A decade ago, Dominic Raab was readying himself for a possible career in frontline politics. On Tuesday, he will dial in to Cabinet as de factor Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Foreign Secretary has spent much of the last month trying
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Mr Johnson, 55, was admitted to St Thomas' hospital in central London on Sunday after his coronavirus symptoms persisted for 10 days. Having
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care. Mr Johnson was taken to St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, on Sunday evening as a precaution. Tonight, a spokesman said the PM is now in intensive care. “Since Sunday evening,
School closures do not appear to have a significant effect on the spread of infections during outbreaks such as Covid-19, a study suggests. Researchers found that school closures alone were predicted to reduce deaths by about 2 to 4 per cent amid
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted on her way home. It happened just before 10pm on April 4, in the Langrigg Road area of Carlisle. During the incident, the woman was approached by a cyclist wearing a head torch.
People are being urged to help keep children safe following a 40% drop in reports of a child being neglected or abused. The significant drop comes after most schools across the county have closed and lockdown restrictions put in place. Now, with
WHEN it comes to customer loyalty, there can be few to match the example of Cumbrian farmer George Edgar. The dairy and beef farmer has just taken delivery of his new Massey Ferguson tractor – the 25th bought by his family since his father John’
FEARS have been raised after a 'To Let' sign appeared above a city centre store. The sign has recently appeared above the Cotswold outdoor store on English Street, Carlisle. London based estate agent HRH Retail is handling the process. On
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
An award-winning theatre company is replaying its greatest past productions for all to enjoy. Oddsocks productions is treating its avid Shakespeare fans to viewing their plays online – even those from a decade ago. If you missed Hamlet: The Comedy
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
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have told Britons to postpone all foreign travel 'indefinitely' as the coronavirus crisis continues. Initial advice was issued on March 17, urging everyone not to travel abroad for 30 days, but this has
A further five people have died due to corovirus at Cumbria's two hospital trusts. The latest NHS England figures show three people died at hospitals ran by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - which operates the Furness
A technical college in Workington is helping to provide NHS workers with Personal Protection Equipment to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. After the Energy Coast UTC, of Lillyhall Workington, was forced to close it’s doors, staff and principal
An extra £4 million-worth of support grants have been handed out to another 305 businesses in just five days in Copeland. It means almost £7 million has been given to 550 businesses which have asked for help to tackle Covid-19. Government grants
THE chairman of Carlisle United Football Club has issued a message of support to the key workers and NHS staff who are fighting coronavirus on the frontline. The message from Andrew Jenkins is aimed at those who provide a range of services from
SLIMMING World groups have launched a virtual service to support their members at home during the coronavirus pandemic. In response to suspending 19,000 groups, Slimming World has announced the launch of a new temporary virtual weight loss service
A regional building society has reopened one of its branches after a full refurbishment. The Cumberland began work on its Brampton branch earlier this year, as part of a wider transformation scheme to bring banking into the 21st century. Its
NORTH Cumbria’s two debt-stricken acute hospitals are to benefit from an unprecedented decision to wipe out more than £13 billion in NHS debt. In his first Downing Street briefing since he recovered from the Covid-19 virus, Health Secretary Matt
DOCTORS have warned that people who have life threatening symptoms should still seek treatment despite the Coronavirus outbreak. GPs have said that people should still go to A&E and call 999 if they have symptoms like chest pain or the signs
NORTH Cumbria’s two debt-stricken acute hospitals are to benefit from a huge and unprecedented government decision to wipe off more than £13 billion in NHS debt. In his first Downing Street briefing since he recovered from the Covid-19 virus, Health
AN ENGINEER that works offshore has decided to set up a fundraiser to raise cash that will got towards paying for a celebration event for NHS frontline workers. Darren Wilson, of Carlisle, was working offshore before the coronavirus pandemic got
The in-Cumbria Business Awards 2020 have been officially launched. Now in their fourth year, the awards are firmly established as the biggest event in the county’s business calendar and the ceremony is due to take place on Thursday, November 19.
With only key workers allowed to carry on their work while out and about during lockdown, one team are proud to be keeping the country stocked with a vital resource. Staff at United Utilities are continuing to carry out critical maintenance work
Department store Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time in a year, the company has confirmed. With 142 stores closed and the majority of the 22,000 staff on furlough, the current owners want to push the business into administration
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to another wildfire. Two fire engines and a wildfire unit were called to a grass fire at Uldale, near Ireby last night. Firefighters from Wigton, Keswick and Ambleside received the call at about 5.50pm. Crews used two wildfire
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the US or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said. The four-year-old Malayan tiger named Nadia, and six
Pharmacists will be at risk of contracting coronavirus and infecting patients without appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), the NHS has been warned. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) says that a diminished supply of equipment such
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in hospital after he was admitted for tests as his coronavirus symptoms persist. He will stay for "as long as needed" in the London NHS hospital where he was taken as a "precautionary step" on the
8:45pm Boris Johnson moved to intensive care. More details
WASTE and recycling services in Allerdale will be delivered by a new company from today. Allerdale Waste Services Limited (AWSL) will now provide household waste and recycling collections and trade waste services in the borough. AWSL is a company
PROPOSALS for a Carlisle city centre waffle bar and cafe at a former Labrokes bookies has been approved. Plans had been submitted to Carlisle City Council for the shop on Rosemary Lane at the end of January by Ayfer Koc, who lists her address as
Residents in a Borders town can now access local help and support during the Covid-19 crisis. Longtown Coronavirus Support Group is working with the Arthuret Parish Council to ensure that everybody in the town is supported. They are offering
A POSTMAN is spreading cheer through the streets of Penrith by dressing up as a bright red postbox. Simon Richardson, 40, has gained internet fame after a video was shared of him going about his daily rounds dressed as a postbox. It was his
Vacancies are now open at North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) for qualified and graduate paramedics in Cumbria. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has worked with the UK Government to create a Covid
Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Don’t get too caught up in trying to produce a perfect performance. You’re in a creative phase right now. That means you must give yourself permission to experiment. When one technique doesn’t work, try another. You’ll learn something
A musical theatre group is helping keep people entertained during the lockdown. Workington and District Amateur Musical Society has set up WADAMS at home, with members offering free performances. Adam MacCreedy said: " WADAMS is very passionate
A FOOD bank has been set-up in a small north Cumbrian town to support those in the area during and after the Covid-19 outbreak. People who live in Brampton and the surrounding area will be able to get access to their daily essentials thanks to
With uplifting rainbow posters displayed in windows, donations of essential supplies (such as chocolate and biscuits!) and countless messages of thanks and appreciation, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has been inundated with support from the public
A NEW service has been launched that will keep vulnerable people connected during the coronavirus outbreak. Cumbrian charity People First is providing vital support for people learning difficulties and autism who may be feeling lonely during the
The NHS in north Cumbria is encouraging young people to use a new mobile app designed to provide assistance to those facing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus outbreak. With the coronavirus pandemic causing widespread disruption to life across
A MAN has been fined for using a vehicle when it was uninsured. Mark Barratt, 27, of Mallyclose Drive, Carlisle was caught using a Vauxhall when the insurance had expired. He was fined £220 by Carlisle's magistrates' court and ordered to pay
