Archive - Monday, 17 December 2018

Thursby man in court accused of punching a hole in a door, urinating on a carpet and assault
A THURSBY man has appeared in court accused of punching a hole in a door, urinating on a carpet and assault.
Carlisle's Tullie House welcomes Santa
SANTA took up residence at Tullie House as families enjoyed a weekend of fabulous festive fun.
Bike stolen in Whitehaven burglary
A bike has been stolen in an overnight burglary in Whitehaven.
'Despicable' lawyer jailed for stealing £700,000 from vulnerable clients
A Cumbrian lawyer who admitted stealing more than £700,000 from two vulnerable people has been jailed.
Boost to Christmas travel as roadworks on major route are lifted
Drivers will face less disruption on journeys between West Cumbria and the M6 from Friday as roadworks are lifted.
Warning issued by Cumbria Police after forged notes circle the county
OFFICERS are warning businesses to be vigilant after they have received reports of forged notes being used across the county.
One lane closed on the M6 at Tebay
One lane is closed on the M6 while emergency repairs are carried out.
Foodbank offering extra help thanks to £5,000 Asda grant
North Lakes Foodbank is helping local people make their money go further thanks to a £5,000 donation from Asda.
Carlisle school pupils given opportunity to try out new activities and enhance education
A Carlisle secondary school has been giving pupils an education to remember by introducing different activities into its curriculum.
May standing down before the next election is the right call, says MP
TORY MP Trudy Harrison has said that Theresa May standing down before the next election is the right call, but paid tribute to the Prime Minister's hard work.
University of Cumbria trip to strengthen ties with China
The vice chancellor of University of Cumbria has returned from a mission to strengthen ties with Chinese institutions.
Wizard casts spectacular Christmas spell
Review: The Wizard of Oz, The Sands Centre, Carlisle, until December 31
Sellafied boss appeals for help for domestic violence charity
A Sellafield boss says demand is rising for the domestic abuse charity she set up 21 years ago.
Women in Nuclear's triple triumph
Three Cumbrian women on a mission to boost gender balance, are in the running for top awards in the nuclear industry.
Calls for security cameras after vandals ransack Harrington Harbour
Security cameras have been mooted for vandal-hit Harrington Harbour after the dock was ransacked by fire-starting yobs.
West Cumbrian chemist burgled
A WEST Cumbrian chemist had its window smashed and items stolen overnight.
Allerdale council announces Christmas and New Year opening hours and services
Allerdale Borough Council has issued details of its rubbish collections and office opening times over the Christmas and New Year period.
Family at odds over whether brain-damaged elderly woman should be allowed to die
Family members at odds over whether a brain-damaged elderly woman should be allowed to die are preparing for a pre-Christmas trial in a specialist court.
Metal sculptor set to make new ladder for Lake District's Bowder Stone
A SCULPTURAL metalworker is to be commissioned to create a new ladder to help people climb a Lake District landmark.
Man jailed after showing "flagrant disregard for court orders"
A Whitehaven man has been sent back to prison after he failed to comply with supervision requirements after an earlier release.
Christmas ruined as scammers empty a Carlisle grandmother's bank account
Carlisle grandmother Sylvia Singleton has been conned out of more than £6,000 by a phone scam, just before Christmas.
Petition launched urging Government to back Moorside project
Political pressure is growing on the Government to throw financial weight behind a bid to ensure a new nuclear power plant is built at Moorside.
Court appearance for woman who drove at 45mph in 30mph limit
A Cockermouth woman was left with a £350 court bill after she was court speeding on a Liverpool street.
Carlisle United v Colchester United - Fans' gallery
A little more than 3,500 fans were at Brunton Park as Carlisle United claimed an emphatic 4-0 win over Colchester.
Curfew for man who breached court order
Failing to comply with a court order has landed a Seaton man with an overnight curfew.
Man convicted after terrifying robbery in B&M car park
A Carlisle Crown Court jury has convicted a man of being part of a terrifying robbery in a car park.
Legend Tony Hopper honoured by Workington Reds at Borough Park
Workington Reds have renamed their Borough Park Social Club after legend Tony Hopper.
Midfielder comes in for Workington Reds from Kendal but will miss their FA Trophy replay
Workington Reds will have a new face in the squad this week, but he won’t be able to play in tomorrow night’s FA Trophy replay at Ramsbottom United.
Twiston-Davies double act extend their lead at Carlisle Racecourse
Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies extended their leads at the top of Carlisle’s trainer and jockey stakes as the Cumbrian racecourse enjoyed a cracking final meeting of 2018.
Weather the winner as Workington Reds and Ramsbottom set for FA Trophy replay after goalless draw at Borough Park
Workington Reds 0 Ramsbottom United 0: The weather was the real winner at Borough Park and both Workington Reds and Ramsbottom will be hoping for better conditions for tomorrow night’s replay.
More home comforts for talisman Danny as Carlisle Utd thrash Colchester
Carlisle United 4 Colchester United 0: Coincidence, Danny Grainger called it. “A massive coincidence,” in fact. Yet how can it be, when Carlisle United are so troubled at Brunton Park without their captain, yet such a different animal when he is…
Carlisle's political history marked with touching graveside tribute
A moment of political history was marked in a touching graveside tribute.
Carlisle teenager now missing for over a week
A 15-year-old Carlisle boy has now been missing for more than a week.
Theresa May to warn against a second Brexit referendum
Prime Minister Theresa May will condemn calls for a second Brexit referendum, as Cabinet tensions on EU withdrawal continue to break into the open.
Police appeal following crash in Carlisle
OFFICERS are appealing for information after a off-road motor bike and a car were involved in a crash.
Plaque stolen from child's grave
Items have been stolen from a child's grave in west Cumbria.
Learner driver in 100mph police chase
A learner driver who led police on a 100mph chase while over the drink-drive limit has avoided jail.
Tickets for Madness' Bitts Park concert on sale today
TICKETS for what promises to be Carlisle's biggest gig of the summer are set to go on sale today.
Terry Gorman
GORMAN Terry Peacefully on 11th December 2018 at home, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad, granda and great granda, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Distington Hall Crematorium on…
Richard (Dick) Blamire
BLAMIRE Richard (Dick) On 13th December, peacefully at the Eden Valley Hospice, Dick, aged 77 years, devoted husband of Evelyn, much loved dad of Karen, Nigel and the late Gary, dearly loved dada of Melissa, Adam and Chloe, loving great grandad and a…
Eric MacLachlan
MACLACHLAN Eric Suddenly, but peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, 12th December 2018, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Eric, aged 85 years, former Maintenance Fitter at Carr's of Carlisle, beloved husband of the late Doreen (née Jefferson),…

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Thursby man in court accused of punching a hole in a door, urinating on a carpet and assault

Carlisle's Tullie House welcomes Santa

Bike stolen in Whitehaven burglary

'Despicable' lawyer jailed for stealing £700,000 from vulnerable clients

Boost to Christmas travel as roadworks on major route are lifted

Warning issued by Cumbria Police after forged notes circle the county

One lane closed on the M6 at Tebay

Foodbank offering extra help thanks to £5,000 Asda grant

Carlisle school pupils given opportunity to try out new activities and enhance education

May standing down before the next election is the right call, says MP

University of Cumbria trip to strengthen ties with China

Wizard casts spectacular Christmas spell

Sellafied boss appeals for help for domestic violence charity

Women in Nuclear's triple triumph

Calls for security cameras after vandals ransack Harrington Harbour

West Cumbrian chemist burgled

Allerdale council announces Christmas and New Year opening hours and services

Family at odds over whether brain-damaged elderly woman should be allowed to die

Metal sculptor set to make new ladder for Lake District's Bowder Stone

Man jailed after showing "flagrant disregard for court orders"

Christmas ruined as scammers empty a Carlisle grandmother's bank account

Petition launched urging Government to back Moorside project

Court appearance for woman who drove at 45mph in 30mph limit

Carlisle United v Colchester United - Fans' gallery

Curfew for man who breached court order

Man convicted after terrifying robbery in B&M car park

Legend Tony Hopper honoured by Workington Reds at Borough Park

Midfielder comes in for Workington Reds from Kendal but will miss their FA Trophy replay

Twiston-Davies double act extend their lead at Carlisle Racecourse

Weather the winner as Workington Reds and Ramsbottom set for FA Trophy replay after goalless draw at Borough Park

More home comforts for talisman Danny as Carlisle Utd thrash Colchester

Carlisle's political history marked with touching graveside tribute

Carlisle teenager now missing for over a week

Theresa May to warn against a second Brexit referendum

Police appeal following crash in Carlisle

Plaque stolen from child's grave

Learner driver in 100mph police chase

Tickets for Madness' Bitts Park concert on sale today

Terry Gorman

Richard (Dick) Blamire

Eric MacLachlan