It’s the little things that matter. Whether aiming to lead the country, a political party or the Cleckhuddersfax Clogs Sinfonia, attention to detail is everything. How a leader is perceived – rightly or wrongly – means a lot to potential followers
WORK to provide facelifts to two towns has been handed a boost. Allerdale Council is expanding a scheme already used to improve parts of Wigton to Aspatria and Silloth. The Facelift Scheme will help building owners carry out work to their properties
Workington Town 54 Coventry Bears 16: Workington Town sealed a superb victory on their return to Borough Park, overwhelming Coventry Bears with a sizzling display of rugby. Two superb tries from Ryan Fieldhouse were probably the highlight of a
Workington have the upper hand at half time in their League 1 clash with Coventry Bears. Town returned to Borough Park to play a game for the first time in more than 30 years and it seems to be paying dividends so far as they lead 26-12 at the break
Tylar Mellor will make his return to the Workington Town line-up this afternoon as they take on Coventry Bears at Borough Park. The youngster will start on the wing after being out injured for several weeks in a boost for Town coach Chris Thorman
A CUMBRIAN transport operator has launched a brand new scheme aimed at supporting junior sports clubs across Carlisle. Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire has unveiled a bursary scheme named Tomorrow’s Local Legends, which offers sports teams
CALLS for Cumbria to be declared as a Tourism Action Zone are poised to intensify as the industry’s worth to the county topped £3bn. Moves to have special status imposed - potentially opening new avenues of attracting more visitors - will be eagerly
A woman living with a terminal brain tumour is determined to make her experience positive by helping others – and her church has rallied round to support her in one of the most active ways possible. Jayne Douglas has been living with cancer in
PENRITH and the Border MP Rory Stewart has said it's shocking that Boris Johnson won't take part in Channel 4's conservative leadership debate. Speaking on The Nigel Farage Show on talk radio station LBC on Sunday morning, Mr Stewart said: "I think
GELT Gladiator owner Mike James says he is glad he chose not to sell up, following a successful 2019 event. Now he hopes to take it to the next level, helping to boost its profile nationally and attract new competitors. The well-known event director
Here is a an attractive modern home, quietly situated within a cul-de-sac and offering a great opportunity for a growing family or second-stepper to make their next move. The house has been extended with an open-plan dining lounge leading to the
A BAND from a Carlisle school is on a high note after it won a competition organised by the Kendal Calling music festival. Left Hand Side, from Lime House School at Dalston, won band equipment worth £1,000. Charlotte Waywell, from the school,
DAVID Thomlinson's memory will live on not only for his skill in the auction ring, but also for the words of wisdom he passed on to the next generation of auctioneers. For 57 years he had worked at Carlisle-based livestock auctioneers, Harrison
A WELL-known Carlisle surgeon is about to take on a 550-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for a new charity set up by his colleague. Graham Putnam, 61, of Great Salkeld, is a head and neck surgeon at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary, where he
A CUMBRIAN secondary school will hold an open evening for prospective students next week. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, in Penrith, is hosting the event on Tuesday, June 18 and is expecting between 300 and 400 people to attend. Headteacher
AN APPEAL for information has launched after a vehicle was damaged in a multi-story car park. The matter occurred at Penrith Railway Station's car park on Friday, May 31. A spokesman from the British Transport Police said: "There was an incident
An event will be held aimed at commemorating UK armed forces, past, present and future. Armed Forces Day will be held in Carlisle city centre on June 29, with stalls and exhibitions in place from 10am onwards in the the town centre. The festivities
Badminton ace Lauren Smith will look to take confidence from her Azerbaijan International title win into the European Games. Ahead of the multi-sport event in Minsk, Belarus, which starts on Friday, Longtown’s Smith and doubles partner Chloe Birch
TWO taxi drivers have said they will never drive in Carlisle again after hundreds of fares were taken on by Scottish taxi firms after a fallen tree cancelled trains between Carlisle and Lockerbie. Passengers were left stranded for hours at Carlisle
THE sun and smiles were out in Cockermouth on Saturday. The town was full of colour, music, dancing, beautiful floats and fantastic costumes at the annual carnival. Hundreds of people lined the streets as the procession headed through the town
Excited youngsters were covered in a rainbow of colour as they raised money for charity. Bookwell School in Egremont hosted a mini colour run in aid of Hospice at Home West Cumbria last week. Children ran laps of the school field while volunteers
