FIREFIGHTERS from Longtown responded got an unusual call-out after a man got trapped in a city centre store lift. The crew got the call at 12pm today. A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue said: This afternoon they were mobilised to a rescue
The second wave of coronavirus is hitting Cumbria, the county's director of public health has warned. Numbers are continuing to rise throughout Cumbria, including in Copeland, which although below the national average has seen 72 new cases according
Whitehaven's debt centre has been praised for its work and the way it has adapted throughout the pandemic. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) UK, at St John’s Church, Hensingham, received a visit from the High Sheriff of Cumbria, Julie Barton, who
There was a big surprise for a much-loved octogenarian who has notched up 46 years as a community centre caretaker. A special seat was designed and made for Mona Brough, 83, of Branthwaite, by architectural blacksmith Alan Dawson. Mrs Brough
Our delve into the archives have produced some great photos from a French evening held at Morton Secondary School, Carlisle in 1969. The comprehensive had opened in new buildings on a site on Wigton Road in the west of the city as part of the reorganisation
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have their say on a new five-year plan for Carlisle. Carlisle City Council is asking people to make comments on its draft homelessness strategy that sets out a five year plan to tackle homelessness in the city.
THE community is continuing to rally round to provide free school meals to children this half-term. Morrisons has teamed up with Carlisle City Councillor for the Belah & Kingmoor ward Gareth Ellis and the Belah Community Centre to provide free pack
Seascale Golf Club welcomed 122 competitors who enjoyed a fine day for the Mixed Tee Stableford last Wednesday where Simon O’Kane took Division One honours with 42 points off six handicap. Craig Connor (four) with the best 41 points pipped Jack
HERE are all the latest development projects seeking planning permission from Eden District Council. Crown reduction to 3 no Lime trees as per photo No 6 in app A; Tree Reduction Heights and Thinning; Tree A - Approx 4m plus approx 15% thinning
POLICE have put out a warning about would-be "romance fraudsters". A spokesman for Dumfries Galloway Police Division said: “Do they love you or your bank account? “Romance fraudsters will stop at nothing to get your cash. “If someone you meet
RURAL landowners in Cumbria are calling for specific sentencing guidelines to target criminal gangs betting on the killing of hares with dogs. Hare coursing, where dogs compete against each other in pursuit of a hare, was outlawed by the 2004 Hunting
READERS have reacted with disgust to a story regarding a man who spent his journey to a police station spitting at the inside of the van. A self-employed drain cleaner arrested during a night out in Carlisle spent the entire journey to the police
Women in Cumbria were more likely to be furloughed than men at the end of August, new snapshot figures reveal. It comes as Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges billions of pounds of extra help to the programme set to replace the Job Retention Scheme system
With news that the NHS in North Cumbria is looking at ways to support people experiencing symptoms of ‘Long Covid’, News & Star readers have shared their thoughts on the phenomenon. Long Covid is a term being increasingly used to describe the continuing
The Lake District is no stranger to pricey properties boasting spectacular views - but this one hands down beats them all. Balla Wray, a six bedroom Victorian mansion at High Wray near Ambleside is now on the market for an unmatched £3.5m. The
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has asked for applications from HR professionals. The organisation is seeking to “procure an outsourced” HR service. The role includes providing HR advice and support and coaching. It also states “where needed,
A TRAIN operator has said it's doing all it can to stop "leaves on the line" disrupting services this autumn. Northern says it's employing specialist teams and new technology, in partnership with Network Rail, to keep customer’s moving when the
As Christmas approaches we’ve looked back through our archives for memories of when Santa came to town back in 1987. The Lanes shopping centre in Carlisle had opened in 1984 and one of its big attractions was County Store – a department store which
MEADOW Foods’ Cumbrian farmer suppliers will receive a 1p/litre price increase from November 1 following improvements in market returns. It is the fourth consecutive rise for farmer suppliers and means that the processor’s standard A-litre milk
Halloween is fast approaching and we are asking our readers to send us pictures of their Halloween costumes for this year! They can be scary, amusing and everything in between. Make sure to fill in our assignment below to enter and fill it in with
Families have been urged not to go out trick or treating this Halloween - and instead spend the night at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. While the spookiest day of the year fast approaches, families have been scrambling to come up
An interactive map has been set up to help find free meals for kids across the country during the half term holidays. It comes after scores of people and businesses right across the country took to social media in support of a campaign by footballer
A LONE male suffered head injuries after he was assaulted by a group of youths in Maryport. The incident happened at 8pm October 19 in the area of King Street and Senhouse Street. The man had to be taken to hospital as a result of the injuries
Households across the UK have been urged not to throw away old batteries in waste bins - after a surge in cases of fires at waste and recycling plants nationwide. While it might appear that dead batteries are harmless after use - experts have warned
Royal Mail have revealed how children can write to Santa - and how they will have a guaranteed response from Father Christmas. Here's everything you need to know. How to send a letter to Santa with Royal Mail The Royal Mail have brought
Cumbria's Trading Standards body has issued a warning to residents in the county following reports of individuals pretending to be Covid-19 marshals in a bid to enter people's homes. Cumbria Trading Standards has encouraged people across Cumbria
A LORRY fire bought traffic to a grinding halt on the A596 between Wigton and Carlisle. Two fire crews, from Carlisle's east and west fire stations, attended to the incident near Whinnow. A spokesman from Carlisle East Fire Station said they
The Met Office is warning that flooding is likely this weekend as a number of yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued. A yellow warning for rain comes into force at 9am tomorrow morning lasting until 23.59pm on Friday according to the
THE HUNT is on to find a new home for the last remaining tram that once sped through the city. Workington Transport Heritage Trust rescued the body of the last Carlisle tram in 2005, it is currently being held in the Undercroft of Carlisle Railway
HEALTH and wellbeing will be the focus of a new service in Copeland. Residents of the area will be connected with helpful groups, activities and services through Copeland Borough Council's new Social Prescribing team. Emma Baughan and Jan Fotheringham
Two north Cumbrian Conservative MPs have joined a widespread call for the north of England not to be “left behind” in a post-Covid-19 UK. Carlisle MP John Stevenson and Workington MP Mark Jenkinson were among 54 Conservative MPs across the north
A 23-YEAR-OLD has admitted committing fraud by false representation. Levi John Michael Lowther admitted committing fraud by misrepresentation in April 2018. He appeared before Carlisle Crown Court on Monday. Lowther, who lives on Hospital
Residents across Cumbria are being urged to “think twice” about holding a firework display this year. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging Cumbrian residents to think carefully before using fireworks this year, as November 5 fast approaches
An amateur musical society is supporting the theatre that has supported them for so many years. Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS) is putting on a Covid-safe concert with all proceeds going to the Carnegie Theatre, Spokesman
With so many major fundraising events cancelled this year, one Carlisle man decided to organise his own challenge and ran 5km every day for a month to raise vital funds for a hospice service. Phil Ward should have been taking part in the Great North
A woman struggling with her mental health said a lack of professional support means the duty of care has fallen on her 15-year-old daughter. Jutta Kennedy, 50, of Currock, Carlisle, has experienced mental health problems for several years but now
Typically wet Cumbrian weather ensured that many West Cumbria Youth League fixtures were washed out at the weekend but the games which did make it through were filled with action. In the Under-12 League, St Bees beat Whitehaven Miners Social 8-0
Last week Carlisle saw a rise of more than 100 per cent in coronavirus cases, prompting local leaders to remind residents to keep playing their part in fighting against Covid-19. Carlisle saw a significant rise in new coronavirus cases compared
Firefighters in Cumbria are encouraging students to be mindful of fire safety as they settle into their new university accommodation. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging young people not to forget about the danger fire can pose, as part of
It's that time of year again and for our more creative readers we're sure your minds are beginning to turn to thinking about your designs for a pumpkin carving to mark this year's Halloween. Ahead of this weekend we are inviting readers to send
ARMSTRONG Watson LLP, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers has announced that Steve McCullough, Business Development and Marketing Director, has been promoted to the role of Partner. This marks the first time anyone from the Business Development
Nando's have issued an important update on the different restaurant rules for those Tiers 1, 2 and 3 across England. We've put together everything you need to know. What have Nando's said? In an email to diners earlier this week, the peri-peri
The boss of Shoe Zone has warned he could shut up to 90 stores before April 2022 if the Government does not radically rethink the way it calculates business rates. We've put together everything you need to know. How many shops does Shoe Zone
Greggs have introduced a new and improved loyalty scheme on Greggs Rewards, their mobile reward app. We've put together everything you need to know. What is Greggs' rewards scheme - and what's up for grabs? The new rewards scheme no longer
A campaign urging retailers to ban the sale of fireworks has been launched - after a rescue dog was hit by a car after being spooked by the deafening sound of fireworks. Crossbreed Penny, a mix of Pug and King Charles Spaniel, ran off just when
CARLISLE seemed determined to exorcise any demons they may have as they raced out of the blocks against Morecambe. United had never beaten the Shrimps at home in the league before last night – but they took the lead with barely 25 seconds on the
Workington Town boss Chris Thorman has moved to strengthen his squad further for 2021 by re-signing "no-nonsense" Ryan Wilson for another tilt at League 1. Wilson took his first steps into the professional game earlier this year, joining Town after
Whitehaven have beaten stiff competition to win the signature of young centre Sean Croston from Newcastle Thunder. Croston has joined Haven on a one-year-deal, choosing to come to the Recreation Ground despite interest from other clubs in the Championship
Plans to extend sports changing rooms may be stalled after Covid. Aspatria Junior Football club has asked the town council for permission to raise funds to extend the council-owned changing rooms at St Mungo’s Park. The club wants to build a
ALLOTMENT holders in Cockermouth who have untidy sites will be warned they have six months in which to improve. At a recent online meeting, town councillors were told there were five sites on Gote Road and four on St Helen’s Street which were given
Mystery surrounds a Halloween competition in Parton. It has been announced that two national television stars will judge the competition - but nobody knows who they are. The only announcement on social media describes them as “lovely”. But
Help is out there for those struggling with the pressures of Covid-19 thanks to a new campaign. Agencies across Cumbria, including the NHS and Cumbria County Council, are collaborating on the ‘Help is Here’ campaign which works to make residents
Sainsbury’s has issued an urgent recall on a popular fish product because of salmonella contamination fears. The supermarket chain has recalled frozen cooked mussels because salmonella has been found in some of the products in this batch. The
Health professionals are urging pregnant women across north Cumbria to protect themselves and their unborn child against flu this winter. The free flu vaccination is available from their GP, maternity service provider or pharmacy. The best time
The chief veterinary officers of the UK have raised the risk of bird flu hitting the UK from “low” to “medium” after two swans were infected in the Netherlands. Chief vets from the four UK nations have warned that the cases of avian influenza were
Following the – sadly untrue – rumours that abounded across social media yesterday of the return of high-street favourite Woolworths to the UK, we felt it time to look back at a beloved British institution. Woolies first appeared on these shores
IN these latest shots photographers have been capturing Cumbria as Autumn sets in across the county including some beautiful morning shots in Carlisle and delightful coastal snaps. We've got stunning depictions of truly breathtaking sights from
The White Horse Sea Angling Club's latest match was fished from Seascale slipway to Harrington pier, up to high water in a south-westerly wind. First was C Schofield, a junior angler, who also grabbed the heaviest fish with a 10lb conger eel.
Driving with no insurance has landed a 36-year-old with a fine. Mark Andrew Henderson of Shore Side, Siddick appeared before Workington's magistrates' court on Monday after he drove in Maryport with no insurance. After pleading guilty he was
The hound trailing season is entering the final stages with three meetings left to go for championship deciders. The Senior Championship remains close with Miterdale Shadow on 13 and Huntsman's Nimrod on 12 and the Puppy Championship is just as
A BASSENTHWAITE farmer was tragically killed in a quad bike accident a coroner has ruled. Martyn Mawson, 52, a beef and sheep farmer of High Side Farm at the foot of Skiddaw, died at the scene of the quad bike accident on Sunday, May 3 despite
A LIGHT of hope will beam up into the skies above Carlisle, as part of a nationwide art installation. Carlisle City Council’s Discover Carlisle team has joined forces with Carlisle Cathedral and acclaimed artist Peter Walker to provide the beams
Mixing things up for Week 13 of Copeland Borough Council’s Shop Local campaign, it’s time to focus on just one community with a whole lot to offer. It’s no secret that just south of Whitehaven, a community bursting with pride, care and support lies
The charm of the Greyhound Inn at Cotehill will not be lost on anyone who ventures to this true community hub. Prior to the challenges of the past six months, this venue had long been a true staple of its surrounding area with live music every month
Carlisle could be moved into Tier 2 lockdown as Covid numbers continue to rise. Public health boss Colin Cox confirmed yesterday that his department is in discussions with the Government to look at the benefits of moving into Tier 2. Mr Cox said
