This week we set the camera club a challenge, we tasked them with getting pictures of the urban landscape and have loved seeing what they came up with. Here is a selection of some of the pictures. To join the group, search News & Star Camera
One lane is blocked on the A66 due to a crash. Police were called to the eastbound carriageway of the A66 at Appleby (B6542) shortly before 6pm. The force says traffic is coping well. UPDATE: The crash has now been cleared and the traffic
Two men were found to have been in the UK illegally after immigration officers raided a Carlisle city centre barbers. A spokesman for the Home Office confirmed that, acting on intelligence, Immigration Enforcement officers visited the Top Cut barber
Blood donation is not just for humans, dogs need blood transfusions too. And, a four legged hero, Ollie dog, a Deerhound, has helped save his canine friends life. For humans donating blood is something that can be taken for granted. But, for
AMBITIOUS plans for a much-needed family centre and play park in one of Copeland’s most deprived wards have moved a step closer this week. Council chiefs have agreed to transfer a parcel of land for the sum of £1 to a family charity which works
POLICE officers are investigating a spate of criminal damage on vehicles in the city. The force has received reports of cars being damaged in Strand Road in Carlisle at about 4.30pm on March 22. A number of vehicles parked on the street sustained
A woman who came back from the brink of suicide is urging others who are struggling not to give up hope – things do get better. Danielle Lee, of Whitehaven, now runs a successful business and has found happiness in her personal life. But 10 years
A woman was jailed after breaching a criminal behaviour order. Gemma Rice, 27, was jailed for 160 days after she admitted a string of offences when she appeared at the magistrates' court in Workington on Friday. Rice, of no fixed address, admitted
Whitehaven RUFC ended their season with a victory on Saturday – and lifted the Cumbria Shield to boot. The Playground-based side finished the league season with a home game against fellow town rivals St Benedict’s, with Whitehaven coming out on
OFFICERS are appealing for information after a motorbike was set alight. The motorbike was set ablaze on Ennerdale Avenue in Carlisle, which police say happened on either April 11 or the following morning. Cumbria Police is appealing for anyone
The man at the centre of an attempted murder probe, remains in hospital Police have described his condition as stable. Robert Pattinson, who is in his twenties, sustained a serious facial injury caused by a knife. The alleged incident happened
THE rumbling of motorbike engines filled the air as hundreds of bikers gathered in Carlisle for a remarkable and moving tribute event. Noel Daley was just 37 when he died in a crash at Eamont Bridge near Penrith in 2007 - an accident caused by
COUNCIL chiefs at Copeland have agreed to adopt a blueprint designed to improve health across the county. The document seeks to promote closer working relationship between county and district councils and organisations such as the NHS. Due to
ALMOST 3,500 people received support from Macmillan’s mobile cancer information and support service last year. Offering emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, the service is manned by a team of cancer specialists who park
Mitie workers poised to begin industrial action on Friday at the Sellafield site have postponed the strike. Members of Unite the Union who include security guards, cleaning, catering and vending staff, were due to strike over pay from Friday for
A SHOPPER in Carlisle city centre angrily yelled at staff during a row over a receipt he had presented to get a refund for a pair of jeans. Alfred Brown, 38, said he was annoyed with the staff in Topshop because they wrongly suggested the receipt
Different denominations will unite together on Good Friday when the Whitehaven Mission Community perform the final days of Jesus Christ. The Passion Play will take place in Whitehaven town centre and depicts in five scenes the Passion of Jesus Christ
CCTV footage has been released following the theft of a purse in a West Cumbrian supermarket. Officers want to speak to the person pictured as part of their investigation into the theft, which took place on March 20 at Workington's Aldi. A
KIND-HEARTED football fans raised £300 for first responders in Cumbria. The fundraiser at last week's Workington Reds match also aimed at raising awareness of the work first responders do in the area. Councillor Neil Schofield, deputy mayor of
Police are investigating a report of four youths racially abusing a woman in Workington. Officers were called at about 9.15pm on April 6 to an incident at Richmond Croft where a woman had racial abuse shouted at her. Anyone with information should
A campaign to help Cumbria's craft, food and drink producers has been relaunched. Made in Cumbria, spearheaded by the county's chamber of commerce, has relaunched its website and shop and is embarking on an intensive social media campaign. Rob
Police have issued a safety warning ahead of this weekend's Uppies and Downies clash. Extra officers will be on duty in Workington for the game. The traditional annual event, which has no formal organiser, attracts large crowds. The first
CARLISLE will be alive with the sound of live music next weekend when a new festival takes place. The Fisher Street Festival will be held over the Easter weekend at The Brickyard, Abstrakt music bar and Black Box Institute. Liam Barton, who works
A COUPLE have been treated by rescue teams after a boat capsized on Ullswater. Patterdale Mountain Rescue were called out to a report of a woman in the water at the Pooley Bridge end of the lake on Monday. By the time the team had travelled from
Workington Town are hoping to attract a bumper four-figure crowd to Derwent Park on Good Friday as they face-off against rivals Whitehaven in a highly-anticipated League One showdown. With both clubs showing form in the league this season, it promises
A BREAKTHROUGH deal that would see nuclear staff take over large parts of Copeland council’s headquarters has taken a huge step forward after three years of “hard negotiation.” Sellafield workers already occupy space on the ground and first floors
A woman who sent her partner’s daughter a picture of herself with a knife held to her throat became violent when police arrived at her home to check she was okay. Sarah Louise Gate - a 34-year-old Carlisle woman with learning difficulties - became
Cockermouth swim star Luke Greenbank was in fine form this morning as he smashed his heat of the 100m backstroke in the British Swimming Championships. Greenbank, who swam in the final heat, finished with a time of 54.15 to qualify as the fastest
All-rounder Ben Stokes has been selected in England's preliminary 15-man World Cup squad. Cumbrian Stokes is expected to be one of England's most important players this year, with the World Cup, which gets under way on May 30, followed by a home
Temperatures could reach highs of 21 degrees in Cumbria over the Easter weekend, forecasters predict. The Met Office is forecasting a warm and sunny bank holiday weekend for the county, with rain unlikely. Friday is likely to be the hottest day
Gas contractors who demolished a Carlisle landmark have been named the ‘most considerate’ in the UK. Northern Gas Networks took down the former gasometer on Rome Street at the end of last year. It had been part of the city skyline for decades
Lincoln manager Danny Cowley insists his team “won’t be coming off it” despite having sealed promotion, ahead of their trip to Carlisle United. The Imps, unbeaten in 19, are 10 points clear at the top and a win in Cumbria on Friday would see them
HAVING lost her legs and an arm to meningitis as a toddler, Olivia Story can barely remember life without her prosthetic limbs. Now 15, she has been through many pairs of legs as she has grown into a teenager. Having realised how many she has
THE senior investigating officer in the case of a man who was found living in a shed for 40 years has stressed how vital any information from the public could be. Martin Plimmer was speaking after a second man was arrested in the Gangmasters and
A Carlisle man accused of involvement in a major heroin and crack cocaine supply plot has told a jury: “I am nothing to do with this.” Daniel Brennan, 32, is on trial at the city’s crown court. He, another Carlisle resident, 29-year-old Sharnee
Steve Mason steps out on his own to play Carlisle later this year with his new band. As well as mixing Scottish, electronic, rock, trip hop, and Siouxsie and the Banshees with The Beta Band, Steve has also recorded under the names of King Biscuit
Interest is already flooding in for the soon-to-be-vacant Workington Reds manager’s role. The position was advertised this week following the news that Lee Andrews will be stepping down at the end of the season. Club chairman John Mackay said
Whitehaven have taken Barrow Raiders half-back Jake Carter on an initial month’s loan – but coach Gary Charlton is unsure whether to throw him in at the deep end in Friday’s derby with neighbours Workington Town. The 20-year-old is the son of Darren
A new health warning about the link between bacon and cancer has been issued today. Experts say even moderate amounts of ham, bacon and and red meat are linked to bowel cancer. People who stick to NHS guidelines on red and processed meat consumption
A leading training provider has been approved to deliver a new apprenticeship addressing complex barriers to employment. Tutors at PHX Training will deliver the new Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level Four to develop knowledge
THE owners of a popular Carlisle restaurant have announced its sudden closure. Sotto restaurant, on Warwick Road next to the city's crown court, revealed on Facebook they had closed with immediate effect. The post has now been deleted along with
Roadworks, gas and water works are causing delays on roads across Cumbria today. Motorists in Carlisle continue to be hit by delays in the Warwick Road area. There are reports of heavy traffic on the A595 at Red Dial, near to the Sun Inn.
The players owe Carlisle United’s fans a performance, according to boss Steven Pressley ahead of their match against title-chasing Lincoln. Pressley, whose side desperately need to find form again if they are to keep their fading League Two play-off
Police are investigating a failed to stop road traffic collision on the A596. The incident occurred on Monday at around 4pm in Maryport and involved a Black Vauxhall Astra (travelling towards Maryport) and a Silver Seat Leon. The Seat Leon is
The News & Star today asks readers to choose their Carlisle United player of the year - to vote, visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CUFC19. It has been, to say the least, an eventful season of ups and downs at Brunton Park – and now it’s time
A CARLISLE family have spoken of their heartbreak after thieves targeted their mum’s grave. It’s prompted them to encourage others to report anything suspicious they see in the hope that this does not happen to anyone else. Anthony Bell was crushed
WEST Cumbrian organisations are joining forces to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in their community. Officers from Cumbria Constabulary conducted surveys with the residents of Egremont, in particular in the area of the skate
TWO learning disability nurses from Cumbria have fought off competition from hundreds of applicants to secure a place on a prestigious national course. Becca Reid and Kirsty Rudd will both be joining the Florence Nightingale Foundation’s very first
