Jeremy Corbyn has dismissed Boris Johnson's pledge to "get Brexit done" by the end of January as "nonsense". In the opening exchanges of the TV debate hosted by ITV, the Prime Minister warned the UK faced more "dither and delay" under a Labour government
A 39-year-old male had to call for help after becoming lost in the dark in the Swindale Head area. Vehicles from Penrith Mountain Rescue were dispatched on Saturday at about 8pm to the area from Wet Sleddale and Swindale. Kendal Mountain Rescue
Cumbria Travel has raised £1732.56 for the Cash For Kids charity, which raises funds for disadvantaged children across the UK and in Cumbria. Staff in all three of the Cumbria Travel branches in Dunmail Park, Workington, Carlisle and Whitehaven
THE News & Star Camera Club is a group set up to allow photography enthusiasts to share the snaps they capture of Cumbria. This selection of Cumbrian views has been submitted over the last couple of weeks. If you would like to have your pictures
A 70-YEAR-OLD man had to call for help from a mountain rescue team after he became ill when climbing to the summit of Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called after the man became ill with chest pains when ascending Hall's Fell to the
The bright lights of Blackpool are calling for the Cowper School of Dance. Youngsters from the dance school have been working hard in rehearsals before they take to the stage in the American Association of Dance competition. Performers from tots
Michael Bridges is now the strong favourite for the Carlisle United job with bookies. The former striker’s odds for the Brunton Park post have been slashed to 1/4 with SkyBet. Australia-based Bridges, who has made little secret in the past
A vital new road link is set to boost the Workington economy and breathe new life into the town’s port. Network Rail’s plans to rebuild Siddick Bridge have been given the go-ahead by Allerdale Council. The over-rail bridge, which provides the
MEMBERS of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called to help a 50-year-old woman who had slipped and injured her leg on the shores of Thirlmere. They received the call at about 12.34pm on Sunday near to Armoth car park on the shores of Thirlmere.
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger says he will be having a conversation with South Shields over talented forward Millenic Alli. The attacker has now finished his loan spell at Borough Park but Grainger has been impressed with what he has seen
A Moor Row man has pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled drug. Michael Cullum, 35, of Compton House, received a 12-month conditional discharge when he appeared before Workington magistrates. The court heard Cullum was found in possession
A TRIO of six-year-olds are on a mission to save the environment. The young boys have started a litter picking club at The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School in Currock. So far Noah Rae, Cedric Rapacon and Logan Blaylock have given up their playtimes
A COUPLE have been left devastated after a fire gutted a room in their home. Firefighters say the simple action of closing doors saved the property in Carleton Close, Carlisle, from being destroyed. Fire crews from both Carlisle’s east and west
Police say a man died following a call for concern in Penrith. Officersresponded to concerns about the welfare of a man in Cromwell Street in the early hours of this morning. The road was closed for a number of hours while emergency services
A 79-YEAR-OLD Penrith man has appeared in court accused of failing to comply with the conditions of several firearms certificates. George Farish, of Snowdrop, Kirkoswald, Penrith, pleaded guilty to all four offences relating to not complying with
FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a van on fire in Carlisle. Crews from Carlisle West Fire Station were called to Green Lane at about 6.25am this morning. On arrival they found a van with the engine compartment well alight. Crews used
Two national awards are in the bag for hard-working chemist. Rebecca Ballantyne was thrilled to be nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Widening Participation, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM, and Young Woman of the Future for her impressive
Sparkling lanterns, glitzy window displays, a glass of fizz or two and some early festive gifts are all on the menu next week for Cockermouth’s Spirit of Christmas event. The late night shopping event takes place until 8pm on Thursday, November
Two men have been charged with GBH after a man was left with a broken jaw and burns to his face. Officers arrested the two men along with a 17-year-old from Carlisle on Sunday night, on Spencer Street in the city centre. Leon Hull, 29, of Springkell
Morecambe 0 Carlisle United 4: Defender Aaron Hayden scored twice as Carlisle United's reserves eased to a comfortable win at Morecambe. Fit-again Stefan Scougall and Newcastle loan striker Elias Sorensen were also on target in the Central League
Emergency services were called out this morning after a fishing boat had to be beached. The boat was deliberately brought aground at Harrington harbour after running into difficulties with its propeller. Ged Doran, harbourmaster, said: "They
THREE men accused of modern-day 'slavery' offences have gone on trial at Carlisle Crown Court. The alleged offences - dating back to 2016 and 2017 - relate to the Shiny Car Wash in Warwick Road, Carlisle, which was staffed by Romanian nationals
“The last time I saw Bill was on the 19th of November 2009. He’d got a phone call in the late afternoon from his partner who was at Workington Police station saying it was being flooded. “I remember it clearly, Bill saying ‘I’d better bring my wellies
LEADING councillors are to have “further discussions” about which town in Allerdale will benefit directly from the multi-million Borderlands Growth Deal. Silloth was the front-runner to receive a share of the Government funding which could be awarded
Workers at Tata Steel’s limestone quarry and lime kiln operation in Cumbria face an anxious wait after the company revealed plans to cut as many as 3,000 jobs across its European business. Tata Steel said the plans were in response to what it described
Last week’s sacking of Steven Pressley has triggered the inevitable speculation regarding his successor. All sorts of names are being touted but who in reality will apply? We all know who will make that decision and their track record about getting
Children with dyslexia are being given both hope and coping strategies thanks to a local charity. The West Cumbria Dyslexia Association is holding an open morning in Maryport next week to give families the chance to see the group in action. Chairman
Keswick Rugby Club are off the bottom of North One West after their first win of the season. They won the basement battle with Warrington 12-6 to move above their opponents in the league table. Early on, the two sides were well-matched, attacking
A COURT has heard a daughter’s heart-rending account of how a man’s alcoholism has cast a shadow over his and his family’s life. Derek Rutherford, 46, was put before a judge at Carlisle Crown Court after he admitted two theft offences which involved
Carlisle Rugby Club went down 38-7 at Billingham in their North Premier clash on Teeside. However, a loss to the leaders should be viewed in the context that Carlisle were within 12 points of Billingham with 15 minutes to go, and only a loss of
The strong community spirit and distinctive culture of Cumbria is particularly demonstrated at this time of year across the many winter markets and Christmas fairs. It’s a time of year when our communities come together to celebrate, whatever adversities
Police are investigating after a property was broken into in Workington. Between November 15 and 17 an unknown person has broke in to a property on Falcon Place. A police spokesman said a person forced entry through an external ground floor window
CUMBRIA was expected to wake to another morning of sub-zero conditions today - with the cold snap poised to continue. And icy roads and foggy conditions are due envelop the county once again. The Met Office predicted lows of up to -6C in some
Witnesses are being sought to an accident where a 61-year-old pedestrian was injured. The collision occurred at around 5.25pm on Saturday, November 9 when a silver Citroen Picasso, driven by a 71-year-old woman, collided with a 61-year-old pedestrian
A car failed to stop after a crash which injured a pedestrian. Police are investigating after a collision on Friday, November 1 at about 7.30pm on Corporation Road, Workington. The vehicle struck a parked car and a pedestrian, who suffered
Carlisle United today make their second trip to Morecambe in successive weeks – this time for a reserve game. The Blues are back in action at the Globe Arena in their first fixture in the Central League Cup. Kick-off in Lancashire is 1pm with
Firefighters have warned motorists to take care while on the roads. After sub-zero temperatures overnight crews from Carlisle West fire station are on stand by to help motorists who get into difficulty. A spokesman from the station said: "If
A THRIVING Scout group has issued a desperate appeal for help. Every Friday, the Upperby parish hall, in Carlisle, is filled with a tribe of youngsters who spend the next few hours playing and plotting ways they can get some new equipment. The
Every few months over recent years people have come to me asking what can be done regarding Carlisle United, and if there is any way they can help. Often it has been difficult to say what, if anything, was possible. This particular time, though
Caretaker boss Dave “Dabba” Hewson has praised young Penrith AFC striker Max Brown after he netted his 10th goal of the season. Ex-Carlisle United frontman Brown, 20, reached the landmark with his late leveller on Saturday as the Bonny Blues came
Be prepared for a play within a play, a nativity like you've never seen before, and a whole sleigh-full of laughter – Maryport Amateur Operatics and Dramatics Society are coming to town! The 40-strong cast are ready to get audiences in the most
Matt Jansen will this weekend return to the city where it all started to sign copies of his autobiography. The Cumbrian former Premier League star, who began his career with Carlisle United, will meet fans in Waterstones, in Carlisle city centre
A man was injured after being hit by a car carrying suspected thieves. The crash happened at 5.45pm yesterday, outside B&M on Bridge Lane, Penrith. A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "We're investigating a shoplifting incident which happened
COCKERMOUTH businesses were left to deal with the devastation of the 2009 floods for more than six months before they were able to get back on their feet. Jonty Chippendale, who owns The Toy Shop on Main Street, remembers a “raging torrent” of water
Ellis Gillam, another of Whitehaven’s gifted young forwards, has committed himself to the Recreation Ground club for another year. Back in training ahead of their return to the Championship, Haven are putting together a young and talented squad,
PLANS to build over 40 dementia-friendly homes in Distington are moving forward. Distington Big Local, the organisation behind the ambitious scheme, will hold a public event to unveil the plans next week. Project manager Ingrid Morris says they
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