CONCERNS have been raised over hostel staff safety amid fears of a post-Brexit Methodone shortage across Carlisle. Councillor Pamela Birks is worried that council employees working at the coalface could be put at greater risk if the political situation
A WOMAN’S former partner was arrested after he cycled on to the Carlisle street where she lives, putting himself in breach of a court’s restraining order for the third time. When police responded to a 999 call from somebody in Alexander Street they
THE rarest 50p coins in circulation have been revealed as the Royal Mint marks half a century since the piece was introduced. The 50p coin, which entered circulation on October 14 1969, is considered to be the most collectable in Britain today,
A REHEARSAL for the next census is underway in Carlisle. People in homes were urged to fill in questionnaires yesterday. The push followed advice sessions held in the city throughout last week. Thousands of people across Carlisle have completed
A SPOOKY programme of half term events will take place at Holme Head House in Carlisle. All of the sessions will be Halloween crafts which will include wand making, witches hats and spell books. The cost is £6 per child and sessions are suitable
A SHOPLIFTER who stole a £250 iPad from a Carlisle store was thrown a lifeline by magistrates after they were told he has turned his life around. John Greenup, 45, stole the device from the city’s Peter Tyson store on January 9. He walked into
Cumbria County Council chairwoman Christine Bowditch was one of four fundraisers conquering her fears at the weekend, abseiling down a 60ft firefighters' training tower, to raise thousands for charity. The councillor climbed the dizzying heights
A WOMAN has sustained serious injuries after a collision which closed a busy Cumbrian road. Officers were called at about 11.48am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Victoria Road, Penrith. The 77-year-old pedestrian
Damaging a front door has landed a Cleator woman in court. Michelle Johnston, 40, of Main Street, pleaded guilty to criminal damage before Workington magistrates on Friday. The court heard Johnston damaged a front door belonging to Anthony Atkinson
Theft of diesel from a HGV at a secure compound has sparked an investigation by Cumbria police. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 9 between 7.30pm and 10pm at Reedlands Road, Clay Flats, Workington. Entry is said to have been forced
POLICE are hunting a gang of youths who verbally abused a pensioner in Egremont. Officers are investigating the public order offence that happened on Lamb Lame, around 6pm on Saturday. A police spokesman said a 65-year-old was verbally abused
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a parked car was vandalised. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, October 8. A vehicle parked on Row Brow, Dearham was damaged by a liquid believed to be paint stripper. Anyone with
Visitors and exhibitors enjoyed the delights of Wasdale Head Shepherds' Meet and Show this weekend. Hundreds of people flocked to the traditional annual show which featured Herdwick sheep, dog shows, fell running, and Cumberland and Westmorland
The development of a new hotel complex in west Cumbria is starting to take shape. The steel frame of a new Travelodge, Marston’s pub and restaurant, and drive-through Costa in Workington has been put up. The lift shaft has also been constructed
There are huge tailbacks in Workington town centre. Works are taking place on the junction of Adams Road and Lakes Road and traffic lights are in place. There are reports of motorists sitting in queues for more than an hour, around Morrisons,
A MAN who bombarded his ex-partner with threatening Facebook messages as he persistently harassed and stalked her has been jailed. Ainsley Mackay's criminal conduct was revealed at Carlisle Crown Court, where he appeared on his 48th birthday to
A special cinema is in the running to be named as the nation’s best. The Keswick Alhambra has been shortlisted for Cinema of the Year by the UK Screen Awards, which celebrates excellence behind the scenes in the film industry. A panel of members
A HARRABY couple have braved the shave together in support of a mental health charity close to their hearts. Claire Pope and her husband Chris took part in the daring challenge to mark World Mental Health Day last Thursday, of which the national
A Whitehaven man was fined after pleading guilty to using threatening or abusive behaviour. James Michael John Barr, 52, of Fell View Avenue, appeared before Workington magistrates on Friday. He admitted the offence, which occurred on September
A decision by Barclays to scrap a service allowing customers to withdraw cash at post offices, has been slammed by local politicians Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has hit out at the bank’s decision, as has Tony Lywood, Labour’s parliamentary candidate
A Workington man has a suspected broken ankle and leg after a collision with a car. The incident happened around 10pm on Friday night outside Henry's pub in Workington. Police were called out after reports of a collision between a pedestrian
The most unusual items people have asked to be buried with include a Chinese takeaway, a false leg, and an Argos catalogue, a new study has revealed. Research by the Co-op from its funeral directors showed other strange requests included a Wizard
Whitehaven is set to get a new Greggs store. Plans have been approved by Copeland council for the bakers to take on a unit on Bridges Retail Park, on Flatt Walks. This will be the third Gregg store in the town centre. Approval was given by
ALLERDALE council’s deputy leader Mark Jenkinson has been announced as Workington’s Conservative candidate for the next general election. The outspoken politician, who emerged as the preferred candidate during a “competitive hustings” in Cockermouth
Copeland council is reducing the number of small recycling sites it operates after kerbside collection rates have soared. The council has invested more than half-a-million-pounds in its kerbside recycling service over the past 18 months, which has
A MAIN road in Penrith has been closed in both directions following a crash. Ambulance crews and police are currently on the scene of the incident, at Victoria Road, Penrith. A spokesman from Cumbria Police said: "A closure is in place southbound
A LEAKED government report published in The Sunday Times shows places set to lose most jobs in the event of Boris Johnson's No Deal Brexit. The documents, put together as part of Operation Kingfisher earlier this year, show 29 of the 33 worst hit
TEACHERS in Carlisle regularly feed children who arrive at their school hungry because their parents are struggling to make ends meet. That is the shocking reality of daily life for scores of north Cumbrian youngsters, according to some educational
A charity which allowed hundreds of disabled children and adults as well as the elderly to experience the joy of sailing has folded. Founder Ged Doran said there is no longer the same demand for the yacht, Solway Adventurer, and it and its assets
A holistic event in West Cumbria raised over £1,200 to help children in the area. More than 250 people attended Sacred Haven's holistic mind, body and spirit event at the Ennerdale Country House Hotel in Cleator at the weekend. With more than
A crackdown on crime dominated the first Queen's Speech of Boris Johnson's premiership. With the Prime Minister pushing for a snap general election the legislative programme presented at the state opening of parliament is being seen as a bid by
A Carlisle telecoms company is planning a major expansion as it predicts businesses will switch to internet-based communications within five years. Toby Evans, owner of Eclipse Office Technologies, says that with BT Openreach phasing out the traditional
TWO men detained by a brave householder as they burgled his flat have been jailed. Carlisle Crown Court heard how occupant Aaron Wildey was using a communal bathroom at the Chatsworth Square property in the city, on January 27 when he heard noises
Ex-St Bees School pupil Vanessa O'Dea is set to take up a new role in the county. Mrs O'Dea has been appointed the new Director of Education for the Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England in Cumbria. She will take up her new role in January
CARING council chiefs are looking into the creation of a dedicated dog-friendly room as part of the renovation of Carlisle’s Civic Centre. The ground-breaking initiative is intended to ensure that vulnerable and homeless people seeking council
Seaton Rangers ace Miguel Blanco-Charters has been called up to the Spanish national rugby league team’s train-on squad ahead of qualifiers for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Blanco-Charters, who was born in Spain but came to the UK when he was
ANDY Langford, a blast from Workington’s past, prevented the Reds from securing FA Trophy progress at the first time of asking. ‘Langy’, who spent four years at Borough Park, produced a stunning header to peg back the Cumbrians 10 minutes after
SIXTEEN-year-old Harry Atkinson could be in line for a dramatic FA Trophy debut in tomorrow’s replay at home to Droylsden (7.45pm ko). Workington Reds have a potential injury crisis at centre-back and manager Danny Grainger is considering the teenager
CREWS have tackled a building fire in a Cumbrian village. Two fire engines were alerted before 8pm last night (Sunday) to Tewthwaite Hill Road, Soulby. A spokesman from Cumbria Fire and Rescue said: "The fire was inside an outbuilding which was
Carlisle-based SP Training has launched a partnership with one of the UK’s leading LPG gas suppliers to deliver a bespoke professional driver programme. The contract, with Flogas Britain, is tailored to train up new drivers for the company, including
SUPER League star Kyle Amor spoke of his pride after helping his side St Helens to a 23-6 Super League Grand Final victory against Salford Red Devils. The former Whitehaven prop, playing in his 300th professional rugby league game, put in a superb
A popular sandwich shop has been saved thanks to a community-loving councillor. The Beckstone Pantry, Workington, was set to close its doors before Councillor Herbert Briggs stepped in and took over management of the business, much to the delight
BARGAIN hunters will soon be able to set their sights on a new pair of shoes in Carlisle. Following the opening of the new River Island store in The Lanes Shopping Centre last month, Deichmann is the next retailer to throw open its doors to shoppers
THE Liberal Democrats have named county councillor Neil Hughes as their prospective Parliamentary candidate for the Workington constituency in anticipation of the general election, now widely expected in the coming weeks. Coun Hughes has lived
Carlisle Utd 2 Crewe Alexandra 4: It was after 13 minutes and 24 seconds of talking that Steven Pressley reached for the volume control. The + button was pressed quickly until he was no longer speaking, but shouting. “I’ll tell you this,” he said
A West Cumbrian school's rock made its way to Formula One, and pupils – and staff – couldn't be more excited. Orgill Primary School's rock hide and hunt, which has been running at the Egremont school since the Easter holidays, zoomed into the Singapore-based
Almost eighty kittens are at Eden Animal Rescue and they’re running out of space. The centre has been overwhelmed with kittens this season and is struggling to find homes for them all. Centre manager Sarah Bean, is worried that there is still
Mindless vandals have left a trail of destruction at Maryport railway station, leaving volunteers devastated. A large pane of glass on one of the new shelters has been broken and plants have been torn from tubs while litter was strewn about.
AN ARSONIST caused £10,500 fire damage less than a month after he and an accomplice burgled a Carlisle flat. Richard Ireland had been drinking heavily by the time he began a blaze in the basement of a multi-occupancy Compton Street house on February
THE Chair of the National Housing Federation visited local housing association, Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA), to understand the impact major flooding has had on residents, and the work that is being carried out by CCHA to minimise the risk
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