Carlisle United are hoping to complete more deals after today's capture of Jack Bridge. Talks are understood to be progressing positively with Stefan Scougall as the Blues bid to keep the Scot at Brunton Park. United are also believed to be
An investigation has been launched after an assault in Penrith. It happened between 8 pm and 8.30 pm, Sunday night on Duke Street. A Cumbria police spokesman said: "The incident is reported to have involved two men. "One of the men was
Carlisle United have been handed a trip to Championship side Barnsley in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The Blues were the last ball out of the pot in the northern section draw as they were given a trip to Oakwell. It will see Steven Pressley's
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will battle to become the next prime minister after Michael Gove was eliminated from the Tory leadership contest in the final round of voting by MPs. Tory MPs have been urged not to turn the contest to become the next
A Carlisle teenager is critically ill in hospital after an assault last night. An 18-year-old-man was taken to The Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, just after 7 pm. The teenager was close to Central Avenue, Carlisle when the assault
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Carlisle. Cumbria Police have released details of the collision, which happened at 6.45pm on Tuesday. A car hit a dog, killing it, on Regent Street near to the junction of Hasell Street. A
STUDENTS got a taste of Spanish life this week at Cockermouth School. Churros, tapas and paella were all on the menu when the Y10 GCSE language students took part in a Spanish-themed cookery session. They each chose their own recipe and rustled
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular teacher who has died. Kathryn Turnbull passed away surrounded by her family on May 22 aged 44. Mrs Turnbull, nee Rooney, taught at St Patrick’s Primary School in Cleator Moor for more than 20 years after joining
Jack Bridge says the style of play planned by Steven Pressley at Carlisle United next season is a major reason why he joined the Blues. The attacking midfielder signed a one-year deal today after talks with Pressley. And former Northampton
An eight-year-old football fan has inspired a campaign to take the beautiful game to Africa. Soccer mad Murphy Grisedale-Stairs, from Carlisle, was initially asked to donate one of his old football kits to children overseas. When he realised
FIFTY stray dogs have been taken in from Copeland’s streets over a 12-month period. The borough council’s enforcement officers have collected a range of breeds including spaniels, lurchers, huskies, terriers and Labradors. Once a dog is detained
A CARLISLE business has reached out into another dimension and launched what’s been hailed as the county’s first virtual reality gaming arena. The team at VR Gateway, by Portland Place in the city centre, have formed a new gaming and entertainment
Former Carlisle United favourite Jamie Devitt has today completed a move to League One side Blackpool. Devitt, who turned down a new deal at Brunton Park, has signed a two-year deal with another 12-month option at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool
A FREE business breakfast will look at the future of Carlisle Airport. Just one week before the first commercial flight takes off, the breakfast, supported by Carlisle Youth Zone and Baines Wilson, will give insight into the development and future
LANES heading northbound and southbound on the M6 have been closed to allow for maintenance work. One lane in each direction on the stretch of motorway between Carlisle and Penrith was shut to traffic at the end of May. A spokesman from Highways
A GROUP of Cumbrian dental practices are celebrating their 10-year anniversary with special activities for patients. The Bupa Dental Practices in Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven, Egremont and Kendal all opened within months of each other back in
CARLISLE residents are being reminded to have their say about plans to create a new southern link road. Cumbria County Council will be holding three more events within the next week to give locals another opportunity to view the route and provide
A granny bingo party will put the fun in fundraising at Seaton Village Hall on Saturday June 22, from 6pm. It is being held in aid of Bank Mill Animal Sanctuary (Ani-Mel Haven) in Mawbray, who has been adversely affected financially due to the coastal
THE influence of Rory Stewart on the Tory leadership race has been highlighted as a positive by supporters and rivals. Many took to social media to share their thoughts after he crashed out of the contest last night - with Boris Johnson still the
Mark Wilson has been selected in England's preliminary 29-man World Cup training squad. Newcastle Falcons flanker Wilson, who began his rugby career in Penrith, is joined in Eddie Jones' squad alongside the uncapped quartet of former England Sevens
A TEENAGER has admitted burgling a youth group’s Carlisle base. Jamie Ramdin, 18, appeared at the city’s crown court yesterday. Ramdin was due to stand trial having previously pleaded not guilty to the burglary of The Rock youth project on
A traditional Cumbrian butcher has launched a new website. Eden Butcher Cranstons has launched the website following an extensive company rebrand. The revamped website offers a new user friendly design and updated online shop. Cumbrian ex-pats
Young nursing students swapped stethoscopes for spatulas to raise money for a leading charity. Nurse Cadet students at Lakes College took part in the Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day baking challenge, making and selling their own cupcake creations
The mother of a 13-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a crash near Carlisle has launched a campaign to develop a special courtyard dedicated to her memory. Ingrid Messenger, of Gaitsgill near Dalston, died in a three-car collision outside
COFFEE connoisseurs Bruce Brown and Luke Jackson have shut their concept coffee and doughnut shop in Carlisle city centre so they can expand their bakery space. The Abbey Street venture closed on Friday so the pair, who are business partners, can
SOCIAL media platform Facebook has gone down across the UK. According to the website Down Detector, hundreds of reports have been made about the outage, with many unable to access its website and app. Facebook are yet to comment on the issue.
ALMOST 100 people took advantage of free health checks organised by a Copeland community group aiming to reduce the number of people having strokes. More than 10 per cent of those attending were advised to see their doctor for further monitoring
A POPULAR community festival is set to return for its fourth year. Carlisle Unity Festival will be back in the city centre on Saturday, July 14 for an afternoon that will celebrate the diversity of the city’s communities. It has become a staple
The final two contenders vying to become the next prime minster will be decided by tonight. Two rounds of voting will take place today, with the result of the first expected at about 1pm, and the result of the second expected at about 6pm.
THE MET Office has issued a 33-hour weather warning for thunderstorms, which could bring flooding and travel disruption. The forecaster says the warning, which will be in place between 3pm on Sunday and midnight on Monday, will affect most of England
A MAN has admitted behaving violently during a night-time incident in an Eden Valley village. Alan Robson, 46, of Windy Ridge, Kings Meaburn, pleaded guilty to a charge of affray when he appeared at Carlisle Crown Court this morning (wed). Robson
THOSE with learning disabilities are showing what an amazing contribution they can make to society as part of the People First Takeover. As part of Learning Disability Week, individuals are shadowing professionals working in the local NHS, police
Carlisle United have today made former Northampton midfielder Jack Bridge their fifth summer signing. Bridge, 23, has signed a one-year deal at Brunton Park to join Steven Pressley’s squad ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. The attacking midfielder
A WILDLIFE group in north Cumbria has issued a warning after an outbreak of deadly squirrel pox. The Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group say the virus was reported in the Lowther Caravan Park area near Penrith earlier this week. A spokesman
A teenager has denied racially abusing a man outside a Workington nightclub. Olivia Glasson, 19, yesterday pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment, and will now stand trial in August. The alleged incident took place on January
The newly launched English Lake District India Forum has been welcoming the bosses of some of India’s top travel agencies to Cumbria. It has been set up by Cumbria Tourism to bring together businesses targeting international visitors from the fast-growing
CARLISLE Foodbank is appealing for donations after running low on a number of key items. Long life milk is a particular priority as stocks are completely out. Volunteers have been using social media to appeal for help. A post read: “Carlisle
THE A595 is has reopened in Whitehaven after a crash involving two vehicles. It was shut in both directions on the Loop Road South from Hillcrest Avenue to the A5094 at Inkerman Terrace just after 5am. Highways England reported delays of at least
Two laboratories have been officially opened following £400,000 of investment. Cavendish Nuclear’s Greeson Court Laboratory, on the Westlakes Science and Engineering Park, near Whitehaven, has been providing a service to the Sellafield site for
Carlisle United will start the 2019/20 season with a home clash against Crawley. The Sussex club, who recently signed former Blues striker Ashley Nadesan, will visit Brunton Park for the League Two opener on Saturday, August 3. It sees a quick
The competitive nature of the Eden Valley Cricket League was epitomised on Saturday with just one outright winner in the Premiership as the other games ended in draws with Scotby, Temple Sowerby and Threlkeld gaining an invaluable point apiece.
POLLING has opened for a local election at Keswick Town Council. Voters in the Keswick East ward were due to go to the polls along with others across the county to choose their town councillors on May 2. But voting had to be delayed after the
A FRESH warning has been issued after firefighters in Carlisle were called to a second fire involving a hob in less than a week. Crews from Carlisle West and Lazonby were sent to deal with a fire on Barrock Street, St Aidans in Carlisle just after
THE deputy mayor of Workington will face a vote of “no confidence”, according to a leading member of the Independent Group. However, it is understood that convicted conman David King cannot be forced to resign even if the ballot goes against him
Carlisle United have missed out on striker Jerry Yates - who has instead joined their League Two rivals Swindon. The Robins, who are United's second opponents of the 2019/20 league campaign, have agreed a season-long loan deal with Rotherham frontman
Sometimes, something happens to completely shake your world, turn your life upside down and leave you wondering just what is it all about? I had some shattering news this week that left me disturbed, made me reach back into my childhood and reassess
Carlisle United HAVE received bids for teenage winger Liam McCarron, the club say. The Blues have now confirmed that an unnamed Championship club have tabled offers for the home-grown player. United have not identified the club, or the amounts
A WHITEHAVEN man is due to appear in court on six charges following an incident at the weekend. Karlum Iliffe, 28, of Westmorland Road, Hensingham, has been charged with failing to stop when required to do so, assaulting three police officers, obstructing
A WORKINGTON pair has been jailed for shoplifting chicken, steak and whiskey. Gemma Louise Burns, 34, of Razia Court, and Michael Peter Burns, 35, of the same address, were jailed for jointly shoplifting from Workington's B&M and the Coop in
THE owner of travel operator The Mountain Goat has walked away with the top honour at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2019. Stephen Broughton won the Bernard Gooch Tourism Personality of the Year Award at the glittering ceremony attended by almost 400
