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Jobs lost as haulage company enters administration
Milnthorpe haulage firm J T Leyland enters administration after a challenging period of trading, with FRP Advisory stepping in to wind down operations.
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)
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Milnthorpe haulage firm J T Leyland enters administration after a challenging period of trading, with FRP Advisory stepping in to wind down operations.
Re-roof existing dwelling with matching slate laid to diminishing courses with new rooflights, installation of inset solar panels, new bifold doors to kitchen, internal stair to attic.
External alterations comprising removal and replacement of the existing ground-floor shopfront and windows to the south elevation, removal and replacement of the west gable window, and installation of
Ackenthwaite - £265,000
A three-bedroom barn conversion is on the market for £325,000.
Outline planning permission with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for 4 residential dwellings
Erection of a detached single-storey ancillary garden building on the existing rear patio for use as a private household gym and wellbeing space incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling, with sedum
Upgrade to the buildings including addition of dispatch dock, link building, plant and machinery and PV panels
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 1No. proposed Arqiva SM Sirio SO-4G-LTE Stub O
Cumbria Police reveal speed camera van locations for September 11, including Carlisle, Brampton, Kendal, Penrith, Milnthorpe and M6 hotspots across Cumbria.
New pitched roof over existing flat roofed side extension
A three-bedroom link detached house is on the market in Milnthorpe, offering panoramic views across the village, countryside, and out to the estuary.
South Lakeland DC TPO No. 163 (2000): T1 Beech - crown raise to previous pruning points (4m over lane and 5.2m over garden); T2 Sycamore - fell.
Part retrospective demolition of an existing limestone boundary wall; construction of replacement 1.0m and 0.6m high limestone boundary walls; formation of a new vehicular access and off-street parkin
Hattie, a one-year-old female red panda, will now be living at the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, a small zoo near Milnthorpe.
Notification under Section 211 for works to trees in a conservation area comprising T1) Cypress - remove large lower horizontal scaffold lines back to stem. T2) Cypress - fell, history of structural f
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.
The shortlisting reflects an investment in the people behind the firm...
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.