Crime
Seven years for Maryport drugs man
A 46-year-old man, found with more than £700-worth of heroin in a house in Maryport has been sentenced to seven years in jail.
Last updated 14 February 2013
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Food supplier fined £6,000 for substituting peanuts for almonds
A food supplier has been fined a total of £6,000 after two peanut-free curries from two Cockermouth takeaways ended up with the nut in them.
Last updated 12 February 2013
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West Cumbrian police officer in court
A serving detective has appeared in court alongside a retired colleague, charged with data protection offences.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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New crime boss pledges £100,000 in CCTV funding
Cumbria's crime commissioner has pledged to hand out £100,000 that could go towards CCTV funding in Allerdale to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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West Cumbrian 21-year-old accused of manslaughter of Maryport man
AN ALLONBY man has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Maryport man.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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West Cumbrian pub barred from joining safety scheme
A Workington pub has been barred from joining the town’s police-run Pubwatch scheme.
Last updated 28 December 2012
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Maryport traders shocked by charity shop burglary
Traders in Maryport rallied round this week after a charity shop was hit by burglars.
Last updated 21 December 2012
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Burglar steals World War II medals from Workington house
A burglar has stolen three World War II medals from a house in Workington while the elderly occupant was out.
Last updated 28 November 2012
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Four in line for Cumbria police commissioner job
Voters will take to the polls in less than three weeks’ time to determine who will be responsible for the Cumbria police force. (10 comments)
Last updated 26 October 2012
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West Cumbrian men and teenagers in court over animal cruelty
Two men and three teenagers will go on trial accused of animal cruelty after cats were set up by lurcher dogs in Workington.
Last updated 14 September 2012
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Woman charged with death of Workington pensioner
A woman has been charged with causing the death of a Workington pensioner by driving without due care and attention.
Last updated 14 September 2012
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West Cumbrian police officer suspended
A West Cumbrian police officer has been suspended from duty after being arrested on suspicion of committing offences under the Data Protection Act.
Last updated 14 September 2012
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Cumbria chief constable suspended
One of Cumbria’s top cops has been suspended from duty after allegation as “serious misconduct”.
Last updated 14 September 2012
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Police investigate sexual assault in Workington
Police are investigating an incident of sexual assault in Workington.
Last updated 12 September 2012
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Former PC Tibble takes top Cumbrian policing assignment
A Seaton woman who worked as a police constable on the Yorkshire Ripper case is the chairman of the new Cumbria Police and Crime Panel.
Last updated 7 September 2012
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Family in plea over fears that cat has been stolen and killed
A Maryport family have handed police CCTV footage which they believe shows their pet cat being stolen.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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CSI Workington: no glamour here
“Forget the glamour. The scene suits end up making you feel like boil-in-the-bag rice because they are so hot.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Vandals strike at Maryport watchtower
Damage worth thousands of pounds has been caused by vandals at Maryport’s Senhouse Roman Museum.
Last updated 19 July 2012
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Workington man sentenced for death by dangerous driving
A Workington man will serve almost seven years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving.
Last updated 13 July 2012
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Vandals hit memorial at West Cumbrian golf club
Members of Maryport Golf Club have been left devastated after vandals caused damage in excess of £5,000 to a memorial for the club’s past captain and equipment.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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