A BIKER died in a crash on the A595, police have confirmed. Lee Mercer was riding a blue Kawasaki motorcycle when he was involved in a crash with a seat Ibiza near Muncaster. The family of the 46-year-old, who lived in Blackburn, said he was
A WOMAN died after falling from a popular scrambling route in the Lake District. Mountain rescuers from Langdale & Ambleside were called to Jack's Rake around noon on Sunday after walkers witnessed the woman falling. She died from her injuries
TWO Cockermouth church leaders have spoken out about the vital service which the community's most vulnerable people will lose with the closing of MIND. County councillor Rebecca Hanson said: "I'm aware of people who desperately need the services
Workington Reds continued their 100 per cent start to the league campaign thanks to a Scott Allison brace and a masterclass at the back from goalkeeper Jim Atkinson. The league leaders were good value for their 1-0 lead at half time and showed no
Workington Reds lead 1-0 at home to Pontefract Collieries after a fast-paced first half which saw Scott Allison nod his side ahead. The league leaders have been value for their lead and showed no sluggishness despite the delayed start before Scott
Producers of the ITV show Britain’s Got Talent are heading to Carlisle in the hopes of finding the next Matt Pagan, Susan Boyle or Diversity at one of their open auditions. The Britain’s Got Talent team are hosting the audition in The Market Hall
Danny Grainger has made four changes to the Workington Reds team which lost 1-0 at Newcastle Benfield in the FA Cup preliminary round on Saturday for this afternoon’s NPL North West Division match against Pontefract Collieries. Gari Rowntree, Brad
A lifeboat rescue team were called out twice yesterday to two separate incidents. Silloth RNLI Lifeboat were first called to a report of three people in the water at Lees Scar, Silloth When crews arrived on scene, the people were found on the
A person had to be rescued from a river near Workington yesterday. Three fire crews were called at 5.15pm to reports of a person in water near to Workington. Crews found the person in the middle of a river and used a rescue boat as well as swift
The timeless music of the Bee Gees is stayin’ alive thanks to a family-fronted tribute band which is set to visit Workington next month. Like the real thing, Jive Talkin’ is a family affair. Brothers Darren and Gary Simmons front the group, with
A man has been left with injuries after a baseball bat attack in Workington. The assault took place on Wednesday August 21 at approximately 2pm. Police say the victim was chased across the grass area of Bowness Court and Furness Road, Workington
A JUDGE said it was ‘a marvel’ that no-one was killed after a van driven by a man high on valium was spotted on the wrong side of the A595. An off-duty police office captured the frightening sight on his car’s dashcam before 35-year-old Craig Davison
The true extent of failings within a West Cumbrian mental health charity which has been forced to close have now been revealed. A child sex offender and a shamed former doctor who had been struck off by the General Medical Council were among those
