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
New Barrow Raiders signing Perry Singleton has thanked former club Workington Town for how they brought on his game during his time in west Cumbria. Singleton made a successful transition from the amateur game when he moved to Workington from National
The 2,500 or so fans who filed into Brunton Park on April 15, 1989 – and those attending other games across the country – could not have imagined that it would prove a tragic afternoon for the sport which would change it forever. Carlisle’s home
Theatre and dance prospects shone in their first competition of the season, Future Cheer's Jungle Fever in Bolton Arena. Workington's Theatre Crazy dance and cheerleading group brought home a variety of trophies on November 17. Included in their
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being rescued from the River Eamont near Penrith. Police were called to Eamont Bridge at about 10.55 this morning after concerns were raised about the welfare of a teenage girl. A spokeswoman for
Cambridge boss Colin Calderwood is predicting an “excitable” start from managerless Carlisle United this weekend. Caretaker manager Gavin Skelton’s first match in charge of United ended in a 2-1 defeat against Port Vale last weekend. Despite
A WEST Cumbrian primary school has been ranked 18th in the UK, based on its examination results. Bookwell Primary School, in Egremont, was placed 18th out of 250 top performing state primary schools in the 2020 edition of ‘Parent Power, The Sunday
A number of cars were damaged after a spate of vandalism in an area of Carlisle. The cars were damaged at about 11pm on November 14 on Beaconsfield Street and Thirlmere Street in the Currock area of the city. Anyone who witnessed the vandalism
People will have a chance to quiz prospective MPs at a hustings event in Cockermouth. It is due to be held on December 4 at 7pm at Christ Church. Questions for the candidates can be submitted to Churches Together, the hustings' organiser, by
Cumbria County Council has appointed a new executive director for its economy and infrastructure department. Angela Jones, who has been acting director for the economy and infrastructure directorate since December last year has now been officially
Sellafield Union leaders have welcomed the inclusion of nuclear-new build pledge by the Labour Party ahead of next month’s general election. The latest version of the Party’s manifesto is published today and includes, for the first time, a specific
Police are warning people in Cumbria to be vigilant after receiving reports of scam letters being circulated in the area. Cumbria Police have posted a warning on social media about recent letters received from someone claiming to be representing
A Longtown man has been charged with theft of more than £100,000, allegedly taking place over a period of eight years. A Cumbria Police spokesman has confirmed: "Stewart McIntosh, 58, of English Street, Longtown was charged with fraud, theft and
Cumbria County Council is encouraging all those who live close to Sellafield to sign up to a free automatic public warning system. Anyone who lives in the CA21 postcode, and some who live in the CA19, CA20 and CA22 postcodes, is within the Sellafield
Two Egremont residents are celebrating after scooping £1,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery. The Oddfellows Terrace neighbours scooped the windfall when their postcode – CA22 2PU – was announced as today's daily prize winner. People’s Postcode
School pupils are proud to have played their part in raising money for soldiers. Youngsters of Hensingham Primary School presented Ian Fisher, from the British Legion's Bransty branch, with a cheque for £100 earlier this month, raised for the Poppy
THE children and young people of Allerdale are being failed in several key areas, a county council report has revealed. Four out of the five areas of under-performance – flagging up red on the authority’s outcome chart – relate to children and
Graham Potter has hailed the contributions made by Cumbrian Glenn Murray as the Brighton striker hopes for a starting chance. The Seagulls are preparing for their busiest period of the season, starting at home to Leicester on Saturday. Former
A CARLISLE man is wanted by the police for driving offences. Ricky Lee Murphy, 23, is wanted by Cumbria police for driving offences including failing to stop for police, and driving while disqualified, as well as a theft offence. Murphy is from
British Gas owner Centrica says its financial performance for the year remains on track, despite losing another 107,000 household accounts. In a trading update, the company also revealed that it had upped its annual cost savings by £50 million (
Two "deliberately started" fires and a serious bedroom fire meant a busy night for Carlisle firefighters. The upstairs bedroom fire, at a house on Prescott Road, did not result in any injuries, with firefighters crediting working smoke alarms for
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build Carlisle’s second Lidl supermarket has been submitted to the city council. Our readers had their say on the News & Star website and Facebook page. Third class quality supermarket! Why not to bring new
Three men have been arrested after a Carlisle corner shop robbery. A Cumbria Police spokesman confirmed: "Police are investigating a robbery which took place at the Foreways shop in Blackwell Road, Carlisle, at around 8.40pm last night. "Three
Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club took another step towards the Denny Cup when beating Copeland Indoor Bowls Club 93-59. The result was not unexpected as Copeland have lost quite a number of useful players this year, though there was at least one notable
Thousands of incidents of domestic abuse were recorded in Cumbria in the past year. Cumbria Police has revealed the shocking figure as part of National Adult Safeguarding Week, running until Friday, in a bid to help raise awareness of the signs
A busy day in the city centre for Cumbria Police led to five shoplifters being collared by the force. Two youths were detained after being spotted shoplifting in TK Maxx, one of whom was caught after a chase that ended outside Sainsbury's on Willowholme
A PROJECT that allows women in north Cumbria to be the first in the country to have access to digital maternity notes has won two awards. The maternity information system went live on April 1, and enables pregnant women to have their care record
Carlisle foodbank is asking for the public's help in sourcing more bags for life to help their ongoing mission. The city foodbank, which provides vital assistance to Carlisle families struggling to make ends meet, relies on donations to keep going
A Workington grappler has triumphed in a competition in Germany as he bids to make his comeback in mixed martial arts. Daniel Park, of Ashfield, travelled to Germany to take part in the Lichtenfelser Fight Night as returns to fighting after a spell
Nathan Rooney says he and the caretaker set-up at Carlisle United will “keep our standards high” despite the uncertainty over the top job. The Blues are preparing for a second game under Gavin Skelton’s temporary management as United continue their
BUSINESS owners have been left furious after vandals damaged shops in Cleator Moor. Multiple shop windows on Cleator Moor’s High Street were damaged on Sunday evening. Businesses hit include Moffats pub; Wilsons Butchers and Bakers as well as fast
Cumbria’s biggest railway show has been hailed a huge success by the organisers, with a bumper crowd attending. Workington’s Model Railway Exhibition, held at the Energus building, Lillyhall, at the weekend attracted over 1,200 visitors, 300 more
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) You’re famous for your care and precision at work. Your employer appreciates how you go above and beyond the call of duty. Because of your dedication, a big promotion will be awarded to you. You’ll enjoy the challenge of managing
After endless bowls of tatie pot, plenty of Jennings beer, and a turnip-full of laughter later, the World’s Biggest Liar of 2019 has finally been crowned. Stories told at The Bridge Inn included tales of providing the Queen with her “morning cuppa
