Boris Johnson's pregnant fiancee has been suffering coronavirus symptoms and has spent the past week in bed, she said. Carrie Symonds shared the news on Twitter - adding that, after resting for seven days, she is now feeling better. She tweeted
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
CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Win is set to come back to screens soon with twelve well-known faces including Cumbria’s Helen Skelton. They will embark on the toughest test of their lives, facing a gruelling course, in the challenging terrain of Scotland
CUMBRIAN health chiefs have united to add their voices to what is now the nation’s life-saving battle-cry: “Stay at home.” More than any other single action, as Cumbria braces itself for the inevitable peak in Covid-19 infections in the weeks ahead
EVERYBODY loves a takeaway, whether it’s the British classic fish and chips, kebab, Chinese, pizza or Indian. But the coronavirus lockdown has put paid to many people’s weekly treat as scores of fast food outlets temporarily close down to stop
A troop of brownies are delighted to have been selected to be part of the Co-op Local Community Fund. The 1st Wetheral Brownies are continuing to raise money for their residential in Scotland where they will be able to continue to support young
A THERAPIST is offering free sessions to all NHS staff who are struggling to cope with the demands of battling coronavirus. Change-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which is ran from Victoria Place by Carlisle therapist Simon Patrick, is offering
With the closure of Grayson’s Bar in Seaton we see the end of an era for entertainment and social gatherings in the village. The building was previously known as Seaton Royal British Legion and has held quite a standing as a place of socialising and
A WHITEHAVEN resident has been fined for using a vehicle without insurance. Michael Amor of Roper Street, Whitehaven was fined £220 for using a Volkswagen on Harrington Road with no insurance. Amor was also ordered to pay vehicle excise back
A NUMBER of different premises in Wigton have been kept open because they are deemed under government regulations to be key workers. However, stores are now operating on different opening hours. The Cumberland Building society will open from
CARLISLE’s Martin Evans has joined an innovative project to help keep the arts alive and help artists through the coronavirus crisis. The #artistsupportpledge was thought up by artist Matthew Burrows, who is originally from the Wirral but is currently
MOST of the county’s livestock marts are still open for business and sales are continuing - but farmers are being urged to stay at markets for ‘as little time as possible’. Only one of Cumbria’s main livestock auction companies, Mitchell’s Auction
The owners of a hall devastated by fire last year have announced repairs are progressing at a rapid pace. Bruno and Dr Anita Herdeiro, owners of Scalesceugh Hall, have announced that the repairs to the roof, destroyed by fire last September, are
HOSPICE at Home West Cumbria has launched an emergency appeal to help bridge the gap in their income following the impact of the coronavirus. The local charity which provides end of life care to patients and families across West Cumbria is launching
The Prince of Wales has hailed the new NHS Nightingale hospital as a "practical message of hope" for coronavirus patients during a "time of national suffering". Charles opened the temporary facility at the ExCel centre in east London via a video-link
The Queen is to address the nation on Sunday delivering a message about the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace has said. Expectation has been growing about when the head of state would make a public statement about the unprecedented events
A further 637 people, who tested positive for the coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 3,939. Patients were aged between five years and 104 years old. Forty of the 637 patients
A key worker was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. Officers doing a routine stop found the 27-year-old driver had a "familiar whiff" and a drug wipe showed traces of cannabis The man from Aberdeen was stopped on the M6 at Killington services
More than 700 lives have been lost as a result of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. Covid-19 has now claimed the lives of 708 people in the UK in just 24 hours. As of 9am this morning a total of 183,190 people have been tested of which 41,903
Debenhams is expected to slide into administration in the coming days following the impact of coronavirus. It is understood that the department store chain, which runs 142 stores, including one in Carlisle and one in Workington, and employs around
Two supermarkets have issued product recalls over allergy concern. Lidl has issued a recall for Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bar Cacao & Orange Variant because it contains sulphur dioxide which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product
A SECONDARY school are doing their bit to help NHS frontline workers. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith has been helping NHS staff facing the coronavirus pandemic head on by helping to make extra personal protective equipment (PPE). A spokesman
A MUM was reported by police - after officers caught her teenage son flouting coronavirus protection rules. Police say they will take action against people who break the restrictions, put in place to save lives. That tough message was spelled
Volunteers in Appleby are pleading with the community to accept help. A team of volunteers from the Appleby Emergency Response Group are now pleading with business in the area to use them if they need items delivering. The group are offering
AS we all get used to life on lockdown, young farmers from all over the county have come up with an entertaining and hilarious way to keep up spirits and stay safe. The “toilet roll challenge” started as a bit of fun to encourage people to keep
EVERY 24 hours throughout the coronavirus crisis 188,000 tonnes of critical supplies, including food, fuel and medicine, are being transported along the West Coast main line. Every week over 1.13million tonnes of supplies are moved between London
Councils are being urged to make socially distancing while walking dogs easier for pet owners. Latest government advice on getting exercise is to use open spaces near your home, and not travel unnecessarily. But with many public spaces such as
THREE teenagers have been announced as the newly elected members of the Youth Parliament for Cumbria after determined campaigning. About 8,704 votes were cast in the nail-biting ballot which saw, Aaron Kelly, 17, from West Lakes Academy, Egremont
PEOPLE across Cumbria came out in force to give another round of applause to key workers in the front line of the fight against the Coronavirus. On Thursday night residents were asked to stand at their doors windows and balconies at 8pm and give
Bin men in Allerdale will be trialling new social-distancing measures. Allerdale council is taking over from FCC environment in delivering waste collection services in-house. And in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus and keep crews
THE FORMER deputy leader of Carlisle City Council has called for politics to be put to one side in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Labour councillor Les Tickner has called on residents to volunteer and help vulnerable people in the area
MUCH-loved actress Su Pollard is coming to The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness on April 16. Sue, well known for her roles as Peggy in 80s sitcom Hi-De-Hi! and Ivy the maid in You Rang M’Lord?, is reprising her role in the production ‘Harpy’. Harpy
AS an alternative to their usual Easter Dogs Day Out Dog Show, an animal charity has adapted it to work from a distance. Due to the overwhelming response to the dog show, Oak Tree Animals' Charity have extended the deadline. The new deadline
Elesha Paul Moses has paid her dues in the entertainment world – she’s been striving for success in the music business for 20 years, via traditional grafting and TV talent shows. And now, she’s taken her singing career to a new level starring in
By: Julia Clifford, Managing Director of iCan, Carlisle In these unprecedented times, it is even more important to concentrate on our health and wellbeing. Just as we need air to breath, we need water to survive. It's a known fact you can live
At least half a dozen West Cumbrians are stranded in New Zealand according to Workington MP Mark Jenkinson. He said he has had appeals for help from six individuals "and I am not sure if my caseworkers have had more than that." Mr Jenkinson said
A POPULAR arts centre which is due to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year is concerned about its future after being forced to close by the coronavirus. Kirkgate Arts runs Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre, the town's Heritage Group and the Arts
Up to 4,000 prisoners in England and Wales are to be temporarily released from jail in an effort to try and control the spread of coronavirus. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the selected low-risk offenders will be electronically tagged and temporarily
FIRE crews rushed to reports of a chip pan fire in a domestic property. At about 3.55pm on Friday, two fire engines form Maryport attended a building fire on Mulgrew Close, Maryport. The fire involved a chip pan in the kitchen on a domestic property
People have been urged to stay at home this weekend, despite the warm weather, to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as a key Government adviser warned that the lockdown measures are merely a "placeholder". Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health
DRUGS used to treat HIV and malaria are among those being tested as potential coronavirus treatments. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is leading the way in the race to find treatments and announced the launch of a new clinical trial.
Allerdale Council is aware of a telephone scam where callers are claiming to be from the council and saying they can change council tax banding for free. This is a scam. The council are asking that you do not provide your bank details or pay
5:42pm Boris Johnson's pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds says she has Covid-19 symptoms. For the full story, click here
Coronavirus: Petrol stations ‘will be forced to close' due to impact of Covid-19 Scores of petrol stations will be forced to close due to a lack of sales and their businesses becoming unprofitable - a trade association has warned. The Petrol
A TRUE hero and pioneer of clinical allergy has died at 108. Dr Alfred William Frankland, who passed away on Thursday, was respected across the world for his work on allergen-specific immunotherapy, which has seen countless patients’ quality of
A BLIND cat rescued and nursed back to health by an animal charity will continue to be homed at the sanctuary. Anthony was taken in by the Penny Jones Animal Hospice, in Hethersgill, after he was found in some bushes in Anthorn. He was close
Who do you trust to look after your precious little ones while you are at work? You might turn to a local nursery or perhaps a nanny in your home but there is one area of childcare you might not have considered – a childminder. A childminder
NORTHERN rail has reduced train services across region the for Sunday because of the Coronavirus. Those trains which run are intended to help key workers get where they need to be. A spokesman said: "Only essential journeys should be made and
The city council are closing access to car parks at open spaces round Carlisle. The decision has been made to prevent people gathering in groups and help to encourage social distancing. Car parks that will be closed included, Hammond’s Pond,
BRAVE and adored wife, mum and grandmother, Glenda Graham has died, aged 57, after a 15-year battle with cancer. Friends and family say she fought the disease with more dignity and courage than they ever thought possible. Glenda, from Carlisle
EastEnders (BBC1) As Phil prepares to confess everything to the police, Ian is still hoping he can keep his part in Dennis’s death under wraps as he destroys the phone containing the evidence and revels in kicking Dotty out. However, it seems
Pass the bubbles dahling, for Ollie Locke and Binky Felstead have re-joined Made In Chelsea. The BFFs - both of whom were included in the E4 hit’s original 2011 line-up - returned to the “family” for the reality show’s 19th season. And it seems
Bread is a staple of the British diet, paired with almost every meal and a constant in every household, and as such disappeared off the the supermarket shelves has fast as they could be restocked. But while supermarkets witnessed wholesale panic buying
A SLIMMER who shed over four stone plucked up the courage to take part in the Carlisle Half Marathon. Sara Dawson, from Bolton Low Houses decided to take part after joining her local running club last year. She explained: "I decided to take part
AS the lockdown continues, more than ever we're looking to our televisions to keep us entertained. In the age of streaming, there is plenty of content for us to consume as we stay inside, and streaming services are adding more and more on a daily
United’s head coach has spoken about the importance of staying strong - both physically and mentally - during the indefinite league shutdown. Chris Beech spoke of the challenges faced by Carlisle United’s squad in maintaining their fitness and focus
AIR ambulance crews were scrambled after a walker got into trouble in west Cumbria. Crews from the Great North Air Ambulance were called on Wednesday at about 12pm after reports of a patient falling 15 feet. They were on scene in Distington within
A HUGE £3,000 donation from the Mayor of Carlisle’s charity fund has been made to the CFM Cash for Kids coronavirus appeal. The appeal will help Cumbrian families cope with the cost of living during such tumultuous times - it will cover essentials
Stretches of the A66 will be closed in the coming week to allow roadworks to take place. Road resurfacing and re-marking works will be taking place on the major road, between junction 40 with the M6 and the Rheged roundabout. The closures will
The NHS is continuing to spread the vital message that effective handwashing is one of the most important strategies for fighting coronavirus. To properly ensure that your hands are washed, the NHS is encouraging everyone to follow these steps.
Bringing a little cheer to the thousands of people trapped in their own home as the county battles coronavirus. Families friends and just the person down the street all came together to give the frontline works a round of applause. Fireworks were
Religion is finding its place online as a new group has been set up to provide support a digital platform for prayer. Facebook isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when people think of the Methodist church - but the Rev. Rachel Williams from
CUMBRIAN artist Sarah Tew says the art world has quickly adapted and changed to try and cope with the restrictions due to the coronavirus. With galleries having closed – and no definite date for reopening – many artists are making more use of digital
THE BISHOPS of Carlisle and Penrith will live stream messages to their congregations over Easter time. The Rt Rev James Newcome and Rt Rev Dr Emma Inason will broadcast on the Diocese of Carlisle's Youtube page, which will also be shared though
PLANS to convert a centuries old building in Kirkby Stephen into holidays homes have been green-lighted. An application to turn the building known as the Band Room, on Market Street into two apartments was recently given the go-ahead by Eden District
THE profound impact of the coronavirus pandemic goes beyond the world's human population, says a popular north Cumbrian charity. Staff from Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral Shields were called out by a landlord whose tenant had phoned to say
A CARLISLE woman says her life has been turned around by exercise having previously been unable to leave the house due to her mental health. Megan Cupid, 25, has been living with anxiety since she was 15 and she started her first job. After seeking
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Pouring your energy into a demanding work assignment is fulfilling. It makes you proud to be the top performer in your company. Don’t be surprised when you’re given a raise or promotion as thanks for your dedication. Are you self-employed
AN electricity company has reassured customers that engineers are continuing work to keep power flowing. Several national newspapers had stated that Britain’s households have been told to prepare for blackouts as a result of coronavirus – a claim
