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  • Council tax hike in Allerdale

    COUNCIL tax will be hiked up by £5 under budget plans for Allerdale set to be discussed next week. The rise will affect band D properties, with “proportionate increases” for other bands across the borough. Allerdale council is also proposing

  • Man in court for shoplifting from department store

    A man has been given a curfew after stealing Gucci aftershave from a branch of Debenhams. Darrell Lee Devlin, 31, of Main Street, Distington, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court to face a single charge of shoplifting. The court heard

  • Choir welcomes new singers

    A COCKERMOUTH choir is hoping to recruit some new singers. Cockermouth Harmonic Society will be preparing for an informal concert next month and would welcome anyone who would like to join them. A spokesman said: "We’ll be practising a wide range

  • Court bill for man who damaged car

    A teenager has appeared in court after damaging a car in Workington. Liam Simpson, 19, of Northumberland Street in the town, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court. Magistrates were told that, on November 12 last year, Simpson damaged a

  • Court bill for man after assault charge

    A man who committed assault has been left with a court bill of almost £400. Michael David Lee, 36, of Millfield Gardens, Keswick, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court in Workington. He faced a single charge of assault, committed in his

  • Jail for man who stole laptop, food and other items

    A man who stole a laptop, food and other items from a man in Workington has been put behind bars. Darren Michael Hilland, 38, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court. Magistrates heard that, on February 12, Hilland stole the good, of an

  • Cockermouth Castle supports town festival

    THE owner of Cockermouth Castle is throwing open his gates to support the town's annual festival. Lord Egremont has offered use of the castle courtyard during this year's Cockermouth Live! Chairman Bob Pritchard said: "Lord Egremont is keen to

  • Pets at Home donate thousands for animal welfare

    Pets at Home have partnered with two animal charities to make a difference. Support Adoption for Pets and Animal Concern received £2005 each from Pets at Home in Workington which was raised by their Santa Paws campaign. Siobhan Harkness from

  • Maryport man who denies motoring offence to stand trial

    A MARYPORT man is due to stand trial after he denied failing to provide a breath sample. Sydney Wood, 59, of Gillbeck Park, pleaded not guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis when suspected of having driven a vehicle.

  • Share your thoughts about policing at Sellafield event

    SHARE your thoughts about policing in Cumbria at an event at Sellafield on Thursday. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, will be at the site on Thursday from 10.30am to 11.15am at B314 foyer and the main foyer B409 Canteen from

  • Ben Stokes signs sponsorship deal with 11 Degrees

    Cricketer Ben Stokes has signed a new sponsorship deal with a Cumbrian clothing and footwear firm. The international cricketer, who was brought up in Cockermouth, has signed up to become a brand ambassador for 11 Degrees, based in Carnforth.

  • Police hunt man who spat at traffic warden in Workington

    Police are hunting for an angry man who spat at a traffic warden on a Workington street. During the frightening incident, on Senhouse Street, at 10am on Saturday February 9, the man responsible also shouted at the warden. Cumbria Police has now

  • Man fined for growing cannabis

    AN ASPATRIA man has been fined after he admitted cultivating cannabis. Albert Dixon, 49, of Chapel Terrace, Prospect, appeared at the magistrates court in Workington on Friday. He also admitted assaulting a 14-year-old boy. Pam Fee, prosecuting

  • Urgent work planned as erosion threatens coast road

    Urgent work is planned to prevent erosion undermining the coast road north of Maryport. On advice of specialise coastal engineers, Cumbria County Council plans to install rock armour on the beach alongside the B5300. It is seeking permission

  • In the driving SEAT with B&H Motors

    SPONSORED CONTENT A CAR dealership in Cumbria is celebrating after being selected as one of only 27 in the country to become a SEAT Cupra Sport Specialist. With the launch of the new 19 registration plate due in March, B & H Motors Ltd