Former teacher raises thousands in memory of her young daughter
A TOUGH mother who is currently battling stage four cancer has raised more than £9,000 in memory of her much-loved daughter.
Dog escapes death thanks to ‘angels'
A DOG owner has praised the local vets as ‘angels’ after helping his three month old puppy escape from the brink of death.
Curious mink spotted along the river bank in South Lakes
THIS lovely photo of a curious mink was taken by Gazette Camera club member John Dodds. He spotted the creature along the River Kent in Kendal.
Unseen treasure given to poet's Lake District home
TREASURED paintings belonging to William Wordsworth which have not been seen for generations has been given to Rydal Mount, the poet’s home near Ambleside.
School cheers to outstanding Ofsted report
A SPECIALIST independent school is celebrating after achieving a glowing report in its latest inspection.
Classic vinyl: This is an album that should be in everybody’s collection
FEW American pop acts have gathered as much affection as the talented Lovin’ Spoonful.
Lake District care home receives glowing inspection report
A LAKE District care home has received praise for its ‘exceptional’ effective treatment of its residents following its latest inspection.
Classic Vinyl: Songs that make a grown man cry
THERE is a very old saying, "It's Enough to Make A Grown Man Cry" a phrase used to describe being "overwhelmed with emotion", which sums up the songs of Tom Waits which have been known to make grown men cry.
Grandfather nearly lost his sight after his grandson shot him by accident
A GRANDFATHER is recovering after almost being blinded in one eye when his grandson accidentally shot him with a toy gun.
Landscape charity cheers to handover of woodlands
STAFF from a Lake District landscape charity celebrated a landmark occasion in the organisation’s work with a trip to Rusland Valley.
