FIREFIGHTERS have attended another 'deliberate' wheelie bin fire in the Morton area. Crews from Carlisle East Fire Station were called at about 9pm tonight (Jan 17). They responded to the call of a fire in the open at Chances Park. Crews
A popular Wetherspoon pub has closed its doors to the public. The Dog Beck Wetherspoon in Penrith has closed until further notice. A sign posted on the door has informed customers that the pub will be closed until further notice and the nearest
Gethin Jones says he turned down interest from other clubs because he felt at home at Carlisle United. The versatile defender last week extended his Blues deal until the end of the campaign after an impressive start to his United career. Jones
M-Sport’s plans for the 2020 season continue to expand as the Cumbrian firm announce their plans for the Bentley race programme as well as the support categories in the FIA World Rally Championship. Having unveiled a striking new livery for the
Tinned goods are needed to create a robot - and will be donated to a food bank once the sculpture's created. Apprentices at Energus, in Lillyhall, are working with a team of Year 6 pupils for National Apprentice Week, creating the sculpture to match
Copeland Council has released it's latest food hygiene reports. Food establishments are rated on a scale of zero to five, with five being the best. This week's reports are: Asda, Preston Street, Whitehaven – 5 Emmaus House, Walkmill Close
The equestrian community is coming together in a bid to do its bid to help people and animals affected by the devastating fires in Australia with events being planned all over the country to raise funds. In Cumbria, the Ellen Valley Riding Club
West Cumbrian libraries are set to address food poverty and keep young minds active across the half term break. When schools close for a week from February 17-21, nine Allerdale libraries are taking up Feed and Read sessions. This offers a free
Cricket’s profile in the region is on the up, thanks to Cumbrian Ben Stokes’ summer heroics, and Carlisle Cricket Club winning the Cumbria League in 2019. Thanks to the increased interest, Carlisle CC are launching a women’s soft ball cricket team
When Carlisle Sentinels left the British American Football Association (BAFA) National League last year, it looked like it may be the end for ‘Gridiron’ in the city. But head coach Paul Brady was determined to keep the sport alive, and as such,
A message in a bottle, launched into the sea from the West Cumbrian coast, has been found 20 miles away – and over 20 years later. On March 10, 1999, a Mrs T Smith put her note in the bottle and sent it into the sea from Whitehaven And almost
HUNDREDS of properties in parts of the county were without power for most of the day today. Electricity North West reported at about 7.30am that over 500 homes in Wigton were without power. A spokesperson from Electricity North West said: “
Carlisle haven’t enjoyed a good start to 2020 with successive defeats, and Harrogate away is not the best opportunity to end that sequence. They are currently lying second in the North Premier table only a point behind faltering leaders Billingham
A landmark development at Broughton Moor's Derwent Forest has been revealed, which would also see public access restored to the site for the first time in decades. It is hoped it will kickstart a housing revolution locally which will also have a
Wellness sessions for those affected by cancer will be taking place next week in Penrith. The sessions, run by North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support, will be taking place at Penrith Cricket Club on Wetheriggs Road.
Professor John Howarth is deputy chief executive at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and has been a local GP for over 30 years. He shares his top tips for staying healthy this winter. He said: “Every year we have more deaths and
The sons of rugby league legend Ike Southward have made Workington Town head coach Chris Thorman well aware of what is on the line when his team take on Whitehaven this weekend for the annual derby played in his honour. Town go to the Recreation
Thieves have struck on an industrial estate – taking a flat bed trailer unit for a HGV. Police are appealing for information after the incident at Lillyhall Industrial estate. The trailer is described as being red in colour with 2012 T5 in white
FANS of comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey snapped up tickets within minutes of an announcement that he will visit the county on his new tour. A surprise statement was revealed by the Old Fire Station in Carlisle yesterday morning, prompting
Un De Sceaux can turn around Sandown form with Defi Du Seuil and notch a fourth win in the Matchbook Clarence House Chase at Ascot. Willie Mullins’ charge is certainly in the veteran stage of his career at the age of 12 - but his neck defeat at
The new year got off to a flying start for a Frizington runner who clinched a county title. Zoe Brannon, 11, laced her running shoes up to race for Keswick Athletics Club at the Cumbria Cross Country Championships. The undulating equestrian fields
A TRUSTED hotel manager from Longtown stole almost £107,000 from his employer over seven years to feed his 'crippling' addiction to gambling. Carlisle Crown Court heard today how 58-year-old Stewart McIntosh - whose £18,000 a year job as manager
A 41-year-old man who performed an indecent sex act in a police cell has appeared before magistrates. Ryan Crellin, of Harcourt Street, Workington must attend an 18-month rehabilitation programme after pleading guilty to a string of offences.
Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall stepped into the ring at Wilter's Boxing Club, Maryport, on Monday (January 13) to see first-hand how equipment purchased from the Property Fund is being put to good use. The property fund re-invests
Passengers were thanked today for their patience and advised to check before they travel after emergency repairs to overhead lines on the West Coast main line. Teams of specialist Network Rail engineers worked overnight to repair damage to the 25,000
Damaging property and assault has put a Cleator Moor woman in court. Cheryl Corlett, 30, of Earl Street, pleaded guilty to two charges before West Cumbria Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The court heard Corlett assaulted Graham Singleton on August
Seaton Junior School pupils have had a taste of life as a mountain rescue volunteer. The Year 4 youngsters paid a visit to Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team’s base to learn all about how they help people stuck out on the fells. And the eager students
A VILLAGE in the heart of the Lowther Valley is on the hunt for new tenants to run a valuable community asset. The Bampton Trust has issued a plea to people who could be interested in managing the local shop, post office, B&B, and tea room in
CARLISLE City Council has pledged to lobby the county council to enhance street lighting across the district as part of a safety drive. Cumbria County Council hopes to change all its street lights to energy-saving LEDs by the end of 2021 in a move
A WOMAN has admitted illegally supplying prescription-only drugs. Kerry Marie Woodburn, of Egremont faced one charge when she appeared at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday morning. She was charged with the supplying of prescription-only medication
THE leader of Allerdale Council is encouraging people to have their say on next year’s budget. Allerdale Council has begun the process of setting its budget for the 2020/21 financial year, which is due to be submitted for approval in March. Leader
CRICKET hero Ben Stokes has thanked fans for their messages of support while his father - former Town coach Ged Stokes - was in hospital. Ged was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Monday December 23, leading to an outpouring of fan support
A West Cumbrian musician is delighted after hearing his song on a prime-time TV show. Arran George, 24, of Egremont, is living the dream in London looking to boost his music career. And that has just been handed a major boost with his song Nobody
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger is not shying away from the challenge of pitting his league-leading side against two promotion rivals in the next week. Reds host the NPL North West Division’s fifth-placed side at Borough Park tomorrow when Marske
A CARLISLE councillor has landed himself in hot water amid claims he swore at the deputy leader and squared up to him during a council chamber bust-up – though he insists he was only sticking up for a female colleague. Council leader John Mallinson
CONCERNS over the dangers of open water swimming in the Lake District have been prompted following the inquest of a young man who lost his life in Ullswater. Bryxzel Galeon, 21, died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the lake with
Rail users have been thanked after damaged wiring on the West Coast Main Line caused disruption to rail services in Cumbria - with buses being called into shuttle passengers between Preston and Carlisle. The overhead wires between Lancaster and
AN ONLINE pervert from west Cumbria has been put on the Sex Offenders' Register after he was snared in a paedophile hunter's sting. Stephen McCue, 59, had a series of explicitly sexual conversations with a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl
Every time James Trafford opens his bedroom curtains in the City Football Academy, he is able to gaze out from his exciting football present towards an even more thrilling future. “My view is onto the first-team training pitch,” he says. “Sometimes
HUNDREDS of properties in the Wigton area are without power, says Electricity North West. A total of 572 properties are affected. A spokeswoman for the firm said engineers were this morning on their way to the area to fix the problem. Meanwhile
Chris Beech has said he will continue to target “young, hungry” players as he continues his efforts to reshape Carlisle United's squad. Beech has made four January signings so far, Nick Anderton the latest yesterday. The Blackpool defender,
A £12million flood risk management scheme has been launched at Skirting Beck and Whangs Beck in Egremont. On Wednesday Copeland Council’s mayor, Mike Starkie, was given the honour of digging the first turf, on work which will better protect 220
A DERELICT social services building has been demolished to pave the way for a new car park in central Workington. The building on New Oxford Street was deemed a dangerous structure last month, closing a main road for a time as high winds made its
Copeland mayor Mike Starkie has praised the new modular housing development in Egremont – calling it a major coup for the town. Mr Starkie said the homes on Royal Drive are a welcome investment, after a visit to the site. The innovative modular
A SLIMMER is looking forward to new opportunities after losing a staggering six and a half stones in just 39 weeks. Emily Prier, of Frizington, joined the Cleator Moor group of Slimming World back in March last year after a referral from her doctor
AN excursion company which left two Cumbrians with an agonising wait for help during a severe snowstorm have apologised for their actions. Mountaineers of Iceland, who operate the snowmobile trips to the Langjökull glacier, the second largest ice
A CONSTRUCTION worker has appeared in court charged in connection with a crash which left a man fighting for his life. Speaking only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and nationality, Daniel James English, 30, appeared at Carlisle’s magistrates
A TEAM of a dozen volunteers has spent more than 700 hours putting together something the whole community can enjoy. Inspired by the success of the Annan to Bowness-on-Solway Bell Raid, residents in Old Anthorn - which is on the south side of the
MOTORISTS faced major disruption after a traffic accident caused “significant” damage to Longtown Bridge and led to its closure early yesterday. Engineers were due to make a detailed inspection of the bridge, which crosses the A7, and is regarded
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University of Cumbria students aspiring to a career in video games design will be hearing from successful industry insiders today. Joined by college and school students from across Cumbria and beyond, 200 University of Cumbria students will be treated
A CUMBRIAN chip shop has been named among a small list of finalists battling it out in the national Fish and Chip Awards. Shap Chippy, on Main Street in the village, is in the running for the prestigious award, which will be revealed in London
THIS weekend Carlisle Equality Group will have an interactive stand in the city centre displaying key statistics and infographics about inequality. There will also be activities about inequality for families to take part in. The stand will be
A PETITION launched by a major trade union calling on the Government to pay the costs of demolishing the former Central Plaza is gathering support. The derelict former hotel, on Victoria Viaduct in Carlisle city centre, was recently demolished
A WARNING has been issued for people in Carlisle to be aware of rogue traders operating in the area. The alert - issued by Cumbria Trading Standards - comes after sellers were spotted in the city selling ‘cheap’ mattresses out of the back of a
A MOTORIST who drove at speeds exceeding 100mph has been fined. Andrew Carruthers, 20, of Amberfield, Burgh-by-Sands, pleaded guilty to driving an Audi A7 on the M6 southbound between junctions 45 and 44 at speeds exceeding 70mph. At 10.18pm
A CUMBRIAN mountain rescue team came to the aid of a woman taking part in one of the world’s most intense endurance races. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was scrambled at 7am on Wednesday, along with Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team after a woman
