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News, Sport, Weather, Events and more across Kendal and the Lake District in Cumbria from the team at the Westmorland Gazette newspaper.
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Oxenholme road set to close for highway works
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (100+ words) A road closure is planned for highway works in Oxenholme. From September 15, the B6254 will be closed from a point about 170 metres southeast of its junction with Hayclose Lane for approximately 200 metres. The closure is expected to last for about two…...
Locals urged to 'discover things they do not know' as town celebrates heritage
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (312+ words) Locals are being encouraged to 'discover things they do not know' as a Cumbrian town celebrates its rich heritage. Heritage Open Days week is being marked between September 11 and 20 with several events being conducted in Kendal as part of the…...
Kirkby Lonsdale butchers reaches finals in five UK Sausage Week competiton categories
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (355+ words) A Kirkby Lonsdale butcher has reached the finals in five categories of the 2026 UK Sausage Week competition. Dales Traditional Butchers Ltd, on Market Street, was named among the finalists on September 8. The independent shop is one of the most shortlisted…...
New record shop opens to booming business from local vinyl hunters
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (727+ words) A new record shop has opened in the centre of Kendal and business has been booming. Revolving Eye Records opened on Saturday, August 27, on the New Shambles, with queues at the door as punters rifled through their collection of vinyls…...
Brathay Trust marks 80 years with free family celebration
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (318+ words) A charity is celebrating 80 years of empowering young people with a free family event. Brathay Trust, based in Ambleside, is marking the milestone with a community celebration at Brathay Hall on Saturday, September 26. The event will run from 3pm to 8pm and…...
In Pictures: Heave, ho and away they go at Braemar Gathering
1+ week, 1+ day ago (185+ words) Westmorland Gazette In Pictures: Heave, ho and away they go at Braemar Gathering One of the world’s most famous Highland Games has been held in Aberdeenshire, attracting members of the royal family and international spectators. Held close to the royal…...
When crowds gathered to watch Tour of Britain whizz through Cumbria in 2016
1+ week, 2+ day ago (396+ words) Cumbria hosts Stage Two of the Tour of Britain from Carlisle to Kendal. The race passes along Lowther Street (Image: Archive) Cycling fans lined the roads of the Lake District in September 2016 as the Tour of Britain whizzed through Cumbria....
Food Theatre showcases our finest local produce
1+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) Showcasing our fine food Westmorland Gazette Food Theatre showcases our finest local produce Food has become one of the biggest attractions at the Westmorland County Show, and 2026 offers an exceptional programme in the Food Theatre. Organised in partnership with Cumbria…...
See a film at Brewery Arts this weekend for just £4
1+ week, 4+ day ago (196+ words) CINEMA fans can enjoy big screen entertainment for just £4 as part of a nationwide celebration. Brewery Arts is taking part in National Cinema Weekend and offering discounted tickets on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, as part of a UK-wide event…...
Kendal business receives national recognition from Dragons' Den star
1+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) A BUSINESS has received national recognition from retail entrepreneur and former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis. Heather Anne Home Fragrance, based in Kendal and founded by Heather Close, was named a 2026 Small Business Sunday (#SBS) winner, making it one of…...