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
Two fire engines were needed to put out a blaze in Workington. Crews were called today at 2.25pm to a small commercial building fire at Jubilee Road. The fire was put out using two breathing apparatus and compressed air foam solution. Crews
A 25-YEAR-OLD driver has lost his home, relationship and job after he was caught driving under the influence of drugs. Peter Iuean Hughes admitted both a charge of driving while under the influence of cocaine and a further charge of driving while
Cumbria’s Chief Constable has paid tribute not just to PC Bill Barker, but to the friends and colleagues who had to remain professional during the tragedy of losing a well-loved friend and police officer. Remembering the 2009 flood, she has also
A LAKES holiday park is celebrating after several wins at prestigious travel awards ceremony. Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, based near Bewaldeth, picked up two prizes at the 2019 Hoseasons Best in Britain awards in Brighton on Wednesday. The resort
A CAT has been killed by two "out of control dogs" in Silloth. Police are investigating the incident which led to the death of a cat. The incident happened at about 2pm on November 17 on Eden Street, Silloth. A spokesman for Cumbria police
Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Farsley Celtic will be a game too soon for Brad Carroll said Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger. Carroll has been sidelined with a thigh strain and Grainger is keen to ensure their is no recurrence of the problem
Authorities responsible for vulnerable adults are raising awareness of the issue of self-neglect. This is a behavioural condition that leads to a person not being able to look after their own basic needs, including not looking after their living
IMPROVING health, wellbeing and safety was the focus of a community event in west Cumbria. The Well Whitehaven drop-in session offered free health checks and advice to residents at St Benedict’s Rugby Club, on Newlands Avenue, in Mirehouse, Whitehaven
The Home Secretary was in Whitehaven today for an election visit to show her support Trudy Harrison. Priti Patel joined Copeland's Conservative hopeful while canvassing around The Highlands estate in the town. Mrs Harrison has been out and about
The issue of lowering the voting age to 16 has caused much debate over the years, but the upcoming election has drawn this into sharper focus. As the looming December general election creeps closer, socially aware young people are trying to make
DRIVERS across Cumbria have paid almost £1.4m in on-street parking fines over the last full financial year – an increase of more than £300,000 on the previous 12 months. The figures emerged as part of a county council’s parking services annual report
Hopes are (sky) high that new flights connecting China’s biggest city and Manchester Airport will bring a boost to Cumbria’s economy. Bosses at Manchester Airport revealed that three flights a week will take off from the end of March 2020 to create
Head chef Shane Hamilton has completed his annual building project and unveiled his latest gingerbread version of the Lodore Falls Hotel. The chef first took on the sweet construction in 2002 and it has grown over the years to keep up with the hotel
World-first pipeline technology designed to revolutionise performance and safety in industries around the world will be showcased for the first time later this month. The development of the first ever FSWBot, Friction Stir Welding Robotic Crawler
Electricity North West has appointed an industry expert to chair its consumer vulnerability panel. Jenny Willis will be the new chair of the panel, which helps support the delivery of Electricity North West’s consumer vulnerability strategy and
A TEENAGE girl was struck by a white car as she walked along a busy road. The 13-year-old girl was hit by a wing-mirror on her upper arm in High Street, Wigton. She was between the butcher’s and church as she made her way towards Nelson Thomlinson
A MAJOR road into Keswick will remain closed over Christmas because a flood alleviation scheme is taking longer than expected to finish. A meeting of the county council’s Local Committee for Allerdale heard that highways chiefs had considered putting
An inquest has been opened into the death of a grandfather who died after becoming trapped at the top of Dixon's chimney in Carlisle. Robert Philip Longcake, 53 and known as Phil, was left trapped on the 290ft city structure, his lower leg reported
The Institute of Directors has outlined a plan to boost corporate governance in the UK. In its latest pre-election manifesto, the organisation has called on the next Government and the business community to work together to restore trust in how
A CONVICTED sex offender who fell out with a former girlfriend, used Facebook to offer a £1,000 reward to anybody prepared to do her “serious damage”. The chilling threat came from 29-year-old Michael Reid as part of a terrifying eight-day campaign
THE region's air ambulance service is looking to raise an extra £300,000 each year to ensure it can provide a 24/7 service. Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) can only largely operate in the hours of daylight but clinicians want to reach
Nine yachts collected awards at the annual Whitehaven Sailing and Boating Association presentation night and charity evening. Last weekend the club held it’s annual charity evening combined with the presentation of trophies won over the 2019 sailing
Cumbria’s water provider United Utilities has reported slight increases in revenues and profits for the half year. The company said revenues reached £935.5 million for the half year to September 30 – compared to £916.4m in the same period in 2018
Around 400 homes in Seaton and surrounding areas were plunged into darkness last night due to a power cut. The outage was due to an overhead electricity network fault. Power was restored by 11pm. A spokesperson for Electricity North West said
In less than four years a dance school in Carlisle has amassed an impressive collection of silverware, recently bringing home five trophies from a national competition. Members of Carlisle Dance Academy trained hard to wow the judges at Major Dance
A missing Egremont man has now been found. Police had issued an appeal to help them find Blake Hardy, 26, who was last seen on November 12. But they have now thanked the public for their help sharing the appeal after Mr Hardy was found.
Ben Stokes has hailed those who have helped him become one of the world’s finest cricketers, with his coaches winning The Coaching Chain gong at this year’s UK Coaching Awards. The coaches behind the rise of Cumbria’s Stokes are Jon Gibson, John
Aaron Hayden has boosted his chances of stepping up to the Carlisle United side with an eye-catching reserve display, says coach Nathan Rooney. The centre-half scored twice and helped keep a clean sheet in yesterday’s 4-0 win at Morecambe. His
A MAN accused of robbing a schoolgirl in broad daylight in the centre of Carlisle has gone on trial. A jury at the city’s crown court heard yesterday how the 13-year-old was walking with friends in Lowther Street at about 3.20pm on July 4 last
Traffic is building up in Carlisle this morning and more delays are expected through the roadworks. Currently, traffic in the Stanwix area is very heavy especially though the roadworks. The problem area is the B6264 Brampton Road both ways
Rob Edwards is far from bitter at having surrendered his piece of Carlisle United history to Jarrad Branthwaite. “I’m pleased for him,” says the club’s previous youngest-ever goalscorer. “Twenty-nine years is long enough…” Edwards is referring
A PROMISE to help businesses affected by the Central Plaza fiasco in Carlisle has been approved by city councillors. The Central Plaza resilience fund of £70,000 is to be made available to those businesses that were forced to close as a result of
In 2009 Will Richardson, the operational commander for the fire service in Allerdale and Copeland, was Watch Manager at Whitehaven Fire Station. He was forced to take a back seat in the emergency response after being trapped in his Cockermouth home
Businesses need to work together to pull off Maryport's ambitious regeneration programme. This should include a collaboration of industries in West Cumbrian town, according to Allerdale council's policy manager Andrew Hines. "There are sections
EMPLOYEES at a Carlisle car wash had to work up to 12 hours a day with no breaks and no protective clothing, a jury heard. Bosses at the city’s Shiny Car Wash in Warwick Road also confiscated workers’ identity cards and kept them until they repaid
Whitehaven have been handed a double boost with two popular stars set to stay at the club. Callum Phillips and Sam Forrester have both signed two-year contracts which will see them at the Recreation Ground until the end of 2021. Both Phillips
The Lake District Pound currency is to fold next year after becoming an “early casualty” of the rapid rise of contactless and mobile payments. Founder, Ken Royall, confirmed that the colourful currency (LD£) designed to support independent businesses
A MCDONALD’S worker has gone viral with his quick wit while taking orders at the drive-through. Our readers had their say on the News & Star website and Facebook page. He makes a lot of people smile he is great. Thank you. And carry on! Genevieve
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) A delayed refund, inheritance or gift will finally be awarded to you. Use this windfall to buy something that appeals to your sensual side. A trip to the spa, a bottle of scent or a lovely piece of jewellery will soothe your jagged
The Lake District Pound is to fold next year after becoming an “early casualty” of the rapid rise of contactless and mobile payments. Founder, Ken Royall, confirmed that the colourful currency (LD£) designed to support independent businesses across
