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NewsWestmorland Gazette

Council-run care service told it requires improvement due to safety & leadership

A council-run social care service in Kendal has been told it requires improvement due to safety and leadership concerns.

11 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Remanded: Man charged with arson with intent to endanger life following flat blaze

A man allegedly committed arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a property in Kendal the day after being released from custody.

10 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Kendal Town Hall and South Lakeland House close for weekend power works

A major power shutdown is set to temporarily close Kendal Town Hall, South Lakeland House, and the South Lakeland House car park.

8 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Kendal house with original Victorian loo selling for first time in four decades

A Grade II listed Arts and Crafts style house has come up for sale for the first time in over four decades for £775,000.

6 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Crash in Kendal town centre closes road

A road has been closed in Kendal town centre this afternoon (June 5) following a crash, Cumbria Police has confirmed.

5 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

MP says Cumbria cancer patients need treatment closer to home

An MP is calling for a new radiotherapy centre in Kendal, warning that cancer patients in south Cumbria face long journeys for treatment - and that those journeys are set to get even longer.

5 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

More power issues in Kendal as town centre traffic lights hit with rush hour fault

Rush hour motorists in Kendal were left confused today (June 4) because of a power issue that left key traffic lights in the town centre not working.

4 June 2026
BBC Cumbria

The indoor climbing wall where legends honed their craft

Well, can you believe it? Kendal's very own indoor climbing wall is celebrating a massive 30 years! It's been a real hub for our community, with some incredible climbers honing their skills right here on our doorstep.

4 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Kendal Pride reveals first town centre procession and 25 free events

Kendal Pride has unveiled its programme ahead of this year’s festival weekend, with a new town centre procession and more than 25 free activities planned.

4 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Town centre shops in Kendal forced shut by major power cut

Oh dear, a bit of a disruption for our lovely Kendal town centre this week! A major power cut meant many of our favourite local businesses had to temporarily close their doors. We hope everyone is back up and running soon!

3 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Kendal beautician speaks out about the impact of no-show clients

Missed appointments and last-minute cancellations are taking a personal and financial toll on salons and wellness businesses.

3 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Winner of prestigious Wainwright Award for 2025/26 announced

The winner of the prestigious Wainwright Award for 2025/26 has been announced by Kendal Town Council.

3 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Man in 40s arrested after armed police deployment in Kendal

A man in his forties has been arrested after armed police were deployed in Kendal town centre.

2 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Man arrested after house fire at property in Kendal

A man has been arrested following a house fire at a property on Kirkland in Kendal earlier today (June 2), Cumbria Police have said.

2 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Armed police attend address in Kendal town centre

Armed police attended an address in Kendal town centre this afternoon (June 2).

2 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Emergency services attend fire in Kendal

One person has been evacuated from a property in Kendal following a house fire, the fire service has said.

2 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

MP calls for courts to be brought back to Kendal after six years without one

The local MP has called for greater access to courts in his constituency after it was promised by a previous government.

1 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Speed devices to be installed on Kendal roads ahead of 20mph rollout

Kendal Town Council has approved up to £25,000 to install speed devices on up to eight roads in the town as Westmorland and Furness Council prepares to introduce 20mph limits.

1 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Daughter pays tribute to much-loved Kendal musician father who has died aged 88

The daughter of Maurice 'SOS' Wilson, well-known and much-loved figure in the Kendal music scene, has paid tribute to her father after he died earlier this year.

1 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Couple welcome baby boy year on from stillbirth that triggered fundraising efforts

Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn, from Kendal, who have been fundraising in honour of their stillborn son Romeo to help others who have been through similar experiences have welcomed a new baby boy

1 June 2026

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