Firefighters from multiple stations were called to tackle a barn fire. Appliances from Carlisle East and West fire stations joined a crew from Longtown Fire Station to put out the barn fire at a farm in Great Orton at about 12.05pm on November
It’s a pretty low bar, admittedly, but right now Carlisle United could really do with being more like Oldham Athletic. Not off the field, clearly. And not particularly on it. But in one respect, absolutely. You know the one – when a struggling
Readers have been responding to a story following the call for more investment in Cumbrian rail. Cumbria's transport chief called for 'drastic improvement' to the county's railways after Cumbria was snubbed in plans to develop rail infrastructure
A man has been left with serious injuries after he was attacked in his own home. Police in Lockerbie are appealing for information after a man was assaulted within his own home at the weekend. It took place on Ivy Place, about 4pm on Saturday
Keith Millen believes Carlisle United will be “fine” if they can consistently repeat the performance levels they showed at Exeter. The Blues went down to a 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park after Jon Mellish’s red card. But manager Millen said he
His goalscoring exploits for Morecambe are in stark contrast to his barren run in a Carlisle United shirt. And ex-Blues striker Cole Stockton grabbed the headlines again at the weekend - with a remarkable goal from long range. Stockton beat
A road was closed after a lorry carrying two JCB's caught fire. Firefighters from Longtown Fire Station were called out just after 8am on November 22 to assist in putting out the fire, which was on the M74 northbound between Junction 21 and 20.
A crash involving a tractor and a car - which was abandoned by it's occupants after the incident - has led to a police appeal for information. Police were called at 12:36pm today to the report of a collision on the A595 Woodcock, Wigton at the
Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver has highlighted the “energy and legs” Carlisle United possess ahead of tomorrow night’s clash at Brunton Park. League Two’s seventh-placed side are the Blues’ next opponents as Keith Millen’s side bid to escape
A CARLISLE man has heard he could be jailed for attacking his partner during a 'prolonged' incident at a city address. Twenty-year-old Patrick Donoghue had originally faced a total of four charges. When he appeared at Carlisle Crown Court this
Cumbrian star Kyle Dempsey is set for a spell on the sidelines as he faces surgery on a cartilage injury. The Gillingham captain is set to go under the knife early this week. Priestfield manager Steve Evans says former Carlisle United favourite
A mountain rescue team has warned people to be weary of dramatically changing weather conditions after two hill walkers got caught out in freezing temperatures. The walkers, who had lost their way whilst ascending Scafell Pike via Broad Crag Col
CARLISLE MP John Stevenson is backing a former city MP's proposal to name part of Carlisle railway station after the Queen. Eric Martlew has proposed that an area by Carlisle railway station should be named Elizabeth Square in honour of Her Majesty
A MAN missed his own crown court trial after switching off his phone and engaging in heavy drinking. David Hewer, 37, had been due to have his case determined by a jury after pleading not guilty to a charge of actual bodily harm assault arising
He was one of the legends of Carlisle United's greatest era. And news of Joe Laidlaw's passing has brought warm tributes from across the Blues' fanbase. It was announced on Friday that former midfielder Laidlaw had died at he age of 71.
LEADING rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers to put new fire prevention and control plans in place as the UK cost of farm fires shot up a staggering 40 percent to over £69m last year. Farm fires cost the North West £1.1m in 2020. Whilst this
FOR our trader of the week, this week, we decided to focus on Keswick's Star Beauty. Star Beauty has just celebrated its 16th anniversary. Writing on Facebook to commemorate the milestone, it is written: "Happy birthday to Star Beauty.
A new home for vulnerable young people has opened in Cumbria, creating seven jobs. Amble Cottage, located between Penrith and Keswick, has been opened by Pebbles Care. The company has invested more than £50,000 into turning the bungalow into
Keswick residents and business owners are being encouraged to have their say on the future of leisure provision in the town. The consultation is being run by Strategic Leisure on behalf of Allerdale Borough Council. People can attend one of
COUNCIL bosses have been accused of keeping the public "in the dark" about changes to the county including the abolition of Eden as a district. Conservative councillor on Eden District Council, Debra Wicks has accused the ruling alliance and the
A CASH machine has been stolen from a shopping centre in Workington. A police spokesman sad: "Detectives are investigating the theft of an ATM from a premises at Dunmail Park shopping centre, Workington. "Officers were called to the theft just
Chelsea are among the clubs understood to be tracking Newcastle United's highly-rated young Cumbrian midfielder Joe White. The teenager's contract at St James' Park is up in June and big clubs in England and Scotland are monitoring the situation
It was one of the longest trips of the season - but that didn't deter 155 hardy Carlisle United fans. They made the 347-mile journey to Exeter City to watch Keith Millen's side take on the country's form team. United went down to a 2-1 defeat
VISITING restrictions to patients at hospital in North Cumbria have now been changed, the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust has revealed. One nominated close family member or friend can visit for a limited time which must be pre-booked.
Carlisle United slipped back into the League Two relegation zone after their 2-1 defeat at Exeter City. Jordan Gibson scored late on for the Blues but it proved a consolation goal after Jon Mellish’s red card was followed by two Grecians’ goals
A CARLISLE motorist serving his second drink drive ban has failed to persuade a judge to end it early to clear the way for his promotion at work. Daniel David Rowley, 33, is serving a 38-month ban, the city's Rickergate court heard. His lawyer
Six new jobs are being created at the Anti-Racist Cumbria organisation thanks to a £200,000 funding boost. The money – to be delivered over three years - is coming from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, which exists to tackle injustice, inequality
More than 100,000 young people have found jobs thanks to a government funded scheme. Kickstart has been helping young people find work in Cumbria and so far has been successful but organisers are appealing to young people to apply to the scheme
As part of their Operation MOVIE 2 Cumbria Police are shining a light on the work of their Cyber Digital Crime Unit. The unit, funded by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is made up of specialist officers who are specifically
A music festival, which was put on to raise money for a charity, was a success. The Feel The Bonfire Blues, held at the Old Fire Station on Sunday, November 7, was put on by Graeme McGrory, a long-time blues fan, and partner of Ann Westcott, who
THIS weekend saw the launch of a brand-new exhibition at Tullie House which explores the nation’s favourite bear. The Carlisle-based art gallery and museum introduced the ‘Paddington: The Story of a Bear:’ exhibition on Saturday. The event, created
A PROPOSAL to give residents more say on how their council tax is spent will be heard at the next meeting of Penrith Town Council. Councillor for Penrith West, Jonathan Davies will propose a change to how the town council operates at a meeting
A lady from Maryport has offered a large cash reward to anyone who can catch the person(s) who killed two swans. The swans which resided in the coastal town were much loved by residents and said to be iconic. However in recent days they have been
Cumbria’s iconic heritage railway, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, has received a grant of £451,500 from the Government’s latest round of the Culture Recovery Fund to help it recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic. The money is a lifeline
