The man at the centre of an attempted murder probe, remains in hospital Police have described his condition as stable. Robert Pattinson, who is in his twenties, sustained a serious facial injury caused by a knife. The alleged incident happened
A woman was jailed after breaching a criminal behaviour order. Gemma Rice, 27, was jailed for 160 days after she admitted a string of offences when she appeared at the magistrates' court in Workington on Friday. Rice, of no fixed address, admitted
Mitie workers poised to begin industrial action on Friday at the Sellafield site have postponed the strike. Members of Unite the Union who include security guards, cleaning, catering and vending staff, were due to strike over pay from Friday for
CCTV footage has been released following the theft of a purse in a West Cumbrian supermarket. Officers want to speak to the person pictured as part of their investigation into the theft, which took place on March 20 at Workington's Aldi. A police
KIND-HEARTED football fans raised £300 for first responders in Cumbria. The fundraiser at last week's Workington Reds match also aimed at raising awareness of the work first responders do in the area. Councillor Neil Schofield, deputy mayor of
Police are investigating a report of four youths racially abusing a woman in Workington. Officers were called at about 9.15pm on April 6 to an incident at Richmond Croft where a woman had racial abuse shouted at her. Anyone with information should
A campaign to help Cumbria's craft, food and drink producers has been relaunched. Made in Cumbria, spearheaded by the county's chamber of commerce, has relaunched its website and shop and is embarking on an intensive social media campaign. Rob
Police have issued a safety warning ahead of this weekend's Uppies and Downies clash. Extra officers will be on duty in Workington for the game. The traditional annual event, which has no formal organiser, attracts large crowds. The first
A WALK of Witness will be held in Cockermouth on Good Friday. Organised by Churches Together in the Cockermouth Area, it will set off from All Saints' Church at 9.45am. A spokesman said: "Join us as we journey through Jesus’ last hours to his
Workington Town are hoping to attract a bumper four-figure crowd to Derwent Park on Good Friday as they face-off against rivals Whitehaven in a highly-anticipated League One showdown. With both clubs showing form in the league this season, it promises
HIGHWAYS bosses have managed to spend a £12m Government windfall for roads – despite being given just a few months to do so. The unexpected extra cash for repairing potholes and roads maintenance was announced in late November and then handed over
A BREAKTHROUGH deal that would see nuclear staff take over large parts of Copeland council’s headquarters has taken a huge step forward after three years of “hard negotiation.” Sellafield workers already occupy space on the ground and first floors
Cockermouth swim star Luke Greenbank was in fine form this morning as he smashed his heat of the 100m backstroke in the British Swimming Championships. Greenbank, who swam in the final heat, finished with a time of 54.15 to qualify as the fastest
PEOPLE with disabilities should have more wheelchair paths to peaks in the Lake District, a meeting has heard. Cllr Hugo Graham used a speech to Cumbria County Council to point out a lack of access in the national park which is home to more than
Interest is already flooding in for the soon-to-be-vacant Workington Reds manager’s role. The position was advertised this week following the news that Lee Andrews will be stepping down at the end of the season. Club chairman John Mackay said
Whitehaven have taken Barrow Raiders half-back Jake Carter on an initial month’s loan – but coach Gary Charlton is unsure whether to throw him in at the deep end in Friday’s derby with neighbours Workington Town. The 20-year-old is the son of Darren
HUNDREDS of people will be taking part in a cycling sportive in memory of two Cockermouth brothers. The ninth Team Townend Challenge takes place later this month and, over the years, has raised more than £65,000 for RoadPeace, a charity for road
A leading training provider has been approved to deliver a new apprenticeship addressing complex barriers to employment. Tutors at PHX Training will deliver the new Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level Four to develop knowledge
Police are investigating a failed to stop road traffic collision on the A596. The incident occurred on Monday at around 4pm in Maryport and involved a Black Vauxhall Astra (travelling towards Maryport) and a Silver Seat Leon. The Seat Leon is
TWO West Cumbrian fire stations will get new ‘rapid response vehicle’ despite strong opposition. High-ranking councillors have defended the rollout of the smaller vehicles, which will be trialled at Maryport, Staveley near Kendal and Arnside,
