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  • Man charged following serious assault in Whitehaven

    A man has been charged following a serious assault in Whitehaven. Thomas O’Fee, 23, of George Street, Whitehaven has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and is due to appear at Workington Magistrates Court tomorrow. It follows

  • Touring play will highlight lives of young carers

    A play aiming to help identify hidden young carers and direct them towards support is coming to West Cumbria this week. Who Cares, written by Matt Woodhead and co-produced by The Lowry and LUNG, will come to the Rosehill Theatre at Moresby for public

  • Thorman: Workington are starting to build something

    Chris Thorman says his Workington Town side are ‘starting to build something’ after an impressive 54-16 victory over Coventry Bears at Borough Park. The Town head coach still believes there is much more to come from his side but he was delighted

  • Hugs, smiles and tears at John Myers' funeral

    Before John Myers’ funeral, in the sunshine outside Carlisle Cathedral and in the aisles, many mourners greeted each other with hugs. John would have liked that. Former radio colleague Phil Riley was among those who paid tribute to him during

  • Warning over council tax scam texts

    People across Allerdale are being warned about fake text messages which are circulating suggesting they are due a council tax refund. Allerdale council has issued a statement to highlight that these texts are false and appear to be a phishing scan

  • Man had knives ‘for protection’

    A MAN had two knives stashed in his jacket sleeves while inside a west Cumbrian pub. Carlisle Crown Court heard how 20-year-old Conor Brodie had been receiving threats from others before he committed the offence on March 28. Prosecutor Gerard

  • Upset as main town road to close for six week

    A MAIN road into Cockermouth will be closed for six weeks - prompting fears about residents being stranded and trade being hit. Bridge repairs are due to take place on Gote Bridge from Monday, June 24. There will be no bridge access for vehicles

  • Big issues on agenda at Cumbria Tourism AGM

    Top tourism officials are set to meet with businesses from the sector later this month. Cumbria Tourism's Annual General Meeting will take place on June 27 at Penrith’s Roundthorn Country House Hotel. David Martin, head of tourism strategy and

  • Knife violence after woman's daytime drinking

    A WOMAN assaulted her partner and lunged at him with a knife as she turned violent after day-time drinking. Kirsty Maria Graham’s offending occurred after she and boyfriend Nathan Shepherd went out for lunch on May 1. Mark Kellet, prosecuting

  • Uniting to support host of deserving causes

    Five good causes have been given a boost thanks to a union branch. The Whitehaven branch of Unite the Union handed over £500 each to the recipients, using money collected by its Sellafield construction branches. Among those picking up cheques