Kendal
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Current news from Kendal, including public safety, traffic, local government, events, business and neighbourhood updates.
Crime & Public Safety
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after South Lakes Police carried out a raid on Bank Road in Bowness on Wednesday 7 October. The suspects were taken into custody in Kendal.
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Community
Navy Moores, from Kendal, is believed to be the youngest person to complete all 214 Wainwright fells and mountains after climbing every summit himself in five months with his family.
Sport
Police have warned that bicycles and rubbish are damaging playing surfaces and creating safety hazards at Netherfield Cricket Club and nearby football pitches in Kendal.
Business & Openings
Lovingly Artisan, based near Kendal, has been named the North of England regional champion at the Great British Food Awards after winning six product awards. The Lake District Tea Co also secured gold for its Kendal Mint Brew, while several other Cumbrian producers received national recognition.
Community Castle Green
A new trophy honouring late horticulturalist Alan Heath was awarded for the first time at the Cumbria in Bloom ceremony at Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.
Culture
Royal Northern Sinfonia will perform at Kendal Parish Church on Saturday 28 November as part of a festive tour also visiting Carlisle.
Culture Town Centre
The Kendal Whisky Festival will take place at Brewery Arts on Highgate on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026, with three sessions, around 40 exhibitors and more than 200 whiskies. Tickets are listed at £45 per session, although the festival’s About page still shows an older £40 price.
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