Police, paramedics and emergency services were called to Lanercost after a serious crash. Emergency services were called just before 6pm last night (January 21) to Lanercost and closed the village road, just east of Lanercost Primary School.
NORTHERN is looking to recruit train drivers across the region, with a potential salary of £53,000 a year on offer for those who make the grade. No previous train driving experience is needed as full training is offered as part of the role. In
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
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is marking Brexit by reducing the price of 10 drinks from January 31. Its so-called “Let’s stay friends” move will offer customers around 60p off drinks which originate in European countries including Germany, France, Spain
IF YOU turn to the Daily Echo's In the Dock page first every day to read through the names of those who have appeared before the courts, breathe a sigh of relief – as you're (probably) committing crimes too. In fact, we've compiled a list of offences
Another key figure is to step down from their role at Eddie Stobart as the company prepares to announce its first financial update since its protracted takeover. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the Cumbrian-born logistics giant announced
THIS month a group of Slimming World consultants were invited to a wellness day at Carlisle College. Consultants from Botcherby, Petteril Bank, Belah, Warwick Bridge and Brampton along with their team developer from Penrith talked to staff and students
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger felt his players were “different class” as they put a frustrating first half behind them to record another home win against a promotion rival on Saturday. Marske United came to Borough Park in fifth place in the
As Scotland looks set to ban heading footballs for under-12s, Cumberland Football Association’s chief executive Ben Snowdon has called for further research into the issue. Mr Snowdon admitted recent studies are concerning and said as a county FA
Carlisle United’s rivals Macclesfield are facing a further rap from the EFL - as they try to boost their League Two survival hopes tomorrow. The third-bottom Silkmen, who are two points below the Blues, have been charged with misconduct after failing
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership has hit back at suggestions “further work” is needed to justify the delivery of HS2 in the North – saying its economic impact so far has been understated. The partnership’s director Henri Murison’s criticism came
VETS who performed life-saving surgery on a cat that got "tangled" in a fan belt have urged drivers to check underneath cars and bonnets before switching on engines in winter. Saffy the cat had to be rescued by a mechanic and needed to have a leg
A NEW exhibition celebrating the maritime history of Whitehaven is launching this week. Under the title Breaking the Waves, the collection will tell the story of Whitehaven’s seafaring past, from shipbuilding and export to the coastguard and services
A YOUNG motorist suffered catastrophic injures after his prolonged overtaking manoeuvre on the A69 east of Brampton ended with him crashing into a roadside tree. Carlisle Crown Court today heard how window cleaner Nathan Lamming, 28, who walked
Winnetka can repay trainer Tony Carroll’s faith by opening his account in the 32Red Casino Handicap at Kempton. The three-year-old was picked up for a mere £4,500 at Tattersalls November Sales out of Richard Hannon’s and it appears money well spent
Scottish League Two Annan Athletic 2-3 Stirling Albion 3 Annan’s slump in league form continued after the Black and Golds suffered their third successive league defeat going down 3-2 at home to the in-form Stirling Albion. It was a much-improved
A HOMELESS man who denied burgling a house in Flimby - despite leaving muddy footprints at the scene - has been found guilty. At Carlisle Crown Court, Lee Moore, 43, claimed he had nothing to do with burgling a couple’s home at Church Road, Flimby
STAFF and students across all University of Cumbria campuses are being encouraged to indulge in small, random acts of kindness today. On what is dubbed ‘Blue Monday’, leaders of the university and University of Cumbria Students’ Union are inviting
A PERVERT living in Carlisle who last week admitted raping a child was previously prosecuted for horrific child sex offences in west Cumbria - when he had a different name. Mark Parker’s sordid past came to light only after he had admitted two
A NEW independent financial adviser has joined the team of David Allen. David Malin, who won the prestigious Investment Companies Financial Planner of the Year at the 2018 Money Management Awards, spent six years as a director of a local firm, and
An ambitious community project to bring life back to a historic building is nearing its funding target – but the deadline has been extended to ensure the target is met. Warwick Bridge Corn Mill has already raised £40,100 by selling shares to members
A HIGHWAYS chief has insisted the county council has a “good system” in place for dealing quickly with potholes on Cumbrian roads. Gareth Scott, highways network manager for Carlisle, told councillors at a recent meeting that the “vast majority
VICTORIOUS Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton admitted that despite lifting the Ike Southward Memorial Trophy against rivals Workington Town, his side were ‘poor’. Haven won the derby clash 24-18 with a try in the dying minutes from Callum Phillips,
For at least one year, a Cumbrian woman plans to share the stories of grassroots activists from her home in Cumbria all the way to the furthest reaches of Mongolia. Rosie Watson, 25, has undertaken the massive challenge of running from her home
A DISTRESSED man “ran amok” and terrified neighbours by brandishing a large knife and making chilling threats to kill. James Anthony Fargher, 30, sparked fear on residential Clifford Close in Penrith after becoming distressed while staying at his
Stewart Reynolds and Kevin Jones founded their first business when they were still sitting together in class at Trinity School. More than 20 years on, the pair are still in business together – running a fast-growing global tech company with the
A MAN in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a van. Police were called at 9.30am to Wigton to reports of a van colliding with a pedestrian. A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "No injuries were reported as it looks
POLICE are investigating after a car was damaged in Whitehaven. Officers are appealing for information on the incident which happened on Meadow Road between 9pm on January 4, and 9am the following day. Damage was caused to the back left tyre.
POLICE would like to talk to anyone who witnessed an assault in Keswick. The incident which happened on Saturday at 12.30pm is reported to have involved three boys aged 15 to 17, two of the boys were together. The boy on his own suffered minor
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a shop window was smashed in West Cumbria. Officers are investigating the incident which happened at Busy Scissors Hairdressers, Cleator Moor. Although the incident happened between 6pm on December 21
AN ASSAULT in Carlisle left a 23-year-old man with facial injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault that occurred on Saturday at 5.15pm outside the Ibis Hotel, Bothergate, Carlisle. Anyone who may have seen anything should contact
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon - who have pubs in Carlisle, Keswick, Penrith, Workington and Whitehaven - is marking Brexit by reducing the price of 10 drinks from January 31. Its so-called "Let's stay friends" move will offer customers around 60p off
The sky turned a spectacular shade of deep red and orange as the sun set over Carlisle yesterday evening. News & Star photographer Stuart Walker captured this stunning picture of the sky above the city.
Oldham Athletic 1 Carlisle United 1: A home side who may as well have inconsistency tattooed on their skin. An away side, for all their efforts, still unaccustomed to winning. There are going to be many more of these – energetic, fruitless draws –
TRIBUTES have been paid to the “larger than life” president of a Cumbrian rugby union club – who has died aged 64. Les McTear rose through the ranks at Aspatria RUFC, becoming a regular in the first team and – prior to his death on Friday – was
A Burns Night Supper will take place on Friday (24 January) at Her Citi in Maryport. The event starts at 7.30pm and includes four courses, poetry readings ,Scottish Ballards and a complimentary dram of whisky. Contact the cafe for more details
Outline approval has been granted to build a new 20-home estate in Whitehaven. The proposal, to build the houses behind Castle Lea, on Flatt Walks, met with approval at Copeland Borough Council’s recent planning panel. Councillors agreed the
STUDENTS at the University of Cumbria have battled it out in a contest against fellow computing wizards across northern England to create a new game. The grand final of the Game Jam 2020 event was held at the Brampton Road campus in Carlisle.
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) More than usual, you are friendly and social. Spending time with your nearest and dearest brings out the best in you. Be sure to attend a big gathering. You’ll have fun catching up with someone who always excites you with their
HUNDREDS of runners shook off their January blues by taking part in the first race of the running calender. The Carlisle Resolution 5k and 10k runs returned to the city yesterday, with more than 650 runners registered to take part. Starting and
The next Workington veterans' hub meeting is due to take place this week. The event, which takes place on Saturday at the town's TA centre, will start at 10am and finish at noon.
A MAJOR Carlisle road will be closed in the evenings from tonight for road improvement works for 10 nights. From 7pm, the stretch of London Road between Halfords and B&Q will be closed until 6am tomorrow. This stretch of road will be closed
Thousands across the county are doing their bit to make Blue Monday a thing of the past, and make Cumbria the happiest place around. Under the banner of Brighter Cumbria, which is aiming to break the world record for the most random acts of kindness
Get your friends together, stick the kettle on, and turn Blue Monday into Brew Monday this year. Today, on what's considered to be the lowest day of the year, the Zero Suicide Alliance is encouraging all to talk through their worries over a hot
Stalking protection orders (SPO) go live across the country today and have the potential to make a real positive difference to the lives of stalking victims and their families. Stalkers can cause serious harm to the victim’s health and wellbeing
