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NewsWestmorland Gazette

Latest policing priorities for South Lakes set out as 'targeted patrols' begin

The update was provided by the South Lakes NPT this week, with concerns focused on local safety, anti-social behaviour, and environmental issues.

27 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

'Too many' visitors causing illegal parking disruption, says leading councillor

More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge areas of the Lake District by the South Lakes Police.

25 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Lake District business set to expand with new store in tourist hotspot

Earlier this month, Pure Lakes Skincare announced that they were opening the new store to complement its site in Ambleside.

25 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Booths teams up with care provider in dementia-friendly shopping initiative

A dementia-friendly shopping experience is at the heart of an expanding partnership between Home Instead South Lakes and Booths supermarkets.

24 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Police issue more than 30 fines to cars parked dangerously in crackdown

More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge area during a day of enforcement patrols targeting dangerous and inconsiderate parking, South Lakes Police said.

22 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Peppa the pig gives birth to litter of piglets at Lakeland Maze Farm Park

Visitors were amazed to see the arrival of more than 20 adorable little piglets at a popular family attraction in the South Lakes.

22 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

How local partnerships and innovation are making a real difference to Windermere

Over the past year, United Utilities, South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) and YMCA Lakeside have come together proving that when local organisations work in partnership, they can deliver real environmen

21 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Lake District hotel doubles profits as Thwaites posts 'strong' financial results

A lakeside hotel in Cumbria has doubled its profits "year on year" - contributing to what its owner Thwaites hailed as a "very strong" financial performance.

21 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Lake District students showed 'resilience' in strong year of GCSE results

Pupils at The Lakes School were said to have shown 'great character and perseverance' with results 'indicating further improvement' across the board.

20 August 2026
BBC Lancashire

Teen's family to help water safety lakes review

News has reached us about a deeply concerning review into water safety measures at a local tarn following a tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the family as they help with this important review to ensure the safety of our beautiful lakes and waters for everyone.

20 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Five Lake District National Trust days out with waterfalls and walks, ending in cafés

Waterfalls, medieval manor houses, and tranquil lakeshore walks await visitors at some of the Lake District’s most popular National Trust sites.

20 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

South Lakes curling team inspired on the ice by British Olympic star

Last week, the Kentside Probus Club curling team were shocked to share the ice at the Barton Grange Flower Bowl with the Olympian.

18 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Membership continues to grow for South Lakes group supporting retirees

South Lakes u3a has a number of events planned in September as part of the thousands of experiences it organises for its members.

18 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Five teens rescued after getting into difficulty while pitching tent at Lakes tarn

Five teenagers were rescued after getting into difficulty while camping on a fell.

14 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Lake District gateway property with vape shop tenant hits the market

A retail unit in the centre of the "Gateway to the Lakes" is up for sale.

13 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

South Lakes pub transformed into community arts space

The Royal Oak in Lindale, a popular food pub near Grange-over-Sands, is now hosting monthly exhibitions featuring guest artists like Marianne Birkby.

12 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Mountaineer's fury after discovering illegal campsite in Borrowdale area of lakes

An illegal campsite and campfire have reignited calls for tougher action to protect one of Cumbria’s most treasured beauty spots.

10 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Person in their 80s living alone among victims targeted by young people

South Lakes NPT shared the information last week in the hope that residents would talk to their children about the real-world impact of their actions.

10 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Kendal and South Lakes death notices from The Westmorland Gazette

The Westmorland Gazette has published 15 death notices this week to pay tribute to those we have lost recently.

9 August 2026
Westmorland Gazette

South Lakes Islamic Centre appeals for donations as influencer urges final push

Instagram creator Zaid El-Omar has urged supporters to help complete the final phase of the South Lakes Islamic Centre, with organisers hoping to open the new mosque and community hub in the coming we

9 August 2026

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