Blackpool boss Neil Critchley was pleased with the workout his side got against Carlisle United - at both ends of the pitch. The Championship side won 1-0 at Brunton Park in the pre-season friendly. It saw United's opponents have the better
Cockermouth charity Kirkgate Arts and Heritage has won a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a year-long celebration of Dorothy Wordsworth, one of the town’s most famous daughters. Made possible by money raised by National
MOUNTAIN rescuers came to the aid of a walker who became lost. Patterdale Mountain Rescue (PMR) was called by police to help the woman in her early 60s. She was walking on Gowbarrow, above Ullswater, and got into difficulty trying to locate
THE requirements of a restraining order made by Carlisle Magistrates were changed this week as the victim has moved address. A restraining order against David Neil Harold, preventing him from contacting a woman by any means except via an agreed
THE Government is considering how to boost resilience against flooding and coastal change. The Environment Agency measures and tracks the number of properties in England protected each year to understand the impact of investment and report on progress
Set in a desirable cul-de-sac tot he North of Penrith town centre and with some views across Penrith to the fells around Ullswater and to Blencathra, 19 Monks Close is a Detached Bungalow The accommodation comprises of a sun room, hallway, iving
A young woman has achieved her dream of studying marine biology abroad. 20-year-old Hollie Tweedie from Carlisle had wanted to study marine biology for a long time. She celebrated her future study plan with her family, and others around the
During lockdown many of us used the time to focus on our house and garden. With restrictions lifting, here are three local businesses which can help you realise the home of your dreams... North Yorkshire Wood Flooring Here at North Yorkshire
It had been a long time coming - but fans were finally back in Brunton Park yesterday. Some 1,863 of them, including 256 travelling Blackpool fans - watched the pre-season friendly. This isn't a long article. In fact it ends here. We're
Here are more photos from the past recording the retirements of long-serving, and much-loved, members of school staff. Top left is Margaret Jewell, who retired as class room assistant from Belah School in Carlisle after 27 years during which time
Workington Town Council are offering activities for children this summer. The events are being put on by Workington Library and Barra Culture. The Workington Town Counci l said on the event, open for all eligible children: "[Do you] Want to
During lockdown The Rotary Club of Carlisle held no fewer than 73 meetings on Zoom, mostly weekly meetings with a guest speaker and an average attendance of 24 members. During that time the Club has made donations totalling £8,000 many to local
A DAY to raise awareness of the dangers of drowning gets recognition today. Called World Drowning Prevention Day, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service show their support for the day after a heightened danger of drowning comes as people flock to the
Concerns have been raised over plans to bring a well-known coffee shop chain to Cockermouth. Costa looks set to open its first store in the town as plans are under way to transform the old Natwest bank on Station Street into a coffee shop.
IT WOULD have been a grand day out for visitors if Covid restrictions had not prevented Penrith Show from going ahead last weekend. Instead the committee used the date to celebrate the support they received from the community, drawing the 58 prizewinners
A former Workington town centre office block is set to be converted into housing after plans gained council approval. In late March, in a vision outlined to Allerdale Borough Council, Aveeva Investments Ltd submitted plans to convert existing office
A FINE and compensation order were issued to a Carlisle man this week after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and obstructing her in her duty. Patrick Donoghue of London Road appeared at North and West Cumbria Magistrates Court in
A TRAVELLING burglar broke into a Japanese tourist couple’s hotel room during a two-day Lake District crime spree is wanted on prison recall. Heavily-convicted Bradley Higham, now 43, committed a host of offences on October 8 and 9 in 2018 around
Premier League prospect Lukas Jensen believes Carlisle United is the ideal place for him to make his mark in first-team football. The Burnley keeper made his home debut in Saturday’s 1-0 pre-season defeat to Blackpool. It came after Jensen
Carlisle United 0 Blackpool 1: The truth would be to say Carlisle United lost to one Blackpool side and came close to beating another, and not a great deal more analysis is required. The real result, the one that lingered long after full-time, was
Former Carlisle United striker Olufela Olomola saw his debut as a permanent Hartlepool player overshadowed by another ex-Blue. The one-time Cumbrians loanee signed a permanent deal with newly-promoted Pools after a successful trial. But Olomola's
Carlisle United took on Blackpool yesterday as fans returned to Brunton Park. The Championship visitors won 1-0 in front of 1,863 supporters. Photographer Barbara Abbott was there to capture all the action for us - the key moments, the key
FARMERS are being urged to take steps to prevent accidents and injuries on farms following a sharp rise in fatalities from agricultural incidents over the past year. As a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report revealed 41 people had lost their
We're celebrating the most recent babies born in Cumbria. The parents of these adorable babies have shared their joyous news with us as they welcome the new arrivals into their families. We’re keen to help you spread the wonderful word of your
As restrictions continue to ease, groups of up to 30 can meet outdoors. Groups of up to six people from up to two households can meet indoors. There’s no better time as we head to the summer months to dust off the walking boots and head out
An immaculate four bed, two bath family home, with a wonderful open plan kitchen, dining, living space to the rear. The house, located on Kenway Road in Kingstown, features a full height entrance hallway, sitting room, W.C., open plan kitchen dining
A FORMER hotel in Wigton is on the marker for a bargain fee. The former Crown Hotel is being offered at a guide price of just £70,000 (plus fees), when it goes to auction next week. The property, located 41 High Street, is over three-storeys
A popular Mexican restaurant in Carlisle is set to permanently close it's doors after three years. El Escapar Mexicana on Lonsdale Street in Carlisle was originally set up by Jamie Harris, with the help of The Briyard's Andy Bartlett, in October
During the pandemic, we have all relied on each other even more to get through all of life’s problems. Our health all took a collective toll, we drank more, smoked more, and exercised less, and our mental health took a significant toll on the isolation
