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3rd June 2020    5th June 2020

  • Police appeal after suspected assault up an alley

    A man has been left with a bust lip and swollen eyes after a suspect assault up and alley. Police are now appealing for information about the attack that happened on Monday, May 18 between 3pm and 3.30pm. It happened in the alleyway between Islay

  • Share your memories of a loved one you have recently lost

    It's always a difficult time when you lose someone special. You can share your fond memories of a recently deceased loved one, by remembering them with an obituary in the News & Star. It can also give you the chance to let others know of their

  • Getting the team back together – with NHS-thanking t-shirts

    Players old and new have been looking for a way back into doing what they love – and through supporting the NHS, they’ve found their solution. Former Frizington ARLFC player, Ryan Dodgson, wanted to raise funds for frontline workers and show just

  • Fireman fights heat to raise cash for NHS

    A Cumbrian firefighter walked more than 24 miles on one of the hottest days of the year to raise cash for the NHS. Ryan Glover walked from the fire station in Workington to the Maryport and Cockermouth bases, and then back to Workington’s community

  • Nuclear staff to move to council offices

    Plans have been revealed for Sellafield staff to move into a town centre building in west Cumbria. Copeland council has been working on plans to break free from a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal for the Copeland Centre in Whitehaven. The

  • Drigg young farmers trundling for key workers

    YOUNG farmers used pulling power to show their support for key workers. Thirty tractors headed through Gosforth to coincide with Thursday’s Clap For Carers - organised by Drigg Young Farmers. The farmers, young and old, were given a great reception

  • New volunteers give more as others go back to work

    Nominations continue to roll in for our Person of the Week, the News & Star feature which each week shines a spotlight on someone who has achieved something special. That might be a milestone in their career, selfless service to the community, or

  • Carlisle's summer babies are in full swing!

    A BIG and cuddly hello to the newest members of the Carlisle community! The parents of these little tots have shared their joy with us as they welcome the new arrivals into their families. If you'd like to see your little one featured, simply

  • Prime minister Boris Johnson may have to self-isolate

    Boris Johnson may have to self-isolate if Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests positive for coronavirus after they met in No 10 this week, Downing Street said. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak held a

  • Dead body found in Morton

    Emergency services were scrambled to an address in Morton after the discovery of a dead body early on Thursday morning. Just before 7am police were called to Stonegarth, Carlisle after it was reported a woman had been found dead. The sudden

  • Smith back in the Reds' defensive line

    TOUGH-TACKLING defender Sam Smith has signed up for another season with Workington Reds. The long-serving centre-back has put pen to paper for his eighth season at Borough Park. And he says he is determined to help the side as they aim to push

  • Changes to green bin collection

    A new change to garden waste collections in Allerdale has been announced. Households across the district that have a second garden waste bin will be able to place it out for collection from Monday. Garden waste collections were resumed in the

  • Race for Life events are cancelled

    A popular fundraising event for Cancer Research has had to be cancelled for 2020. Organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life has taken the decision to withdraw all 400 Race for Life events across the UK this year to protect the country’s health

  • Covid-19 forces two more Cumbrian country shows to cancel

    TWO more Cumbrian agricultural shows have fallen victim to Covid-19. Organisers of Keswick and Gilsland Shows, due to take place in August, have said on their websites the decision to cancel had not been taken lightly, but the health and safety

  • Businesses urged to apply for coronavirus grants

    Businesses are being urged to apply for a new coronavirus grant which is available for a limited time. The Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to firms with fewer than 50 staff that haven’t received either the

  • Fresh calls for student nurses to have tuition fees paid back

    THE Royal College of Nurses is urging the Government to reimburse tuition fees for nurses serving on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. In a major boost for our campaign to win a fair deal for student nurses the RCN has made fresh calls

  • Have your say on £35,000 play area

    PLANS for a new play area near Carlisle are underway – and residents are being asked what equipment they would like to see included. Carlisle City Council is investing £35,000 in the redevelopment of the park on the Tribune Drive estate at Houghton

  • Pets feel the pain of separation

    AN ANIMAL charity has warned that our pets might start to feel separation anxiety as the lockdown eases and people return to work. Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is offering advice to pet-owners who are concerned their pet may be suffering from the condition

  • Nuclear whistleblowing case takes unusual turn

    A legal battle by a Sellafield whistleblower has taken an unusual turn. Diversity and inclusion consultant Alison McDermott submitted a whistleblowing and victimisation claim to the Employment Tribunal against Sellafield and the Nuclear Decommissioning

  • Volunteers tell us about their Roles for Volunteer Week

    TWO West Cumbrians are helping to raise awareness of Volunteers’ Week by highlighting the benefits of volunteering at Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven. Stanley Skelly, 17, and Maureen Monkhouse, 68, are part of a team of volunteers at the theatre and

  • Have your say on £35k play area

    PLANS for a new £35,000 play area near Carlisle are underway and residents are being asked what they would like to see included in the scheme. Carlisle City Council is working to redevelop the existing play area on the Tribune Drive estate at Houghton

  • Walkers asked to take care on nature reserves

    A NATURE partnership has issued guidance to dog walkers on visiting Workington’s nature reserves. Workington Nature Partnership and Allerdale Borough Council has asked the public to keep dogs on a lead when visiting Harrington Nature Reserve and

  • The new normal for sales

    Car dealerships have revealed the changes they have made to help customers access the sales floor safely. To help people feel more comfortable, members of staff will have their temperature taken on arrival at work – anyone with a fever will be sent

  • Cumbrians flock to McDonald’s

    Fast food fans are rejoicing after Mcdonald’s re-opened branches in Carlisle, Whitehaven and Workington. McDonald’s announced that it was re-opening the three branches yesterday for drive-thru and ‘Mc-Delivery’ orders - news which was music to a

  • Further arrest made following assault of teen in town park

    Officers appealing for witnesses have made a further arrest following the assault of a teenage girl in a popular town park that has left a community shaken and horrified. The 16-year-old was out running on Wednesday morning when an incident occurred

  • Lookers set to close 12 showrooms

    Around 1,500 jobs are set to be axed and another 12 showrooms closed at struggling car dealership Lookers. The group has announced plans to slash costs in the face of the coronavirus crisis and a tough car market. Lookers, which operates a dealership

  • Relief as dentists re-open

    DENTAL practices have been given the go-ahead to reopen next week – but it will be a long time until they will be running at full capacity. Since lockdown was announced, many people have been anxious about the lack of dental care and until recently

  • Virtual festival raises thousands

    Cumbria's second Virtual Festival has been hailed as a massive success by event organisers, who have now raised over £11,500 for charity. Liam Moorhouse said: "We set out to raise £500 for Hospice at Home, and now we've raised over £11,500. This

  • Joan's funeral cortege to go through town

    A PRIVATE funeral will be held tomorrow of a well-known former councillor, campaigner and businesswoman. Joan Ellis, 66, died of Covid-19 and underlying health issues at The West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, last Wednesday. She was much-loved

  • Warning over venomous fish lurking in the sands

    BEACHGOERS have been warned a potentially deadly fish could be lurking in the sands. The weever fish, which have venomous spines on their first dorsal fins and gills, have been known to cause heart attacks and anaphylactic shock. Millom Coastguard

  • Penny named among England's top 20 unloved cats

    A Cumbrian cat has been named among the 20 most overlooked cats in England. National charity Cat Chat helps shelters find homes for 10,000 rescued cats every year. As part of its 20th anniversary, the charity has identified what it believes are

  • Paddle-boarding miles for charity

    A west Cumbrian man is preparing for his latest fundraising challenge despite the coronavirus outbreak scuppering his original plans. Adrian Angell, is originally from Seascale but now lives in Cincinnati in the USA. He had planned to fly back to

  • Your stars with Russell Grant: Thursday June 4

    Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Are you unusually relaxed? Milk the feeling for all it’s worth. Usually, you move at the streak of light. That’s not the case now, when a personal milestone has prompted you to slow down. Pause to enjoy some sensual pleasures. Money

  • Workington post office still open seven days a week

    A town centre post office is still running seven days a week during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and not on a reduced service as we reported yesterday. Workington post office, based on Murray Road, is open to the public between 9am and 5.30pm

  • Cumbria's £4m schedule for road resurfacing

    CUMBRIA County Council is undertaking a road improvement investment valued at almost £4m during June and July, as part of a county-wide surface dressing programme. The works will address surface issues at over 100 individual sites across the county

  • Covid-19 recovery centres to be stood down

    EMERGENCY recovery centres in Cumbria are no longer needed, as hospitals have recovered enough capacity to care for all coronavirus patients. Following a reduction in the rate of infection, two recovery centres are to be stood down, with another

  • Concern for man's welfare

    A man is receiving medical care following a four-hour police incident. Emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance, were called to the Moor Row area at about 11am yesterday, following reports of concern for the welfare of a man.

  • Arrest made following report of online child sexual offence

    A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Police were made aware of a video posted online and yesterday arrested a man in his thirties from Keswick. The information was gathered by an online