Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze after a pile of tyres and broken machinery caught fire on a farm. Appliances from Carlisle East, Caerlisle West and Brampton fire stations were called at approximately 5.50pm to respond to the incident.
MURDER accused Arron Graham said that he did not see that the Nissan pickup he said he tried to move from woodland near Carlisle was “covered” in Lee McKnight’s blood. The 26-year-old gave that evidence as he was cross-examined at Carlisle Crown
A Maryport sex offender who twice flouted a court order that was designed to control his use of the internet has been jailed. James Bilsland McGill, 65, was made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order after being convicted in Preston of
CUMBRIA will receive 5,805 free tree's as part of the Woodland Trusts plant a tree scheme. The tree's will be sent to 51 organisations across the county as part of the Woodland Trust's new initiative with The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC). School's
Revamped street lighting, CCTV cameras at a school and a focus on homes previously targeted by criminals will be part of a £300,000 crackdown in a Workington crime "hotspot". Cumbria has been allocated £311,358 to bolster security measures in St
But sometimes, they don’t quite hit the spot and finding the right chip shop can turn into a chore. We asked our readers where their favourite chip shops were. In no particular order, here’s what you had to say: 1 MORTON FRYER, MORTON
Calling Cumbrian Creatives to take part in a new project and exhibition Artful Ways is a brand new Arts Council funded project bringing people together across Cumbria in an exciting celebration of creativity and connection as the county emerges
Mountain rescue team members have been left furious after equipment was vandalised with anti-vaccine messages. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team has criticised the culprit who stuck stickers with anti-vax rhetoric on its new stretcher box at Sty Head
With the Euros now less than a week away from beginning, we thought it was time we looked back through our archives at the scenes down the years as football fever took hold. As Gareth Southgate's side prepares to emerge from a summer tournament
There was a day full of bright sunshine and activities for students at Cockermouth School. Year 13 students were given the chance to return for one more day to celebrate their time with each other and the school that many had attended for years
THE competition to find the UK’s next city of culture has been launched – and readers have been having their say on the viability of Carlisle putting in a bid. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden launched the competition to find the UK’s next City of
Readers have been responding to a story following Cumbria’s struggling tourism sector. Claims from Cumbria Tourism say that our tourism sector is in a crisis state because of Covid-19 travel regualtions, people moving on because of Covid, and the
A drunken thug left his former partner dripping with blood from a facial cut after a late-night domestic attack. Brett Michael Todd’s violence, on May 6, occurred only two months after he received a suspended jail term for a raft of offences, including
One casualty has been airlifted to hospital after an incident involving a two vehicle traffic collision. The incident took place on the B5344 near Moss Wood, Seascale. Cumbria Fire and Rescue, the Great North Air Ambulance Service, the North
WITH international travel off the cards for the foreseeable future, Cumbrians are being encouraged to explore the hidden gems on their doorstep this summer. With more than 120 miles of stunning coastline from Morecambe Bay to the Scottish Borders
Two former Carlisle United players have signed for the club's Cumbrian rivals Barrow AFC. Offrande Zanzala joined Mark Cooper’s side last night after a campaign which saw him score five league goals for United, with his hard-working and combative
A YOUNG motorcyclist has been hospitalised following a collision in Allerdale. A large police presence was reported in the village of Flimby near Maryport on Monday evening. Police have since confirmed they responded to a one vehicle accident
Police have launched an appeal for help after they became concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager. Cumbria Constabulary is searching for 18-year-old Zuzanna Balcerzak. Zuzanna was reportedly last seen in the area of Tyne Close Terrace
Rescue teams were called out to help an injured walker at the weekend. Crews from Wasdale Mountain Rescue and Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue were contacted by police at about 2.30pm on Sunday (June 6), and alerted to reports of a woman who
The owners of Carlisle's The Lanes Shopping Centre have objected to plans for a nationwide discount retailer to set up shop at a city retail park. In plans submitted by Savills on behalf Carlisle City Council, three units at Gateway 44 Retail Park
PROPOSALS to change the constituency boundaries for Cumbria have been revealed - and it could have some big implications. Under the changes, the county would have six MPs - but Westmorland and Lonsdale would be replaced by Morecambe and South Lakeland
Staff at the Lake District Wildlife Park had a great start to the bank holiday Monday. Over the previous few days, they had been anticipating a new arrival although unsure when. Then on Monday as they did their morning rounds and routines,
Over the weekend, readers were asked if there should be a move away from bonfires and fireworks at events after a city councillor called for more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Independent Carlisle city councillor for Botcherby and Harraby
Hundreds of people turned up for the annual Appleby horse fair but Cumbria police have confirmed it was a mix of members of the gypsy and traveller community and the settled. Cumbria Police and partner agencies resourced for the likelihood there
AN EDEN Valley man has been given a year's ban for drink driving. Stuart Archibald Mackay, 58, of Cobblestone Corner, Morland, admitted the offence on May 9 near his home, Carlisle's Rickergate court heard. As well as the ban, he was fined
A Carlisle United midfielder said he looking forward to the start of next season as he makes his way back from a knee injury that left him out for three months. Brennan Dickenson’s injury that he picked up at the end of March meant that he could
The Summer sees the return of the University of Cumbria’s popular masterclass series that lets people explore the aspects of different courses before applying to university. The virtual masterclasses are specifically designed for anyone considering
With the sun shining and a flood of applause, a major £4 million project was officially completed and opened. After years of hard work and preparation, the Great North Rail Project to replace Siddick Bridge is finally complete. The project
The owner of EcoTree, the newest shop in Carlisle's The Lanes Shopping Centre, has described his delight at joining the high street. Previously a stall trader at Market Hall, Ed Pendrous made the move to his new city centre store last month after
Free government support for exporters in Copeland will be outlined to businesses to help them take advantage of international opportunities and to tap into the huge global demand for British products. Trudy Harrison, MP for Copeland, is working
A KEY member of Carlisle United's squad from last season has joined the club's arch-rivals on a two-year deal - the second in as many days. Goalkeeper Paul Farman has followed in the footsteps of striker Offrande Zanzala in turning down a new deal
A 16-year-old boy has died at a quarry, police have confirmed. Cumbria Police received a report from the North West Ambulance Service at about 11:30am on Saturday of a sudden death in the area of Clints Quarry, Egremont. A 16-year-old boy was
A ZOO has been left in a ‘disastrous situation’ following a dramatic day. Security staff turned up at South Lakes Safari Zoo and stopped visitors from entering as a dispute between the attraction’s managers and the landowners came to a head.
ONE lane has been closed on the M6 motorway following a van fire. There is currently very slow traffic on the M6 Norhbound between junction 40 at Penrith and junction 41 at Catterlen. It follows recovery work and an earlier van fire which took
UPDATE: Chantelle has now been found. POLICE concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager have issued an appeal for information. Fifteen-year-old Chantelle Squire was last seen in the area of Warwick Road, Carlisle yesterday (June 7) at
AN event held by Castle Hill Local History Group is hoping to highlight Maryport's history. The Maryport Family History Festival will be held at The Settlement at Castle Hill and will run from June 24 to 27, 10:30-15:30. The History Group wrote
Cockermouth Town Council have announced a reading challenge that will be ran in the town from July this year. The Summer Reading Challenge is an educational competition held annually in the UK by the Reading Agency. Beginning in 1999, its aim
Students have given their seal of approval over a bright new uniform design for their school. The colours and logo will be implemented at The Whitehaven Academy from September – the start of a school year that will also see the completion of its
THE DELTA variant of Covid-19 – previously known as the Indian variant – has arrived in Cumbria 'with a bang'. That’s the word of the county’s top health official, Colin Cox – and the director of public health is warning that there may be some
North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) is looking for people giving birth for the first time to take part in some research to improve maternity care. The study aims to find out how extra support in pregnancy can help manage anxiety, particularly
THREE organisations behind a major development in Carlisle city centre have refused to rule out knocking down a prominent art-deco building. Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council, and The University of Cumbria were all asked about the future
CARLISLE city council has come under fire because of over-flowing skips at a supermarket. Residents have been angered by the state of the skips at Sainsbury’s in the Caldewgate area of Carlisle, with fears they could be fined for fly-tipping if
A west Cumbria community has been offered a multi-million pound government funding boost to help develop its local economy. Cleator Moor’s £22.5 million boost, as part of the Government’s Towns Fund, would go towards creating new jobs, improving
A CARLISLE man has admitted illegally possessing two kinds of drug. At the city's Rickergate court, Nicholas Ronald Graham, 40, of Sewell Road, Currock, pleaded guilty to illegally having cocaine and pregabalin on April 29 and April 30. He also
Scotland’s Railway continues to exceed punctuality targets as the number of passengers using services increases, with the easing of lockdown reducing the travel restrictions across the country. Figures out today show that 93.4 per cent of trains
HARE Hill Farm is an 80 acre hill farm stocked mainly with Swaledale sheep, and was used as a training farm for Land Girls in World War. Farmer takes a peek at how a couple have made a creative inspirational space out of an historic Lakeland barn in
Rugby league stars have been coaching the next generation of players. Whitehaven Rugby League stars, Lachlan Walmsley, Nikau Williams and Ryan King shared their skills with young players from Kells Amateur Rugby League Club. The coaching session
THE second defendant to give evidence in the Lee McKnight murder trial at Carlisle Crown Court has denied lying to cover his involvement. During several hours of questioning, 26-year-old Arron Graham said he was not in the house in Carlisle where
This week is Volunteers’ Week and the North West Ambulance Service is thanking the hundreds of people who have given their free time to help their communities through-out the pandemic. There are more than one thousand active volunteers performing
