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A LEADING politician says he would accept any Government cash for weekly bin collections. Carlisle City councillor Chris Southward spoke after Environment Secretary Michael Gove mooted moves for household bin collections to return to a weekly basis
Cumbria police were called to a single-vehicle crash on the A596 between Workington and Maryport in the early hours of this morning. It is understood that the Ford Fusion overturned in the crash, which happened at about 4.05am. The driver, a
It’s perhaps an unexpected remark to come from a gardener, but Matthew Appleby says: “Hug a slug.” To most gardeners they’re public enemy number one, or certainly vegetable patch enemy number one. But Matthew points out that they’re creatures
A MUM-of-three has launched a scheme to help struggling parents - blaming the difficulties on the current Government. Siobhan Poland has launched a Facebook page called Tories Stories Babies Donations via which she collects unwanted baby items to
Robert Thorburn could have been any other shopper as he went round the Tesco store in Annan with a shopping bag. But the Sheriff at Dumfries was told that the shopping bag had been lined with tin foil and he was seen putting goods into it before
Three young children have been praised for potentially saving their mother's life after she was knocked out during a seizure. Chloe Bell, nine, brother Jake, six, and sister Lily, two, swung into action when mum Emma collapsed and hit her head as
Northside were big winners in the Premier League Cup’s Group B with a 10-2 rout of Seaton Royal Oak. Callum Killick and Jamie Bramley helped themselves to four goals each and Darren Nicholson and Jamie Glover scored one apiece while Tom Powell
PLANS to build a further 15 homes on a site in Botcherby have been given the go-ahead. Housing developer Taylor Wimpey was given the news to extend the Meadowbrook estate at the latest meeting of the Carlisle's development committee on Friday.
A BOTCHERBY youth group risks closing altogether unless more young members get involved. Ruth Morris, who runs the Squirrels Youth Group at Botcherby Community Centre, on Victoria Road, has appealed for more young members to come along and join,
A West Cumbrian coast road will be shut until further notice after inspectors found it was dangerously close to the sea. Cumbria County Council highways inspectors visited the B5300 between Maryport and Silloth this afternoon following concerns
A lorry has overturned on the A595, between Cockermouth and Carlisle. It happened at Bothel, at the road's junction with the A591, at 1.10pm. The road is partially blocked in both directions as a result. Cumbria Police said the HGV left the
The 31st Cumbria and North Lancs Dance Festival has opened at the Theatre Royal, Workington. The festival sees entrants from five dance schools across West Cumbria and two from Lancaster and continues until tomorrow. See the first of the photos
A CARLISLE man knocked his victim unconscious with a single punch, a court heard. Michael William Alston, of Brook Street, left his victim with a bleed on the brain as a result of the blow. The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to one charge of inflicting
A CHARITY which sees volunteer doctors respond to serious medical emergencies across Cumbria is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Beep Fund has been running since 1994, initially only covering a 15-mile radius of Penrith and involving doctors
A teenager missing from Carlisle for a week has now been found following an appeal. Jay Hill,17, had not been seen since Wednesday, February 13 at 11.30am. He had last been sighted in the area of Mardale Road, Carlisle. Police launched an
A MAN who was caught drink-driving has lost his licence for 18 months. Adrian Little, of High Burnthwaite Cottages, Durdar, admitted driving under the influence of alcohol when he appeared at the magistrates' court in Carlisle yesterday. The
A HEADTEACHER has paid tribute to an “exceptional” student who died following a crash near Carlisle. Ingrid Messenger, 13, who attended Caldew School at Dalston, was a back seat passenger in her mum’s car when it was involved in a three-vehicle
HEADTEACHERS in Copeland have issued a desperate plea urging people to join the fight against funding cuts to education. A letter was sent to parents and carers at 18 primary schools warning the Government is giving a “misleading, over optimistic
Three Conservative MPs have quit the party to join the new Independent Group. Anna Soubry, Heidi Allen and Sarah Wollaston today confirmed their resignation. They join eight Labour MPs who quit their party earlier this week. It takes the total
Butchers Cranstons have won gold at a national butchery awards ceremony. The Q Guild of Butchers Smithfield Awards bring together products from Britain’s Best Independent Butchers. Products are scrutinised by an independent panel of judges and
If ever there was a campaign to defy predictions and patterns it is this one at Carlisle United: a season more easily broken into chunks than observed in a straight and obvious line. Even now, with more than a quarter of it still to go, we can
WALKERS are tying up their laces to raise awareness of Fairtrade. Carlisle Fairtrade Group is encouraging people to sign up for the four-mile trek between Dalston and Denton Holme on March 9. It is taking place as part of Fairtrade Fortnight,
The train line between Whitehaven and Workington has now re-opened following a landslip earlier today. Staff have cleared the debris but disruption is still expected until 1pm. Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or
Eighty horses had to be moved to safety so fire crews could tackle a blaze just outside Carlisle Three fire crews were called to the scene of a barn fire near Wreay. The building was well alight when they arrived. The alarm was raised at
Workington Reds 0 Witton Albion 2: Workington Reds slipped to another home defeat to put the brakes on their Evo-Stik Premier League revival. The sending off of Dan Wordsworth changed the game two minutes before half-time, and two second-half goals
Shaun Gardner has been praised by manager Andy Coyles, with the striker recently having celebrated his 100th appearance for Penrith AFC. Gardner, who was the Bonny Blues’ assistant manager during Jim Nichols’ time in charge of the club, and then
Copeland Amateur Swimming Club finished third in the Cumbria ASA Age Group and County Championships in a very successful performance for the club across the age groups. The team’s younger contingent finished first in the 100m backstroke 10, 11 and
RESIDENTS in one Carlisle street were celebrating after receiving the new that had each scooped £1,000. The Beaumont Road neighbours landed were told yesterday their lucky postcode, CA2 4RQ, came up trumps and was announced as a Daily Prize winner
The gym at Keswick Leisure Pool has benefited from a £180,000 upgrade. The investment by GLL, which runs the Allerdale council owned centre under its Better brand, has provided new TechnoGym cardiovascular and strength machines. They include
Whitehaven scored ten tries as they had a comfortable 66-7 home win over Hawcoat Park in the second of their Cumbria 1B group matches. Among the scorers were Callum Swindale, who lunged over for the third, Luke Thompson who added the fifth, Phil
The White Horse Sea Angling Club’s 2018 trophy winners have been celebrated. The winners gathered for a photograph to mark their achievements last year. The H Telfer Individual Champion was J Murdock on 178 points, who was also the winner of
Carlisle-born Steve Borthwick believes England’s rugby players enjoyed getting a surprise pep talk by former England football captain John Terry. As Eddie Jones’ team prepare for their crunch Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff this Saturday
Bransty Rangers battled and gave it their all but couldn’t match Senhouse as they went down 9-0 in the Under-13s division of the West Cumbria Youth League. The rest of the matches in the division saw Workington Reds beat Cockermouth United 3-1
A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a late-night crash in Appleby. Police were called at about 11.30pm on Saturday night to the crash on Battlebarrow, Appleby. The incident involved a Ford Zetec that crashed
Tickets are available to help the Women in Nuclear Cumbria group celebrate its first birthday. The first birthday bash will take place on International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8, and will gather businesses and individuals from across Cumbria
A FLOOD warning and several alerts remain in place for Cumbria today. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation with staff checking defences and closing flood gates. The warning - the second highest level of alert - covers the
New boy Peter Grant insists Carlisle United’s belief that they can remain firmly in the promotion hunt has not dipped. The debutant defender also says Steven Pressley’s new-look side will show no fear when they try to get back to winning ways at
St Michael's Church in Workington has raised £3,000 during a year of fundraising for the Cumbria Children's Hospice, Jigsaw. Margaret Smith, member of the Parochial Church Council for the church, said: "As the Parish Church we take our outreach
A 18-year-old who admitted causing criminal damage to NHS property has been landed with a court bill of £165. Jamie Ramdin, of Greystone Road, Carlisle, admitted the offence when he appeared at the magistrates' court in Carlisle yesterday. The
THE heartbroken family of a 13-year-old girl who died in a crash near Carlisle have paid tribute to her life. Ingrid Messenger lost her life in a three-vehicle collision outside The Crown Inn, Broadfield Common, near Ivegill, on Monday. "Ingrid
A YOUNG mum spat in the face of a woman and told her she would “smash her face in,” a court heard. Abbie Wilson, of Sewell Place, Carlisle, admitted a single charge of common assault when she appeared at the magistrates’ court in Carlisle yesterday
A DISTRICT judge has warned that recreational drugs ruin lives as two students appeared in court charged with class A drug offences. Josephine Templeton, 20, and George Osborne, 21, admitted being in possession of MDMA and cannabis at Kendal Calling
A businessman has hit out at plans to install rock armour along the Maryport to Silloth coast road, claiming it is not enough to prevent the beach being washed away and the road undermined. Bill James, owner of Bank Mill Visitor Centre at Beckfoot
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