Colchester United - who Carlisle United face next week - have sacked boss Steve Ball. The Essex club announced that the head coach had left his role after their 2-1 home defeat to Exeter. The defeat - extending a 13-game winless run - left
Carlisle United 2 Tranmere Rovers 3: This was a proper game, a real test in the rain, Carlisle both extending and being extended by a tight, robust Tranmere team who eventually won it through the values of patience and poaching. James Vaughan’s 88th
WITH its beautiful national parks and iconic landmarks, Cumbria is such a fantastic choice for a filming location. Top directors and producers have noticed this too which is why they have made so many Cumbrian towns and cities their backdrop during
Flood alerts have been issued across Cumbria. As a yellow weather warning for rain – issued by the Met Office – remains in place today (February 23) and tomorrow, flood alerts and warnings have been issued across the county. Flood warnings,
It goes without saying that 2020 was a turbulent year for many of us. With lockdown rules in place, the people of Carlisle were forced to stay indoors for most of the year. However, that didn’t stop the criminals from coming out to play as 12,026
Carlisle United 2 Tranmere Rovers 3: James Vaughan grabbed a late winner as Carlisle United lost at home to Tranmere. The visiting striker slid home a cross from sub David Nugent as Keith Hill's side pounced for all three points. Carlisle had
A CUMBRIAN police officer has shared a photo of Cumbria Constabulary's latest recruits - two German Shepherd pups! The dogs will begin training this week to become general purpose (GP) dogs. Their duties will include searching for missing people
Plans to build luxury holiday accommodation have been met with opposition. The former Military base in Anthorn has had plans submitted to create eighty holiday units and change the use of the site. Residents have complained that it will be unsightly
I WAS interested to read in this paper that a private care home is to be built on the site of the County Council’s former care home Langrigg House, in Morton, Carlisle. In 2016, Carlisle Socialist Party organised a public campaign against the council
The Red Admiral in Gosforth was busy serving up a variety of tasty pancakes as takeout options last week. Treats included a host of savoury and sweet options, including banoffee pancakes, cajun chicken and BBQ. With current Cornavirus restrictions
INNOVATION in the North of England is the subject of a conference next month. Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership is encouraging people who are interested in business to join Invest North's conference on March 24. A spokesperson for Cumbria
CUMBRIAN MPs have taken part in a discussion over the future of the county’s tourism industry. The county’s five Conservative MPs met with Cumbria Tourism last week to discuss the state of the sector, and to consider ways to work together to support
A RUGBY club has launched a £10,000 crowdfunding drive to help it recover from the Coronavirus. Yesterday Cockermouth RUFC kickstarted an online donation page to help to get people active and "reduce the social, mental and physical impacts of Covid
A CARLISLE College apprentice has became the first in the country to complete a remote online assessment to finish his course. Regan Smith, engineering technician apprentice at Pirelli has successfully completed the assessment and is now employed
AN INTERNATIONAL sports footwear and clothing firm, with a factory in Flimby, has become AS Roma's official kit supplier for the 2021-22 season. The firm will make all the technical kit and training wear for the Italian footballing giants.
An investigation has been launched after a man was hit the door of a van. Officers are appealing for information about the incident, which occurred at about 3pm on Sunday (February 21). The incident saw a 21-year-old man hit by the door of a
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision on the A596. The incident took place at Micklethwaite at 8:40am today (23 February). Police were contacted to a report of a two vehicle collision involving a Volvo HGV and a Vauxhall
DRIVERS in a Cumbrian town are facing up to five days of delays after an emergency road closure was put in place following a gas leak. Victoria Road in Whitehaven closed today because of the "likelihood of danger to the public as a result of a
A north Cumbrian rail line is currently blocked by a fallen tree. Services on the line between Armathwaite and Carlisle have been halted today (February 23), after a tree fell on the line. A Northern spokesperson said: "A tree blocked the line
A YOUNG Workington man has been told to pay fines totalling more than £400 after he admitted possessing two illegal drugs. Aaron James Chatters, 21, of Roper Terrace, Salterbeck, pleaded guilty at the town's magistrates' court to possessing cocaine
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine - but when will you get your jab? The Government is continuing to ramp up vaccination efforts across the UK. Vaccination centres are now offering injections to people
A WEST Cumbrian man falsely told police he spiked his girlfriend's drink in a futile bid to save her from prosecution for a minor assault. At Carlisle Crown Court today, a judge was told that the attempt to keep his partner out of court backfired
A section of the A66 has been closed today (February 23) due to lorries being blown over by high winds. Crews from Appleby and Penrith Fire Stations are currently attending multiple incidents of overturned vehicles along the A66, and are warning
A POLICE officer trying to arrest a man in his Egremont home was bitten by his dog moments after he told it: "Go and get them," a jury heard. Tony Wardle, 51, has gone on trial at Carlisle Crown Court, where he has pleaded not guilty to two allegations
A former Carlisle United and Workington Reds goalkeeper who has played in Champions League qualifiers has used Twitter to launch a bid to find a new club. Lewis Brass, who was once on the Blues’ youth books, is hoping to catch the eye after a spell
Police have formally identified the body found yesterday. The man has been named as Stephen Clingo, 63. A spokesman for the police said: "The body of a man found at Whitrigg , in the early hours of yesterday morning (Feb 22) has been formally
A former resident of Oak Tree Animals charity is settling into his new home. Buddy, formerly known as Pudding, has been given a forever home. After some struggles to settle in, he is now “one very content cat.”
A POLICE officer and two Sellafield employees at the nuclear site have been given high praise for their work. Chief constable of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Simon Chesterman, has given out commendations to Sargeant Andy Bailey and senior project
Fell top assessors are continuing to provide a vital service to the public through the continuing restrictions. A spokesman for the team said: "We are continuing to provide the fell top reports for people undertaking their daily exercise during
MP for Copeland Trudy Harrison is supporting students in the area to experience their ‘Dream Placement’. As part of Dream Placement 2021 - a Cumbrian based scheme which gives young people exciting development opportunities - Trudy welcomed St Benedict
A digital evidence system introduced at Cumbria Constabulary is providing officers with the opportunity to gain best evidence during their investigations as technology advances further. The Axon interview system was rolled out across the Constabulary
Horrible Histories will be coming to Carlisle this Easter. The Horrible Histories Live on Stage production is touring again due to popular demand and will be coming to Carlisle Racecourse on Monday, April 5. The Covid-safe drive-in theatre experience
A consultation has been launched on proposals that will decide the future of local government in Cumbria. In October, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick invited councils in Cumbria to submit proposals
Holiday lets are set to open in the UK in April if the data surrounding Covid-19 allows, the government has confirmed. Following the latest Government announcement, Centre Parcs is planning to reopen their UK villages from April 12 - this is subject
Tragedy often brings out the best in people and nowhere was that more obvious that at the weekend when a puppy fell into a river. Ben Allan and Fay Waugh were walking Parker, a six-month old Labrador when the pup fell into the river near the suspension
Boris Johnson revealed his four-step route out of lockdown, which could see all aspects of society reopened by June 21. The prime minister laid out his roadmap out of lockdown yesterday (February 22). He said he hopes to fully reopen the country
Tranmere boss Keith Hill says his side must be at his best against an "excellent" Carlisle United team tonight. The Rovers boss says his players will be humble but "aggressive" in their bid to get the better of Chris Beech's team. Tranmere
The A596 is currently closed in both directions at Micklethwaite following a serious two-vehicle crash. Emergency service were called to this scene this morning at about 8.40am. Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue along with North West
Cumbria Tourism has issued a response to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement yesterday, in which he revealed his roadmap out of lockdown. In the four step plan, the Prime Minister hopes to leave all Coronavirus restrictions behind by Summer
Former Carlisle United striker Gavin Reilly has confirmed he contracted Covid-19 weeks after leaving the Blues. The forward, who joined Scottish Premiership side Livingston after ending his short-lived time with United, tested positive for the
Immediate action is requires as a flood warning remains in place for Keswick campsite. River levels are high and more rain is expected today as the Met Office issue multiple weather warnings. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "River
Two former Carlisle United managers have teamed up at Championship club Bristol City. Nigel Pearson, who was in charge of the Blues in the 1998/9 campaign, has been appointed the Robins' new boss until the end of the season. And Pearson will
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Cumbria which starts at 11am this morning. This comes as just across the border in Scotland there is an amber warning in place for rain. The warnings for wind and rain are expected to last
Adverse weather has forced Avanti West Coast to cancel all trains between Carlisle and Scotland. The disruption is expected to until midday. A spokesman for the service provider said: "Expected heavy rain is bringing adverse weather conditions
The infection rate for Covid-19 is continuing to head in the right direction with cases falling across the county Barrow has the highest infection rate per 100,000 people with 176 cases. Eden has the lowest infection rate at 78.9 cases per 100,000
Chris Beech says he will come up against one of the best managers outside the Premier League when he goes up against his old colleague Keith Hill tonight. The former Rochdale duo are back on opposite sides when Hill’s Tranmere face Carlisle United
Readers reacted with sadness as it was revealed yesterday that a popular Maryport shop is closing - they unanimously agreed that it is a loss to the town. Maryport’s Original Factory Shop is set to close. The company announced on Monday morning
An MP has reacted to the Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown with cautious optimism. Conservative MP for Workington Mark Jenkinson said: “On the face of it I would welcome a, hopefully one-way, roadmap out.” MPs in the House of Commons celebrated
AN ANNOUNCEMENT by Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday was met with mixed reaction from all walks of life in Cumbria. Education is set to reopen in the first step on the road out of lockdown. The PM told lawmakers in a speech to the House
AN IMPORTANT contract in Cumbrian infrastructure has been awarded to a medical equipment supplier - creating jobs for the county. Sumed International has been appointed as contractor for Cumbria County Council, the company will service and repair
In today's nostalgia gallery, we are turning back the clock nearly three decades to the year 1993. The year itself was a momentous one both nationally and internationally. The European Union was formally established in that year, Buckingham Palace
Despite the demand for houses increasing, many homes in Carlisle are still on the market. We've taken a look at the houses in Carlisle that have recently reduced their prices in the hopes of selling quickly. These are the three homes in Carlisle
TEACHERS fear the Prime Minister's proposals to reopen schools to all pupils from March 8 could cause another national lockdown. Details of Boris Johnson's 'roadmap' out of lockdown emerged from Downing Street on Sunday night, before the Prime
With the Prime Minister having announced a roadmap for Britain's next steps in combating Covid-19, alongside when the Government are expecting to gradually ease current restrictions, many readers will be dreaming of when they can sip an ice-cool beer
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) is offering its support to help businesses to move forward from one of the most challenging financial years on record. CLEP’s role, as a business-led organisation, is to determine local economic priorities
Despite the demand for houses increasing, many homes in Workington are still on the market. We've taken a look at the houses in Workington that have recently reduced their prices in the hopes of selling quickly. These are the three homes in Workington
IN these latest shots photographers have been capturing the best of this stunning county's beauty spots as scenes take, dare I say it, a spring turn. We've got stunning depictions of truly breathtaking sights from some of Cumbria's finest and most
HALF-term holidays have proved difficult for many families during the coronavirus pandemic. For parents whose children receive free school meals, it can be difficult for them to provide for their children at the best of times — but the pandemic
Domestic abuse victims and their children living in Cumbria will be able to receive more support following extra funding as part of the Government’s Domestic Abuse Bill. In total, councils across England will receive £125 million, with Cumbria
A £189,000 upgrade of one of Cumbria's most popular tourist spots starts next week. The project will enhance walkways at the National Trust's Aira Force in Ullswater. Work is due to begin on Monday.. The project seeks to thrill visitors
Every week, Lake District Wildlife Park's Lucy Dunn takes us on a virtual trip across the globe... This week we are staying closer to home and visiting the temperate forests and mountains of Europe. Imagine everything from alpine meadows, turbulent
The headteacher at a Carlisle primary school as spoken of the challenges that his staff and pupils have faced during the latest national lockdown. Mark Ashton, headteacher of Warwick Bridge Primary has explained that, alongside staff, a great effort
An Aspatria school has received a donation of 50 laptops. Last week, the Mark Masons delivered the devices to the Beacon Hill Community School in the presence of Judith Shafer. A county-wide campaign run by Cumbria Alliance of System Leaders
The University of Cumbria hosts two high-profile events this week. Cumbrian businesswoman Emma Porter, construction managing director at award-winning infrastructure and civil engineering company Story Contracting, is the guest speaker at the inaugural
The World’s Original Marmalade Award and Festival received a jar of marmalade all the way from Japan as a Valentines Day gift last week. The heart-themed preserve was sent ‘in the hope that marmalade will connect everyone’s hearts’. In normal
