Just six days after plans were revealed to slash speed limits on a stretch of a Workington road, two cars had separate accidents there on the same day.

Businessman John Hetherington, whose family has run Glyndale Kennels on the A596 at Castle Gardens for at least 65 years, said Tuesday's incidents only served to prove his point.

A man driving a Ford Fiesta struck the wall of the kennels grounds at about 5.30am then a woman driving a Toyota Yaris lost control and collided with a bollard at about 8.30am.

An 26ft stretch of wall and railings were damaged, which Mr Hetherington said could cost up to £5,000 to repair.

He added it would be the fourth time he had repaired it.

Cumbria County Council has begun a consultation into lowering the speeds on roads across West Cumbria, including the A595 at Castle Gardens. 

It would see a stretch leading out of the town on the A596 towards High Harrington change from being the national speed limit to a 30mph zone.

This road will then become subject to a 40mph limit, replacing the current 60mph limit, before it rises to 50mph.

Mr Hetherington said it was vital that lower speed limits and more advance warning signs were introduced as soon as possible.

He added: "It is the speed, the sooner the limit is down to 40mph the better. It's better for our customers, for deliveries and for drivers.

"A lot of people have been complaining about the surface of the road and that there isn't enough grip too, it hasn't been recovered for years.

"If there was more information it would slow people down, there are staggered signs on the other side into town."

Cumbria County Council said road accident figures and statistics on traffic speed and volume were considered as part of the review.

More information about the proposals is available online by visiting www.cumbria.gov.uk/allerdalespeedlimits and people can submit comments and feedback.

All responses must be submitted by August 30.