News
10th March 2019 12:21 pm
New community notice board at Dent Station
There is now a community notice board at Dent Station for the use of anyone wishing to get in touch with local residents or visitors. It has been erected by Northern Rail as part of their community pr Read More
5th March 2019 12:21 pm
Dentdale hit by ‘earthquake’!
The British Geological Survey has reported that an earth tremor centred near Cowgill occurred on 25th February at around 5pm. It measured only 1.7 on the Richter scale, and was at a depth of 3000m (ov Read More
28th February 2019 11:16 am
Your Dentdale Survey – update from Parish Council
Your Dentdale Questionnaire The Parish Council wish to thank all the residents and visitors of the valley that took the time to complete the Parish questionnaire. Their input is highly valued in help Read More
7th February 2019 10:26 am
Rail strikes ended…but no Saturday services from Dent Station until 16th February
Strike action on Northern rail services has been suspended after a “major breakthrough” in talks, the RMT union said today.The union now says it has received a Department for Transport-backed gua Read More
17th January 2019 4:11 pm
Friday Western Dales Bus service affected by road closure
Western Dales Bus have just announced that their S4 service between Dent, Sedbergh, Kirkby Stephen and Brough will not run between Dent and Sedbergh on Friday 18th January due to the road closure near Read More
17th January 2019 12:46 pm
Road through village to be closed for up to 5 days
Main Street in Dent is to be closed for up to five days from Monday 21st January. This follows the closure of the Dent to Sedbergh road near Craggs Farm earlier this week.Further disruption is expect Read More
17th January 2019 12:39 pm
Dentdale First Responders to run defibrillator awareness session
Dentdale Community First Responders are running a Defibrillator Awareness Session to demonstrate to the community how defibrillators work and how easy it is to use them.The session will be held in th Read More
6th January 2019 5:19 pm
Dent resident produces personal video diary of the dale
A Dent resident has uploaded a series of videos on YouTube that put forward his personal perspective on Dentdale and the surrounding countryside. John Bassett, who has lived in the heart of Dent villa Read More
10th December 2018 1:35 pm
Find ways of funding your local organisation or business
The Rural Services Network (RSN) highlights a selection of current funding opportunities that could be accessed by local organisations and businesses in Dentdale. RSN updates the potential sources of Read More
10th December 2018 11:53 am
Dent School achieves Good rating from OFSTED
Dent School has once again received a Good rating from OFSTED following an inspection in mid-November. However, the inspector has commented that there have been notable improvements since the last ins Read More
30th October 2018 5:33 pm
Parish Council seeks new councillor following resignation
A vacancy has arisen on the Dent with Cowgill Parish Council following the resignation of one of the councillors. The Parish Council is the first tier of local government with powers to change many th Read More
30th October 2018 5:25 pm
Western Dales Bus: No change to timetables for winter
Western Dales Bus have decided not to change their timetables this winter. The existing timetables will remain in operation until further notice.On the popular Saturday Dent Station-Dent village-Sedb Read More
22nd October 2018 3:59 pm
Last chance for your views on what matters most in Dentdale
The Parish Council is undertaking a survey to find out what matters most to those who live in, or visit, Dentdale.A questionnaire has been distributed throughout the dale asking both residents and vi Read More
11th October 2018 3:26 pm
Western Dales Bus receives funding for replacement bus
Western Dales Bus, which runs scheduled bus services between Dent Station, Dent, Sedbergh, Kirkby Stephen and Kendal, has been awarded £77,000 from one of the UK’s largest charitable funders. The f Read More
28th September 2018 12:41 pm
Have your say on Dent Gala
Following another successful Gala this summer, organisers are inviting the public to help shape the future of this traditional annual fundraiser.The 2018 Gala raised more than £2,000 towards the upk Read More
27th September 2018 2:05 pm
Parish Council seek views on future projects for Dentdale
The Parish Council is undertaking a survey to find out what matters most to those who live in, or visit, Dentdale.A questionnaire is being distributed throughout the dale asking both residents and vi Read More
21st September 2018 7:23 am
Dentdale hedgehog home after hospital stay
After six weeks recovering from a broken pelvis at a local wildlife hospital, the luckiest hedgehog in Dentdale is back home.During the summer, a passer-by saw the juvenile male hedgehog being bowled Read More
14th September 2018 10:40 am
Ticket machine and information screens planned for Dent Station
News of a ticket machine to be introduced at Dent Station, a new Police Community Support Officer for Dentdale and the boarding up of the sports pavilion were discussed at the latest Parish Council Me Read More
19th August 2018 4:08 pm
Work progresses on Cowgill Church refurbishment
Work to refurbish St John the Evangelist in Cowgill is well under way. Scaffolding has been erected inside and Heather Fraser, one of the Churchwardens, has provided an update on the latest task compl Read More
7th August 2018 1:49 pm
Gearing up for the Gala
This year’s annual summer Gala is due to take place on Bank Holiday Monday (August 27) with fun for all the family lined up.The action starts at 11am on the school field with the childrens’ Fancy Read More
21st July 2018 10:28 am
Hosepipe ban for Dentdale
On the first day of rain for some time in Dentdale, United Utilities have confirmed that a hosepipe ban will apply to most households in here from 5th August.Their announcement explained that, “you Read More
14th June 2018 11:02 am
Changes to popular Saturday bus timetable start 20th June
Changes to the popular Saturday service linking Dent Station, Dent village, Sedbergh and Kendal, operated by the volunteer run Western Dales Bus, start on Saturday 20th June.The mid-morning bus from Read More
22nd May 2018 7:12 am
Tim Farron greets new morning trains from Dent
A group including Tim Farron MP, newly-elected District Councillor Ian Mitchell and other members of the Parish Council welcomed the new early morning trains stopping at Dent Station. On a beautiful c Read More
16th May 2018 5:30 pm
Local book launch on famous son of Dent
A book tracing the life of Dent-born Adam Sedgwick entitled “Adam Sedgwick – Geologist and Dalesman” will be launched at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes on Thursday 24th May be Read More
25th April 2018 6:16 pm
MP takes to the wheel of a Western Dales Bus to help recruit new drivers
Local MP Tim Farron turned bus driver for the morning when he took to the wheel of a Western Dales community bus last week. The Western Dales Bus Community Service, which is run solely by volunteers, Read More
24th April 2018 12:00 am
Changes to Western Dales Bus timetables from June
Western Dales Bus have announced important amendments to all their timetables for the summer starting in June. The changes are a result of the major changes to the Settle-Carlisle rail timetable. As a Read More
23rd April 2018 7:32 am
Dent FC win first of two cup finals
Dent FC have won the Westmorland FA’s Junior Cup with a 2-1 win over Keswick Reserves. The team play their second cup final of the season on Tuesday May 8th at Burneside. Meanwhile in the league the Read More
19th April 2018 7:13 am
Extra trains for Dent Station
Dent Station will have early morning trains to Carlisle and Leeds Mondays to Fridays when the new timetable is introduced on 20th May 2018. A train departing at 7.05 will arrive in Leeds at 8.33, whil Read More
18th April 2018 4:55 pm
Dentdale Music & Beer Festival cancelled
The 2018 Dentdale Music & Beer Festival has been cancelled. The announcement was made via a post on on their Facebook page. It read, “Due to several circumstances beyond the control of the Read More
17th April 2018 7:30 am
Mobile reception now available in Cowgill and Dent Station
Mobile phone coverage is now available in Cowgill and at Dent Station thanks to a new EE mast at Dent Station. The announcement was made at the recent Parish Council meeting. Read More
16th April 2018 7:08 am