6+ hour, 32+ min 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…...

5+ day, 6+ 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…...

5+ day, 20+ 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…...

1+ week, 1+ 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....

1+ week, 1+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (371+ words) A free festival celebrating live music, community, and culture is coming to a Kendal town this September. The Kendal Music Festival will take place on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5. The event, organised by Kendal BID, will feature a packed…...

2+ week, 30+ min ago   (107+ words) A lucky street in Kendal is celebrating after landing a £1,000 win in a Postcode Lottery draw. Every ticket holder with the postcode LA9 7JB picked up the prize, with Helme Drive named as the winning street in Friday's draw. As well as…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (279+ words) Here are the latest planning applications lodged by Westmorland and Furness Council, featuring proposals for tree works, home extensions, and changes of use. Among the applications are plans for the conversion of a former medical practice into a home, a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (228+ words) A crowd favourite band will return to Kendal for a finale performance.. The Seals will perform at Brewery Arts in Kendal on Sunday, August 30, as part of the centre's Summer Sundays programme, which features free events in the garden throughout…...