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Meet Hattie the endangered red panda who has arrived at Cumbrian zoo
Hattie, a one-year-old female red panda, will now be living at the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, a small zoo near Milnthorpe.
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Hattie, a one-year-old female red panda, will now be living at the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, a small zoo near Milnthorpe.
Two people were arrested following a break in at a Milnthorpe zoo.
A royal python has been rescued after it was found in a woodland area near Milnthorpe.
A member of the public reported to police that they believed they had seen a large python snake in the area of Leighton Beck Road, Slack Head near Milnthorpe at around 9pm on August 6.
South Lakes NPT shared the advice on August 7 after the sighting had been reporting the day before near Milnthorpe.
Lynne Jackson died at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on November 22, 2025, two days after a fire at her home in Milnthorpe.
Students at Dallam School in Milnthorpe taking part in an anti-bullying initiative have completed all three available badges.
Prior approval for a general purpose agricultural building under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5b & 5c (contamination) and 6 (construction method statement) attached to planning permission 2024/2210/FPA
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof forming accessible roof terrace together with associated external alterations
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 2026/0781/HOU (Two storey side and single storey rear extensions)
Demolition of single storey single garage. Erection of single storey extension with part flat roof and part hipped roof. Insertion of new front and side elevation windows, insertion of glazed doors to
Prior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class MA, for change of use of an existing commercial property (Use Class E) to 1no. 2 bed, 2no. 1 bed apartments and 1no. 1 bed dwelling (Use Class C3)
Steven Henneberry from Dallam School in Milnthorpe were invited to the event on June 13 to mark the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.
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Erection of replacement agricultural livestock building following demolition of existing
The family of a man who died following a road collision have paid tribute to his life.
Listed Building Consent for internal works to reconfigure existing toilet facilities and provide fully accessible WC, alterations to existing bar and food preparation area and replacement of rainwater
Internal works to reconfigure existing toilet facilities and provide fully accessible WC, alterations to existing bar and food preparation area and replacement of rainwater goods
Youths in Milnthorpe have been warned by Cumbria Police about the dangers of entering abandoned buildings.
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (tree planting) attached to planning permission 2024/1767/FPA
South Lakeland DC TPO No 63 1987 - T1 Wych Elm - Fell and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Replant with 3 x native whips or 1 x standard sized native tree. Reason for works: Damage to wall.
Construction of a rear single storey extension. Replacement of existing side entrance door with a window and additional window to the side elevation
Fire crews from Silverdale and Milnthorpe raced to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the A6 near the Cumbria/Lancashire border.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed flat roof rear extension
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of 0.6m and 1.0m high limestone boundary wall to Stanley Street and one off street permeable car parking space
Non-Material Amendment to the approved building elevations and floor plans and the approved site plan attached to planning permission 2024/2434/FPA (Proposed erection of a new storage and distribution
A law firm with offices in Kirkby Lonsdale and Milnthorpe has appointed a new head of residential property.
Speed camera vans will be out in force today across the south and east of the county, including Penrith, Tebay, Milnthorpe and Kendal.
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions
Dallam School, in Milnthorpe, showcased their refurbished food technology room with a chef visit from a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Lake District.
Two storey side extension
A new partner has been appointed at a solicitors firm with offices in Milnthorpe and Kendal.
T1) Oak- Fell - Self seeded and growing on boundary and affecting neighbouring garden
Exciting news for our local green thumbs and shoppers! Beetham Nurseries, right here in Milnthorpe, has submitted plans for a refresh, including new entrances, exits, and more office space. It sounds like a lovely upgrade for one of our favourite local spots!