Joseph Anderson

Drivers approaching the lane merge on New Road in Kendal are advised to use both lanes and merge in turn, as recommended by the Highway Code during slow-moving congestion. The writer argues that motorists who queue only in one lane or deliberately block the other create unnecessary congestion, while acknowledging that speeding past moving traffic and forcing a merge is unacceptable. The piece uses a humorous anecdote and criticism of local driving habits to encourage patience and proper merging behavior.

Gilpin Spice near Kendal has introduced a revamped pan-Asian menu under head chef Ralph Rojas, formerly of Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat. The review praises the restaurant’s use of Cumbrian produce in dishes including grilled octopus, spice fried chicken, sushi, ribeye and pork steak, as well as its cocktails and new Laurent-Perrier Terrace. The experience is judged an excellent choice for a date, although the reviewer discloses that the meal was complimentary.