NEW  food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven south Cumbria establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

The following ratings have been given to three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Costa Coffee at Unit 33 Elephant Yard, Kendal; rated on December 28

• Rated 5: Boardwalk Bar & Grill at Hanse Building, Gilly's Lane, Bowness; rated on December 21

• Rated 5: The Cafe at Lakeland at Alexandra Buildings, Thwaites Lane, Windermere; rated on December 19

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: Heft Inn & Restaurant at High Newton, Grange; rated on December 21

• Rated 5: The Royal Oak at Lindale, Grange; rated on December 21

Plus two ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Staveley Chippy at 3 Main Street, Staveley; rated on December 22

• Rated 5: The Beehive at 22 Main Street, Staveley; rated on December 22