Cumbria County Council will continue to provide key services over the Easter period. What follows are details of opening times, out-of-hours contacts and other relevant information
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Published: Mon, 17/03/2008 08:36
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to win a luxury break in an AONB with Premier Cottages!
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Published: Sun, 16/03/2008 09:41
The Brewery Arts Centre Kendal has Easter covered. With workshops from dance to decorating eggs there is something fun and active for the kids to do all holiday...
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Published: Thu, 13/03/2008 20:18
Firefighters from Kendal will be showing Cumbria’s High Sheriff, Clare Hensman, how they are helping schoolchildren to develop a burning passion for maths this Friday (14 March).
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Published: Wed, 12/03/2008 22:57
Vague Theatre Company presents the fast moving class room comedy 'Teechers' by John Godber...
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Published: Wed, 12/03/2008 10:48
Thirty-eight Easter eggs, and Peter Rabbit, will be hopping along to the County Hall in Kendal this Friday (14 March) to highlight the need for more adoptive parents in the county.
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Published: Tue, 11/03/2008 23:11
In response to the severe weather warnings issued by the Met Office today Cumbria Police are urging members of the public to be prepared for strong winds in exposed areas with the
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Published: Mon, 10/03/2008 16:48
Cumbria Police today renewed their appeal for information following a fatal collision on the M6 at the weekend.
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Published: Mon, 10/03/2008 12:36
The Festival happens annually on the last weekend in June. Featuring music, comedy, street theatre, dance, puppetry and storytelling all adding to the superb atmosphere ....
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Published: Fri, 07/03/2008 14:12
Drivers can polish up on their home and road safety knowledge while they get their cars washed at fire stations around Cumbria.
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Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 23:32
Were you on or near Main St, Sedbergh in the early hours of Saturday morning, 1st March? If so, you could help police solve an alleged rape case!
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Published: Mon, 03/03/2008 16:39
Women across Barrow are being invited to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2008.
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Published: Mon, 03/03/2008 16:25
Women across the Lake District are being invited to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2008.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 19:34
Conditions for cyclists will be addressed at the next meeting of the Upper Kent Neighbourhood Forum!
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 19:08
The furture of old railway line from Hincaster to Marsh Lane at Milnthorpe are on the agenda of the next Kent Estuary Neighbourhood Forum.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 18:03
This Mother’s Day, Sunday 2nd March, is a time to spoil your mum - but you need not spoil mother earth at the same time.
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