A flood warning is in place in parts of north Cumbria. The warning - the second highest level of alert - runs from Gretna to Silloth, including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe. Flood warnings mean "immediate action" is required and
Carlisle boss Steven Pressley ran the rule over former QPR striker Kingsley Eshun in today's reserve friendly at Oldham. The 19-year-old scored in a 4-3 victory that also saw Mark Cullen and Jason Kennedy gain vital pitch time. Eshun is available
POLICE say they are keen to speak to a man after two vehicles were damaged on a Carlisle street. A vehicle, believed to have been stolen, was involved in a crash, which caused damage to two vehicles on Lowther Street at about 10.40am on Tuesday,
POLITICIANS have backed plans to overhaul the ticketing process on UK trains and make it easier to buy cheaper tickets. Revealed by the industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the measures aim to remove the need for passengers to buy split
Police are concerned about a missing man who has links to Cumbria. Michael Perry was last seen in the Strelley area, west of Nottingham at about 8.30am on Wednesday, February 13. He is described as of slim build and about 5ft 8ins with short
People of all ages rushed to get one last glimpse of a famous RAF aircraft before it was gone forever. On the outskirts of RAF Spadeadam were reams of people waiting to see three RAF Tornado fighter bombers, as they took part in their final flight
We Will, the group making national headlines for its fight for improved mental health services for the young could soon add a winning film to their list of achievements. The group of teenagers from Maryport and Cockermouth have been short listen
A WEST Cumbrian woman will feature in a Channel 5 show this week. Expat Mandy Quinn, from Workington, will appear in Thursday's episode of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun, the Costa del Sol based observational documentary series following the lives
A teenage girl who died following a crash near Carlisle has been named. Ingrid Messenger, 13, was a back seat passenger in a silver Citroen car. Her mum and 14-year-old sister were also in the vehicle. Ingrid is from the Dalston area and attended
Peacocks - symbols of the exotic East or an ordinary estate in Maryport. Ewanrigg residents are becoming used to the sight of two peahens and a peacock which are freely roaming the area and making themselves completely at home. The birds, which
Extra help is now available to Cumbrian businesses that have often missed out because they’re not eligible under European funding rules. Led by Cumbria Business Growth Hub and funded through Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, support via Cumbria
A CUMBRIAN farmer has lost thousands of pounds worth of livestock after up to 70 sheep were found dead in a field. Police believe the deaths, which occurred in the Orton Road area of Dalston on Monday night last week, were caused by a sheep worrying
The first thing to say about the defeat to MK Dons is that any team who loses a player as influential and pivotal as Jamie Devitt, and then Danny Grainger and Tom Parkes on top of that, is going to struggle. Three players who have been part of
EGREMONT is set to experience a housing boom with plans for two major developments potentially being given the go-ahead next week. They have been welcomed by residents keen to see more housing for all. An application to build a block of apartments
Trailing 26-7 at half-time, Carlisle Rugby Club produced a remarkable fightback to win their North One West game at Burnage. Desperately fighting against relegation, and deservedly ahead, the home side could not cope with Carlisle’s response.
ONE OF Cumbria’s rising young literary talents spent the day inspiring the next generation by bringing her passion for poetry to the classroom. Poet Katie Hale, whose debut novel will be published this summer, paid a visit to Brampton Primary School
A man who was caught drink-driving at Cockermouth has been handed a driving ban. Thomas Samuel Osborne, 19, drove a Ford Fiesta on the A594, which runs from Maryport to Cockermouth, on February 2 when he had 47mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.
Penrith Rugby Club's struggles on the road continued when they came away from Broughton Park without even a bonus point. They lost 25-17 and results elsewhere means they are only three points above the final relegation place. It was all the
Glasson Rangers pulled off a stunning victory over National Conference League opposition in the BARLA National Cup. The Maryport side beat Drighlington, of NCL Division Three, 28-12 to set-up another home tie in round two on Saturday. They
Stefan Scougall says Carlisle United must enjoy the pressure of ensuring their promotion push remains on track. The Blues are preparing for another clash with play-off rivals when they go to Colchester this weekend. It comes after Scougall’s
A man court drink-driving on the A66 has been banned from getting behind the wheel. Kyle Francis Mason, 21, drove a black Ford Fiesta between Brigham and Cockermouth when he had 47mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mcg.
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RELATIVES of Sir Bobby Robson have marked the tenth anniversary of the cancer research centre he opened months before his death. An open day was held at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care,
Damaging a door without lawful excuse landed a Flimby man in court. Scott Foster, 28, of Allanby Street, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court. The hearing was told that, on January 27, Foster intentionally or recklessly caused £80 worth
MAGISTRATES granted a holiday to a woman who was subject to a court order. Emma Louise Lavery, of Watermans Walk Carlisle, applied to North and West Cumbria Magistrates Court asking them to relieve her of a curfew for 10 days to go on holiday to
A 13-year-old girl has died following an horrific crash near Carlisle. She was one of three members of the same family travelling in the same car. Another 14-year-old girl was also injured, while the female driver was airlifted to hospital
A new plan to significantly boost transport links across the North has been welcomed by business leaders and politicians in Cumbria. Transport for the North’s Strategic Transport Plan sets out a blueprint for around £70 billion-worth of investment
THE work of a team of volunteers who make daring rescues all year round is to go under the spotlight. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team will feature on the BBC’s Inside Out programme next month. It follows a day of filming last week which saw presenters
THE long-awaited decision on plans for a £165m undersea coal mine in West Cumbria has been delayed yet again. The overdue project, which is expected to create more than 500 jobs, had been due to go before the county council’s planning panel on Friday
A MAN brandishing two metal bars told his cousin he would smash his head in, a court heard. Shaun Ashley Green turned up uninvited at Daniel Green's home in Orton Road. Prosecutor Carl Gaffney told magistrates the 36-year-old, of Cumwhinton
