POLICE are investigating a burglary which happened in Workington. A man described as wearing a dark coloured baseball cap and a dark coloured baggy jacket was disturbed by the occupier of the house. Nothing was taken. The incident happened in
JEREMY Corbyn has pledged to keep the European market open to farmers in the event of a no-deal Brexit - amid fears of the damage crashing out without a deal will have on the sector. The leader of the opposition met with the Cockbain family - who
POLICE are investigating an indecent exposure incident which happened between two West Cumbrian villages. A woman reported a man exposing himself to her while she was walking down the line between Seaton and Camerton. It happened at around 7.20pm
Carlisle United were an established Second Division side come the early weeks of 1969 and, as they prepare to face Football League new boys Salford this weekend, they were certainly operating in higher circles 50 years ago - and against some of the
Allerdale Borough Council is reminding residents of changes to bin collections following the Bank Holiday next week. Bin collections are being carried out one day later than usual after the Bank Holiday on Monday, and all council offices will close
A hydraulic hammer worth £4,500 has been stolen from a builder's compound in Wigton. Thieves forced entry to the Thomas Armstrong premises on Syke Road at some time over the weekend of August 9 to 12. Police have now launched an investigation
A COMPOSER and pianist from Carlisle will perform at the city’s Collective Fringe Festival. Sean Whytock will host a lunchtime piano recital at St Cuthbert’s Church, on Blackfriars Street, on Friday. The performance will include a number of classical
A thief who stole a Peugeot 208 car from the outskirts of Brampton is being hunted by police. The culprit struck on August 6. The registration number of the stolen car is PY66 BXB. No further details about the theft have been released.
Police are investigating after a man was threatened in Whitehaven. Officers are investigating the public order incident which happened on August 21 at around 5.15pm on the Ginns to Kells road, near to the junction of Lakeland Avenue, Whitehaven.
Schools across West Cumbria can rejoice with Keri Taylor on the scene, as the tuition and exam centre owner has a teaching life-saver in the making. The Workington-based private tutor has expanded her business, and is getting a bank of supply teachers
A BIGRIGG kennels and cattery showers its guests with tip-top service – and it has confirmation from the council to prove it. Bankend Kennels and Cattery is thrilled to have received a five star rating in Copeland Borough Council’s animal premises
Police are investigating a shoplifting incident in Keswick. A jacket, with a value of £70 and a waist coat valued at £20 were taken from the Toys and Hobbies shop, Museum Square. The incident happened on July 30 at 11.30am. Officers would
Police are appealing for information after a toy was stolen from a shop in Keswick. Officers are investigating a shoplifting incident which happened on July 30 at 12pm at the Toys and Hobbies shop, Museum Square. A toy truck valuing £90 was taken
Goalscorer Dan Wordsworth described the “brilliant feeling” of grabbing the late winner for Workington Reds as they made it two wins from two NPL North West Division games at Trafford on Tuesday. The experienced defender bundled the ball into the
Dave Johns is an award-winning stand-up comic and has toured his one-man shows worldwide for the past 30 years. But he is best known as an unlikely movie star following his star role in Ken Loach’s 2016 Palme d’Or and Bafta-winning film, I, Daniel
Cumbria's only enterprise zone has launched a new website. Kingmoor Park's new website is in its initial phase of development. It is designed to enable visitors to make a tailor-made search for appropriate property, its location on the site,
REGISTRATION has now opened for Cash for Kids Sports Challenge fundraising event. Cash for Kids, run by CFM radio held the event last year and granted over £16,000 to four local children’s sports groups across Cumbria and applications are now open
Whitehaven residents have a chance to get close to some rarely-seen wildlife thanks to the National Trust. On Saturday, August 31, the Whitehaven community will have the chance to start their day with an early-morning wildlife encounter. A moth
Hills staff had trouble keeping their excited new customers at bay before the grand opening of their Spar store, with the community coming out in full force to welcome Workington’s newest arrival. The team were met with praise and smiles when the
A well-known local businesswoman has been appointed as a director of a major Cumbrian firm. Lynne Mallinson is a new non-executive director to the board of H&H Group, based in Carlisle. Lynne has a lifetime’s career working in business and
CAMPAIGNERS will be asking people to sign a petition calling for Allerdale Council to declare a climate emergency. There will be a street stall on Cockermouth Main Street from 10am to noon on Saturday where people can sign a petition. Over 230
Police have today confirmed the identity of a Cumbrian man who died last week following a motorbike crash. James Graham, 51, from Threlkeld near Keswick, was involved in a crash near Buttermere on August 2. He died at the Royal Preston Hospital
Strange formations will be appearing on the beach at Allonby this weekend but all in the name of art. The village is holding its second annual stone stacking event. Organised by the Allonby Community Forum, the competition is free to enter and
A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman died in a crash on the A69. Viorel Grancea (31) of Darnley Street, Glasgow, has also been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing death while
Former Carlisle United loan midfielder Callum O'Hare has joined Coventry on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season. O’Hare, 21, who joined United for the second-half of last season in January, links up with the League One outfit ahead
Jack Iredale admits Carlisle United need to “switch on more” at the back in order to avoid more setbacks. The left-back accepted the Blues’ defending was not good enough when they conceded the crucial opener to Cheltenham on Tuesday night.
A TERRACE of former boarding houses used by St Bees School is on the market for £1million. The 10 listed Georgian-style properties on Lonsdale Terrace are currently owned by the St Beghian Society, dedicated to former pupils of St Bees School.
Silent Soldiers guarding the Maryport memorial to the fallen have been damaged by vandals. Mayor Peter Kendall said he was shocked and disgusted at what he described as "wanton vandalism." "Is nothing sacred? I just absolutely despair at this
Mental health will be explored through music, art, poetry, and spoken word in an exhibition in Carlisle over the weekend. Mind Trees of the Urban Forest will use nature as a platform to understand mental health. It includes testimonials from
An engineering firm has made a new appointment as it looks to grow. McMenon Engineering Services has appointed Gary Martin as divisional head, services and capabilities at its Workington manufacturing site. Gary has nearly 35 years experience
A DOG breeder found guilty of animal cruelty charges against more than 100 animals will be sentenced next month. Lynn Stoker (62), of Raw House Farm, in Byrness, was due to be sentenced at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court last Friday
Cumbrian centre Chris Harris will get the chance to impress ahead of the Rugby World Cup when he starts Scotland’s second World Cup warm-up Test against France this weekend. Former Carlisle Rugby Club man Harris, whose grandmother is from Dumfries
A SMALL village care home that supports people with learning disabilities has been rated "good" by national inspectors. Gatesgarth at Little Broughton provides personal care and accommodation to five people. The home is a bungalow in a community
Carlisle Hockey Club are set to stage their annual HockeyFest event. Taking place on September 1 at Austin Friars School, the event allows the club to open its doors to new members, as well as showcasing the skills of current players. The Mayor
Despite the awful weather during the week, the deluge promised for Saturday did not materialise with just a few showers scattered here and there, allowing all but the fixtures at Patterdale, in Eden Valley Cricket League's Division One, and Irthing
LABOUR'S next MP candidate for Carlisle has condemned suggestions that the state pension age should be hiked to 75. The Centre for Social Justice - a think-tank headed by Conservative MP Iain Duncan-Smith - says the UK isn't responding to the potential
A MOTHER whose van - and the contents inside - were stolen from outside her home in Oulton is pleading for information. The ex Denton Tyres van was taken from Emma Mcneil’s home on August 17 and later recovered on the border of Carlisle but the
IT’S decision day for GCSE students across Cumbria. Hundreds across the county are heading back to school to find out how well they performed in the exams, which took place earlier this summer. Headteacher at Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton
Hallam Hope's Carlisle United future is back in the balance with clubs showing renewed interest in the forward ahead of the transfer deadline. The Blues have fielded further enquiries for the 25-year-old who could yet leave Brunton Park before
A FUN-filled day is to celebrate a piece of land gaining village green status. Volunteers Hilary Harrington and Herbert Briggs are organising the event in Harrington to celebrate the status being granted to the field adjacent to the harbour.
2:19pm Evie Hoyles from Maryport did "lots better" than she expected. "I've done really well," she said
THE mayor of Copeland is “confident” with council will end the year within five per cent of the budget forecast in a challenging financial climate. His comments come as it emerged the council has suffered a 99 per cent cut in Government funding
I’m not a fan of the Royal Family. I understand the position of the Queen as our monarch and her function in our society. But the whole system has to change and most of the extended ‘family’ need to live independently from state handouts and
The most famous – and hideous – competition in Cumbria is changing location this year, but the same outrageous show as ever is promised. Egremont Crab Fair’s World Gurning Championships are to take place at the Falcon Club, having moved from the
A UNIT that provides rehabilitation for patients with complex mental health needs at Carlisle's Carleton Clinic is set to close. The Acorn Unit is a 16-bed rehabilitation ward for men only. Women who need inpatient rehabilitation support must
