Three semi-finals made up the Iggesund Cumberland Amateur Rugby League programme at the weekend. One BARLA County Cup semi-final saw Kells A run out 20-6 winners against Seaton Rangers. They won it in the second half, turning it on from a 6-6
A MAN accused of being armed with an axe appeared in court after an incident in which two people were left with serious injuries. Tony Joynes, of no fixed address, appeared at the magistrates court in Workington today (Friday). He did not enter
THE WORKINGTON community was left in shock after two defibrillators, one of which was used to save someone’s life earlier this year, were vandalised in the town. Karen Thompson, manager at the Carnegie Theatre, said she was appalled to discover
CALLS are growing for the Government body tasked with the Sellafield clean-up to do more to develop a vision for the sprawling site’s future. The nuclear plant is one of Cumbria’s biggest employers, and council chiefs told representatives from the
When St Helens and Warrington Wolves take to the Wembley Stadium pitch tomorrow with rugby league Challenge Cup glory in their sights, a Broughton Moor man will keep a watchful eye to make sure everything runs smoothly. Cliff Hodgson, 78, of Heatherfields
The Government must support new nuclear power – but only to sustain and not grow the industry, an influential select committee has said. The bold conclusion was among a series of recommendations made by the Science and Technology Committee in a
Around 45 people from young to old joined in another beach clean in Maryport. This time is was the Grasslot beach that was cleaned, where 22 rubbish sacks were filled. The clean-up was the third organised by the Maryporters promotions group this
POLICE believe a man wanted for for allegedly breaching his sexual harm prevention order by failing to maintain contact with officers may be in Cumbria. Paul Hunter Redpath, 48, is also wanted for breach of notification requirements and prison recall
A DRAMATIC rescue saw two helicopters called to help a woman with serious head injuries. Just before 5pm on Tuesday, Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) scrambled to the aid of a 70-year-old woman. North West Ambulance Service called the
A SEATON woman has yarn-bombed a bike to raise cash for a vital air ambulance service. Lynne Hardman, 75, of Causeway Road, is raising cash for the Great North Air Ambulance service. It took her three weeks to crochet all the colourful decorations
Cumbria has been named the top holiday let hotspot of England, according to new research. Data obtained by buy-to-let mortgage lender Together, from real estate investment company Yuvoh, revealed that landlords buying in the county could achieve
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger is excited for his first taste of FA Cup action in the dugout as part of a bank holiday weekend double-header for his team. Grainger’s Reds take on Newcastle Benfield in the cup’s preliminary round at Sam Smith
NETHERHALL School’s growing academic reputation seems to be encouraging students to stay there for A levels. Meanwhile Beacon Hill school in Aspatria is basking in the success of its first 9s, the highest GCSE qualification - and two of the three
WORKINGTON students were overjoyed on a big day yesterday as they opened their results. St Joseph’s Catholic High School had a number of star students including Ellie Fulton, 16, of Workington who said that she was nervous in the build-up: “It’s
CUMBRIA Police are to hold a minute silence this morning to remember PC Andrew Harper who was killed while on duty a week ago. Officers and staff members will pay their respects at 11am outside their Penrith HQ, plus each of their stations across
Detectives investigating a serious assault in Workington have charged a 41-year-old man. Tony Joynes, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent and two counts of possession of a bladed article. The charges
SIXTY bags of rubbish were collected in just three hours by leading councillors and community members. Allerdale council leader Marion Fitzgerald and executive member for housing Stephen Stoddart were in Moorclose last week carrying out the work
THERE were lots of smiles from pupils at Cockermouth School yesterday as they picked up their "excellent set" of GCSE results. Head teacher Dr Rob Petrie said: "The entire Cockermouth School community is delighted with the exceptional progress students
A LEADING Workington councillor is calling for a police station to be opened in his ward after a man was arrested in connection with a serious assault involving ‘bladed articles’. Councillor Stephen Stoddart, who represents the Moorclose ward on
