Former Carlisle United winger Liam McCarron today made his international debut. The teenager, who joined Leeds from Carlisle last summer, started for Scotland Under-19s in their 1-0 friendly victory against the Czech Republic in Spain. McCarron
There are 13 flood alerts and two flood warnings in place across Cumbria this evening. Many of the county's rivers are threatening to burst their banks after prolonged heavy rain falling on already saturated ground in the wake of Storms Ciara and
Police are concerned for a a missing 75-year-old woman from Cockermouth, and are looking for the public's help in helping find her. Elizabeth Allen, from Cockermouth, was last seen at 8.45am this morning. A spokesman for Cumbria Police said she
John Sheridan and Tommy Wright became familiar figures to Carlisle United in 2018/19 but they had encountered the Blues faithful several times before that – such as 1985, when they were operating in tandem in a promotion-chasing Leeds side. The
A Whitehaven man was handed a restraining order and a tag for harassment. Aaron Jones, 23, of Coach Road, appeared at the magistrates court in Workington on Monday. He pleaded guilty to harassing a woman between February 12 and 15. He also
NOMINATIONS are now open for awards which celebrate champions of equality, diversity and inclusion. The Diverse Cumbria Awards is back for its 5th anniversary this year, with The Voice UK star Holly Ellison performing at the awards ceremony on May
An Egremont school had a national youth theatre member put them through their paces in the quest to be accepted into the national youth theatre’s summer school. 19 West Lakes Academy performing arts students from years 10 to 12 auditioned for NYT
VICTORY in Europe Day is set to be celebrated with a commemorative film and Allerdale Borough Council are on the look-out for a director. “We are looking for quotations for the production of a film to commemorate VE Day 75 in Allerdale.” The
Plans to introduce a fortnightly bin collection and charge for garden waste collections could be binned. Allerdale Borough Council’s executive has proposed a budget which, if ratified by the full council, would see the waste collection remain as
A NEW rock tribute festival – Carlisle Rocks – is coming to the Sands Centre in the city. Five of Europe’s biggest and most loved rock tribute bands will be taking to the stage for a huge indoor rock music festival in February next year. The
A Maryport windows and doors manufacturer has appointed a new sales director. West Port, based on the town's Solway Industrial Estate, has welcomed Ian Newey to the team. The company specialises in timber windows and doors and was set up in 1997
A family mechanics has taken on new premises as it looks to expand its offer to customers. GW Auto Repairs is now operating out of a new unit in Durranhill, in Carlisle, as well as its original home at Long Island Park. GW Auto Repairs was originally
The principal road leading into Carlisle's Rickerby Park has been closed due to the risk of flooding posed by the River Eden this evening. Cumbria County Council, the authority responsible for roads in Cumbria have taken the decision to close the
Chris Beech has warned his Carlisle United side that they are not out of the woods yet despite significantly increasing their gap above the relegation place in recent weeks. United, 13 points clear of bottom place in League Two, can take another
A MAN has been charged with murder and attempted housebreaking with intent to steal. Marius Bauba, 26, was arrested at the Solway Lodge Hotel in Gretna on Wednesday. Bauba, of Ayr, appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court yesterday charged with murdering
A MOTORIST was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a bizarre late night incident led to a crash. It happened at 12.50am, this morning, Thursday, February 20, near Keswick, when police claim he tried to overtake a
A YOUNG Workington man who had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old schoolgirl has been cleared of raping her. It took a Carlisle Crown Court jury two hours to return unanimous not guilty verdicts on the 19-year-old, who was also accused of
More than 60 homes are without power this afternoon in the Alston area. Electricity North West are currently working on restoring power to 63 properties between Alston and Nenthead. The problem was first reported at 1.45pm today. Engineers
Police officers in one area of Cumbria are cracking down on drugs. Eden officers are encouraging the public to report any illegal drug activity to the force. The call follows a drugs operation in Eden – Operation Deltoid - on Saturday night (
A PENSIONER was left shaken and upset after he found the heads of two hens hanging from a fence. Retired tyre salesman Alec Varcoe was investigating one of the Carlisle Road allotments in Longtown after he noticed parts of the fence had been cut
An election is to be held for a parish councillor for the Keswick East ward next month. The election will take place on March 12. Three candidates will stand for election. They are: - Peter David Terry, independent, of Chestnut Hill, Keswick
A CUMBRIAN home care company is highlighting the need to be aware of mental health issues in the older generation. It is generally assumed that users of home care services must be physically frail, or in some way disabled, and unable to carry out their
Tourism operators say they are starting to count the cost of the coronavirus outbreak in China, while a leading business organisation urges companies to prepare for its effects. Windermere Lake Cruises, in Bowness, which calculates eight per cent
An Egremont man is due to appear in court accused of historical child sex offences. Carl Morgan Donnelly, 62, of The Ferns, will appear at North and West Cumbria magistrates’ court in Workington on Friday. He will answer three separate charges
The Government has appointed a minister to ‘keep a firm grip’ on the delivery of the controversial HS2 line – along with the £39 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail project. Andrew Stephenson, the MP for Pendle in Lancashire, has been given the new
A MAN in his 20s was left with nasty head wound after he was assaulted during a fracas in a popular Carlisle bar. The incident took place during the early evening on Friday, February 14 at The Griffin pub on Botchergate in the city centre. Police
VICTIMS of the recent floods in Cumbria could be in line for thousands of pounds to help them get back on their feet. Yesterday, Tuesday February 18, the Government announced thousands of pounds of support for people affected by flooding following
A COUNCILLOR who lost his seat due to non-attendance said he believes he was unlawfully disqualified. Sean Cullen, who served Whitehaven Central on Copeland council, attended only three meetings out of a possible 18 since he was elected in May last
A THANKFUL community offered praise and gratitude to the emergency services with a Service of Thanksgiving. Priest in Charge of St Bees Priory, Becky Gibbs invited staff and volunteers of Copeland's emergency services to the service on Sunday.
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger was delighted to see his team return to the top of the NPL North West Division ahead of what he believes will be a crucial period in their title bid. Reds leapfrogged Ramsbottom United with a 4-0 win at Droylsden
+Baroness Diana Barran’s role includes encouraging young people to act – and yesterday no encouragement was needed. The civil service minister was in Maryport to meet We Will, a group of teenagers who have dedicated themselves to fighting for better
A new general manager has been appointed to oversee operations at Carlisle Lake District Airport. Simon Williamson has begun work this week and airport owner Stobart Group said he play a leading part in its commercial development. Mr Williamson
The Blues are now 13 points clear of the one relegation spot so what could possibly go wrong? Well, this is Carlisle United, and those of us of a more nervous disposition will only be happy when it is mathematically impossible for us to go down
MASSIVE disruption has again hit Cumbria as torrential rain batters the region. Rail lines have closed and roads flooded across the county as the forecasted Atlantic weather system hits north west England - just days after storms Ciara and Dennis
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Four flood warnings are now in place across Cumbria as rain continues to batter the county. Warnings are in place for the River Eden in Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stony Holme golf courses; Rivers Greta at Keswick, Keswick Campsite, rugby
CUMBRIAN rail commuters are facing disruption after heavy rain closed the line between Workington and Carlisle. All the lines are blocked, says the train firm Northern. Replacement road transport is in place. The rail firm says that disruption
POLICE have released a picture of the thug who armed himself with a Samurai sword before robbing a Carlisle schoolboy. Jamie Wilson, 31, was today beginning a four and a half year jail sentence after a jury convicted him of the terrifying robbery
A POTENTIAL life-saving grant of £77,000 has been awarded to an independent lifeboat charity. Maryport Inshore Rescue was given this share of £1million government funding to boost resources. Station officer Mike Messenger said Maryport’s share
POLICE are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a woman whose body was found at Carlisle's Hammonds Pond. Earlier today, there was a major police response centred on the park, with several emergency vehicles seen rushing to the area.
Chris Beech says he has seen another good sign in his Carlisle United players – their anger. The United boss revealed there were some feisty words exchanged in the dressing room after last weekend’s draw at Crawley. And as the Blues boss prepares
CUMBRIA should brace itself for "Storm Dennis" levels or rainfall and possible further flooding, the Environment Agency has warned. There are currently 20 flood alerts in force across the county and one flood warning. In a statement today, Sharon
A NEW milestone has been reached in the rollout of a new fleet of trains for Northern rail. Operator Arriva Rail North (Northern) has introduced 75 per cent of its brand new trains into customer service. A total of nine additional new trains
Aldi will close its doors tonight as it undergoes a makeover. The store on Low Road, Cockermouth, will be re-open to customers from February 27 at 8am. The transformation is part of Aldi’s £300m investment into improving its stores across the
A teen has been fined for being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Joshua Trafford, of Bassenthwaite, pleaded not guilty to the offence last month, but was found guilty at North and West Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on Monday. The 18-year-old was caught
Saracens put their off-field issues behind them to secure a convincing 36-22 Gallagher Premiership win over Sale Sharks. Manu Vunipola, on return from England Under-20s duty, scored 13 points for the hosts as kickers dominated play despite the blustery
The Government’s new immigration policy designed to break the ‘reliance on cheap labour from Europe’ has been branded a ‘major blow’ to Cumbria’s economy. President of Cumbria Tourism, Eric Robson dismissed the Government’s new post-Brexit immigration
Brave Brownies spent the night in Cumbria’s own Hogwarts amid ghouls and the biting cold to raise £1,000 for Cumbria Community Foundation. First Wetheral Brownies took part in a Harry Potter-themed sleepover in the historic castle, which lies just
Carlisle Cricket Club is celebrating after being awarded £5,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Asset Fund, for emergency works following flood damage. It will be used to repair the clubhouse, conservatory, kit rooms,
When a north Cumbrian mum of three began making blankets and teddy bears for her children, she wasn’t expecting less than two years later to be running a bustling high street shop. Dawn Richardson, who owns Gift and Stitch Aspatria, is newly settled
COMMUNITIES close to the River Keekle and Longlands Lake, Cleator Moor, will be the focus of a project to improve the river and country park. The three-year People on the Keekle project from West Cumbria Rivers Trust aims to improve habitats on
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A PETITION calling for action on parking has amassed more than 290 signatures. So far the online petition on change.org has 295 signatures, calling on more enforcement of parking restrictions in the area of Denton Street in the Denton Holme area
A CONVICTED robber slapped his ex-girlfriend in the head at her Carlisle home. Martin Forster, 27, turned up at Kyra Marie Hebson’s city address in an “intoxicated” state on November 16. Forster walked straight into her property, prosecutor
A group from Cumbria Army Cadet Force has returned from a trip to the other side of the world after setting up an international exchange link. Members of the cadet force met with the counterparts on the Turks and Caicos Islands which lie in the
Whitehaven will be without second-row forward Brett Phillips for Sunday’s Challenge Cup-tie. Phillips has picked-up a one game ban for tripping an opponent in the Championship game at London Broncos. The incident had been put on report by the
A BUDDING radio DJ has made a guest appearance on Radio One this week. Young entrepreneur Oliver Hodgson, from Gosforth, has a dream to become one of the biggest radio DJs around, and thanks to his week-long slot on Radio One, he looks one step
A WOMAN has spoken out after a shower of homophobic abuse left her feeling suicidal. Natalie Brown said she received nothing but support from her friends and family when she told them she was gay. But the Egremont woman has been targeted by
The Mayor of Copeland called environmental protestors “wasters” online after a demonstration last week. Mike Starkie, mayor of Copeland, made the remark in response to the media coverage of a demonstration held outside council offices in Kendal
