Steven Pressley has pledged not to “overreact” to Carlisle United’s run of three straight league defeats. The Blues host League new boys Salford today (Brunton Park, 3pm) hoping for a much-needed win. United’s boss has not ruled out making
A MAN accused of being armed with an axe appeared in court after an incident in which two people were left with serious injuries. Tony Joynes, of no fixed address, appeared at the magistrates court in Workington today (Friday). He did not enter
Three semi-finals made up the Iggesund Cumberland Amateur Rugby League programme at the weekend. One BARLA County Cup semi-final saw Kells A run out 20-6 winners against Seaton Rangers. They won it in the second half, turning it on from a 6-6
St Helens have included former Hensingham amateur Kyle Amor in their 19-man squad for the Challenge Cup final against Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium tomorrow. But Warrington have not included Australian star playmaker Blake Austin in their
Carlisle Cricket Club face two big games this weekend, which could point the way to some much-sought after silverware. The city side travel to Furness tomorrow in Cumbria Cricket League’s Premier Division Match of the Day, holding a six-point lead
CALLS are growing for the Government body tasked with the Sellafield clean-up to do more to develop a vision for the sprawling site’s future. The nuclear plant is one of Cumbria’s biggest employers, and council chiefs told representatives from the
Steven Pressley says Carlisle United have turned down a fresh bid for forward Hallam Hope. An unnamed club have approached the Blues for the striker but seen their offer rejected. It comes after the News & Star revealed yesterday that there
THE WORKINGTON community was left in shock after two defibrillators, one of which was used to save someone’s life earlier this year, were vandalised in the town. Karen Thompson, manager at the Carnegie Theatre, said she was appalled to discover
THERE will be changes to rubbish and recycling collections next week because of the bank holiday weekend. Rubbish collections will be a day later than usual. Carlisle City Council is asking householders to check their collection date. Rubbish
When St Helens and Warrington Wolves take to the Wembley Stadium pitch tomorrow with rugby league Challenge Cup glory in their sights, a Broughton Moor man will keep a watchful eye to make sure everything runs smoothly. Cliff Hodgson, 78, of Heatherfields
The Government must support new nuclear power – but only to sustain and not grow the industry, an influential select committee has said. The bold conclusion was among a series of recommendations made by the Science and Technology Committee in a
Around 45 people from young to old joined in another beach clean in Maryport. This time is was the Grasslot beach that was cleaned, where 22 rubbish sacks were filled. The clean-up was the third organised by the Maryporters promotions group this
CUMBRIA is set to bask in a bank holiday heatwave, according to the Met Office. Forecasters say that Saturday is set to be the hottest day, with temperatures rising up to highs of 26 degrees celcius in Carlisle, thanks to warm air drawn up from
Jamie Devitt has returned to League Two and will face former club Carlisle United next month after linking up with Bradford City. The midfielder has joined the Bantams on a season-long loan from Blackpool. It comes after Devitt found himself
Forget the coast to coast challenge! Young people walked from castle to castle to support their community. Eight young people spent their day walking more than 18 miles between Carlisle Castle and Penrith Castle to raise money for Eden Valley Hospice
THE main aim of the close-knit team at Bellcare, a Home Care company in Cumbria, is to make a difference to the people that they support and care for. They are always looking for ways to improve the service, and they try to see life through the eyes
POLICE believe a man wanted for for allegedly breaching his sexual harm prevention order by failing to maintain contact with officers may be in Cumbria. Paul Hunter Redpath, 48, is also wanted for breach of notification requirements and prison recall
A DRAMATIC rescue saw two helicopters called to help a woman with serious head injuries. Just before 5pm on Tuesday, Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) scrambled to the aid of a 70-year-old woman. North West Ambulance Service called the
Identical twins were delighted after discovering they had done better than expected. Matthew and Daniel Scott, from Oulton, near Wigton, headed to Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton to find out their fate together. Having both done reasonably
Cumbrian MP Sue Hayman is among the Labour politicians calling for a review of grouse shooting amid claims that it damages important natural habitats. The 16-week shooting season started last Monday - the so-called Glorious Twelfth. Labour says
Cumbria has been named the top holiday let hotspot of England, according to new research. Data obtained by buy-to-let mortgage lender Together, from real estate investment company Yuvoh, revealed that landlords buying in the county could achieve
A SEATON woman has yarn-bombed a bike to raise cash for a vital air ambulance service. Lynne Hardman, 75, of Causeway Road, is raising cash for the Great North Air Ambulance service. It took her three weeks to crochet all the colourful decorations
Cumbrian-born logistics giant Eddie Stobart has said goodbye to its chief executive and suspended its shares amid an accounting review which is expected to affect its earnings for the first half of the year. Boss Alex Laffey has stood down with
Sporting heroes are teaming up with a national leisure centre network to get people on their feet during the bank holiday weekend. Over the weekend, which is dubbed ‘the nation’s biggest sports day’, Better Leisure will be hosting competitive sports
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger is excited for his first taste of FA Cup action in the dugout as part of a bank holiday weekend double-header for his team. Grainger’s Reds take on Newcastle Benfield in the cup’s preliminary round at Sam Smith
Carlisle United and their supporters trust CUOSC are holding a foodbank appeal before tomorrow’s game against Salford. The collection is being made on behalf of Carlisle Foodbank, which aims to provide three days of emergency food for people in
CUMBRIA Police are to hold a minute silence this morning to remember PC Andrew Harper who was killed while on duty a week ago. Officers and staff members will pay their respects at 11am outside their Penrith HQ, plus each of their stations across
A LEADING Workington councillor is calling for a police station to be opened in his ward after a man was arrested in connection with a serious assault involving ‘bladed articles’. Councillor Stephen Stoddart, who represents the Moorclose ward on
NOAH’S Ark, teddy bears and flamingos will all feature in a showcase of skills to support a church fund. All Saint’s Church, at Allhallows near Fletchertown will be the venue for the exhibition entitled All Creatures Great and Small, which opens
Detectives investigating a serious assault in Workington have charged a 41-year-old man. Tony Joynes, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent and two counts of possession of a bladed article. The charges
A LANDMARK cafe which was devastated by fire looks set to rise from the ashes. And there are hopes that Hartside Cafe will once again become a mecca for petrolheads - particularly bikers taking on the remarkable pass on which the new building will
SIXTY bags of rubbish were collected in just three hours by leading councillors and community members. Allerdale council leader Marion Fitzgerald and executive member for housing Stephen Stoddart were in Moorclose last week carrying out the work
This summer, there is a different feel to pre-season for, not just Cumbrian Phil Dowson and the rest of Northampton Saints’ coaching staff, but for virtually all top-level domestic rugby clubs. Now four weeks from the start of the tournament, there
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of a Carlisle woman who has been missing for more than a week. Emma-Louise Blackham, 40, has not been seen since last Thursday. She has long, straight blonde hair and wears
AN investigation has been launched after a house was broken into in Penrith. Police say a property on Fell Lane in the town was targeted between 10am and 1.30pm on Thursday. A spokesman said: "The unknown persons forced entry to the rear door
TRAINS between Carlisle and Newcastle have resumed after a bomb disposal unit was called out to a station on the Tyne Valley route. Police were called to a business near Haltwhistle Railway Station to attend the incident at about 6pm on Thursday
COPELAND council bosses have expressed concerns over Government proposals to hike up electricity bills to fund large-scale future nuclear projects. The funding model is intended to make it easier to attract investment from the private sector following
IF you have a natural talent for the arts, or a love and interest in dance, drawing, photography, writing, drama, filming and design, chances are you have been told that you could not make a career out of it. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
