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Hawkshead: Explore Beatrix Potter’s favourite tarns and trails

Jan 20, 2025 | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham |John Edmondson

Moss Eccles Tarn, where Beatrix Potter loved to fish (Image: Supplied) Walk By John Edmondson Distance: 9.5 miles (15km); Ascent: 1500 feet (460m); Time: 6 hours Terrain: Mainly good bridleways and footpaths Map: OS Explorer OL7 Start: Hawkshead bus stop, LA22 0NT, grid ref. SD 352 980 From the historic and picturesque village of Hawkshead, this hilly walk explores Beatrix Potter’s beautiful countryside, including her favourite tarns and Esthwaite Water.
Primary school near Kendal rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted

Jan 17, 2025 | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Staveley CofE School (Image: Google Street View) A primary school near Kendal has been rated "Good" in all five areas following a visit from Ofsted inspectors. Staveley CofE School in Brow Lane, Staveley, was given the rating following the recent inspection on November 19 and 20, 2024. This Church of England primary school caters to 84 pupils aged 4 to 11.
Northern aims to replace up to 450 trains with greener models

Jan 17, 2025 | newsandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The publicly owner operator aims to replace around two-thirds of its fleet with a mix of electric, and diesel/electric units over the next decade (Image: Supplied) Up to 450 new trains could be replaced as part of Northern Trains' 'largest ever' fleet investment. The publicly owned operator has begun negotiations with train manufacturers to replace the oldest units in its existing fleet. Most of these have been in service since the 1980s and 90s.
North West NHS issues health warning as flu cases continue to rise

Jan 17, 2025 | wirralglobe.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Flu and other winter illnesses including Covid, RSV and norovirus continue to rise (Image: (Jeff Moore/PA)) NHS leaders in the North West are urging people to take steps now to protect their health as cases of flu and other winter illnesses continue to rise. According to the latest available data, there were 4,863 people in hospital with flu in the North West during the week ending January 5, representing a 27.9 per cent increase from the previous week.
Hexham café bar raises £350 for Tynedale hospice charity

Jan 17, 2025 | hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

(L) Matthew Crowe, Tynedale Hospice at Home and (R) Judith DeVries, Muro Lounge (Image: Supplied) A café bar in Hexham has raised £350 for a hospice charity. Muro Lounge, in Fore Street, Hexham, ran a month-long fundraising initiative, called Lounge Aid, in December 2024 to support Tynedale Hospice at Home. The café bar hosted a series of events, including a quiz night and a cocktail-making class, to gather the funds.
Kendal: Garden centre partners with mental health charity for 2025

Jan 16, 2025 | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

(L to R) Sinead McCann, Growing Well site manager, Jeni Thomas, Beetham Nurseries marketing manager, and Rebecca Batstone, Growing Well partnership manager (Image: Beetham Nurseries) A garden centre has announced a partnership with a Kendal-based mental health charity. Beetham Nurseries has chosen Growing Well as its charity partner for 2025.
Powys drinks company brings in former Irn-Bru mastermind

Jan 15, 2025 | countytimes.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Radnor Hills, the Powys-based soft drinks manufacturer, has appointed Jonathan Kemp as a non-executive director. He will join the board this month, bringing with him over two decades of experience in the drinks industry. Mr Kemp has had a successful career, including 21 years on the board of AG Barr plc as commercial director. During his time at AG Barr, he led the commercial growth of the business and the development of brands such as Irn-Bru and Rubicon.
Summergil School for children with autism set to expand

Jan 15, 2025 | countytimes.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

A Powys school for children with autism is set to expand. Summergil School in Presteigne has been granted permission to increase its pupil numbers from 22 to 50 and to decrease its age registration from five to four. The school, which opened in 2016, is run by Orbis Education and Care, which manages 25 schools, day services, and residential facilities for children and adults in Wales with complex needs associated with autism.
'Spark Wirral' scheme to help budding Wirral entrepreneurs

Jan 14, 2025 | wirralglobe.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Spark Wirral is a fully-funded programme which aims to support aspiring entrepreneurs (Image: Pexels) BUDDING Wirral entrepreneurs are being offered the chance to turn their dream business ideas into reality. Spark Wirral, a fully-funded programme, is looking to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the borough who have digital, creative, or tech-driven ideas that are not yet registered companies.
Kinmel Bay: Work begins on £13 million flood defence project

Jan 14, 2025 | rhyljournal.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The development will see around 80,000 tonnes of rock armour brought in to strengthen current defences (Image: Supplied) Work on a £13 million flood defence project in Kinmel Bay is underway. The development between Towyn and Kinmel Bay will see around 80,000 tonnes of rock armour brought in to strengthen the current defences. Clwyd West MS Darren Millar recently visited the site to meet workers and find out more about the project.