Archive - Monday, 14 October 2019

BRIAN LOWE
LOWE Brian Gregory On 7th October, suddenly at his home aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Val, dearly loved dad of Emily, Jonny, Sarah and Pip also a dear grandpa to his six grandchildren. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church Wetheral on Thursday…
William (Bill) Clements
CLEMENTS William (Bill) Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Wednesday 9th October 2019. Bill aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Maureen and a much loved dad, granda and great-granda. Funeral service and cremation to be held at…
tommy campbell
CAMPBELL Tommy On the 11th October peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, also a sadly missed uncle. Funeral service at St John's Church, Upperby on Friday 18th October at 11.30am followed by…
Brittle Carlisle Utd’s struggles nothing to shout about in defeat to Crewe - match report
Carlisle Utd 2 Crewe Alexandra 4: It was after 13 minutes and 24 seconds of talking that Steven Pressley reached for the volume control. The + button was pressed quickly until he was no longer speaking, but shouting.
Carlisle couple shave hair for heartfelt cause
A HARRABY couple have braved the shave together in support of a mental health charity close to their hearts.
Revealed: Scandal of Carlisle's 'hungry' children
TEACHERS in Carlisle regularly feed children who arrive at their school hungry because their parents are struggling to make ends meet.
Arsonist had been drinking heavily
AN ARSONIST caused £10,500 fire damage less than a month after he and an accomplice burgled a Carlisle flat.
£8m hotel complex in town taking shape
The development of a new hotel complex in west Cumbria is starting to take shape.
Wasdale Show hailed a success
Visitors and exhibitors enjoyed the delights of Wasdale Head Shepherds' Meet and Show this weekend.
Traffic chaos in Workington town centre
There are huge tailbacks in Workington town centre.
Man sent 343 Facebook messages in campaign of harassment
A MAN who bombarded his ex-partner with threatening Facebook messages as he persistently harassed and stalked her has been jailed.
Amazing Alhambra in the running for accolade
A special cinema is in the running to be named as the nation’s best.
Carlisle among places 'set to suffer most job losses from no deal Brexit'
A LEAKED government report published in The Sunday Times shows places set to lose most jobs in the event of Boris Johnson's No Deal Brexit.
Abusive behaviour lands man, 52, in court
A Whitehaven man was fined after pleading guilty to using threatening or abusive behaviour.
Bank’s decision to scrap service slammed by local politicians
A decision by Barclays to scrap a service allowing customers to withdraw cash at post offices, has been slammed by local politicians
Man, 25, suffers injuries after collision with car
A Workington man has a suspected broken ankle and leg after a collision with a car.
Funeral company unveils most unique coffin keepsakes
The most unusual items people have asked to be buried with include a Chinese takeaway, a false leg, and an Argos catalogue, a new study has revealed.
Third Greggs store is set for town
Whitehaven is set to get a new Greggs store.
Allerdale's deputy leader to stand as Tory candidate in next general election
ALLERDALE council’s deputy leader Mark Jenkinson has been announced as Workington’s Conservative candidate for the next general election.
Council set to reduce recycling sites after kerbside collections rise
Copeland council is reducing the number of small recycling sites it operates after kerbside collection rates have soared.
Harry Atkinson, 16, could be drafted in for replay
SIXTEEN-year-old Harry Atkinson could be in line for a dramatic FA Trophy debut in tomorrow’s replay at home to Droylsden (7.45pm ko).
Penrith crash: Police and emergency services at the scene
A MAIN road in Penrith has been closed in both directions following a crash.
End of the line for disability sailing charity
A charity which allowed hundreds of disabled children and adults as well as the elderly to experience the joy of sailing has folded.
Holistic event raises more than £1,200 for Cumbrian children
A holistic event in West Cumbria raised over £1,200 to help children in the area.
Law and order at centre of Boris Johnson's first Queen's Speech
A crackdown on crime dominated the first Queen's Speech of Boris Johnson's premiership.
Carlisle telecoms firm expands
A Carlisle telecoms company is planning a major expansion as it predicts businesses will switch to internet-based communications within five years.
Carlisle burglars detained by householder are jailed
TWO men detained by a brave householder as they burgled his flat have been jailed.
Former St Bees School pupil returns to the county to take up diocese role
Ex-St Bees School pupil Vanessa O'Dea is set to take up a new role in the county.
Council chiefs look into creating dog-friendly room in civic centre
CARING council chiefs are looking into the creation of a dedicated dog-friendly room as part of the renovation of Carlisle’s Civic Centre.
Ranger gets Spanish call-up
Seaton Rangers ace Miguel Blanco-Charters has been called up to the Spanish national rugby league team’s train-on squad ahead of qualifiers for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Workington Reds gain an FA Trophy replay with Droylsden
ANDY Langford, a blast from Workington’s past, prevented the Reds from securing FA Trophy progress at the first time of asking.
Crews tackle fire in Cumbrian village
CREWS have tackled a building fire in a Cumbrian village.
SP Training launches bespoke driver programme
Carlisle-based SP Training has launched a partnership with one of the UK’s leading LPG gas suppliers to deliver a bespoke professional driver programme.
St Helens' Kyle Amor proud after winning Super League Grand Final
SUPER League star Kyle Amor spoke of his pride after helping his side St Helens to a 23-6 Super League Grand Final victory against Salford Red Devils.
Community-loved sandwich shop saved by councillor
A popular sandwich shop has been saved thanks to a community-loving councillor.
Lib Dems pick election candidate
THE Liberal Democrats have named county councillor Neil Hughes as their prospective Parliamentary candidate for the Workington constituency in anticipation of the general election, now widely expected in the coming weeks.
Deichmann reveal opening date for new Carlisle footwear store
BARGAIN hunters will soon be able to set their sights on a new pair of shoes in Carlisle.
Orgill School rocked up at F1 through hide-and-hunt challenge
A West Cumbrian school's rock made its way to Formula One, and pupils – and staff – couldn't be more excited.
Yobs leave a trail of destruction at railway station
Mindless vandals have left a trail of destruction at Maryport railway station, leaving volunteers devastated.
Kittens take over at animal rescue
Almost eighty kittens are at Eden Animal Rescue and they’re running out of space.
Baroness praises local flood prevention scheme
THE Chair of the National Housing Federation visited local housing association, Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA), to understand the impact major flooding has had on residents, and the work that is being carried out by CCHA to minimise the…
Your stars with Russell Grant: Monday October 14
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) You’ll get a windfall from a romantic or business partnership. Use this money to boost your future options, take a course or go on a trip. Treat the expense as an investment in your happiness. Expanding your horizons gives you joy.…

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