THE rarest 50p coins in circulation have been revealed as the Royal Mint marks half a century since the piece was introduced. The 50p coin, which entered circulation on October 14 1969, is considered to be the most collectable in Britain today,
A WOMAN has sustained serious injuries after a collision which closed a busy Cumbrian road. Officers were called at about 11.48am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Victoria Road, Penrith. The 77-year-old pedestrian
Theft of diesel from a HGV at a secure compound has sparked an investigation by Cumbria police. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 9 between 7.30pm and 10pm at Reedlands Road, Clay Flats, Workington. Entry is said to have been forced
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a parked car was vandalised. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, October 8. A vehicle parked on Row Brow, Dearham was damaged by a liquid believed to be paint stripper. Anyone with
The development of a new hotel complex in west Cumbria is starting to take shape. The steel frame of a new Travelodge, Marston’s pub and restaurant, and drive-through Costa in Workington has been put up. The lift shaft has also been constructed
There are huge tailbacks in Workington town centre. Works are taking place on the junction of Adams Road and Lakes Road and traffic lights are in place. There are reports of motorists sitting in queues for more than an hour, around Morrisons
A special cinema is in the running to be named as the nation’s best. The Keswick Alhambra has been shortlisted for Cinema of the Year by the UK Screen Awards, which celebrates excellence behind the scenes in the film industry. A panel of members
A Workington man has a suspected broken ankle and leg after a collision with a car. The incident happened around 10pm on Friday night outside Henry's pub in Workington. Police were called out after reports of a collision between a pedestrian
ALLERDALE council’s deputy leader Mark Jenkinson has been announced as Workington’s Conservative candidate for the next general election. The outspoken politician, who emerged as the preferred candidate during a “competitive hustings” in Cockermouth
SIXTEEN-year-old Harry Atkinson could be in line for a dramatic FA Trophy debut in tomorrow’s replay at home to Droylsden (7.45pm ko). Workington Reds have a potential injury crisis at centre-back and manager Danny Grainger is considering the teenager
A GRATEFUL widow has thanked people for their continued fundraising following her husband’s death. David Barnes, known as Barny, died in August at the age of 53 following a battle with myeloma. His wife Shirley has praised the community for
A charity which allowed hundreds of disabled children and adults as well as the elderly to experience the joy of sailing has folded. Founder Ged Doran said there is no longer the same demand for the yacht, Solway Adventurer, and it and its assets
A holistic event in West Cumbria raised over £1,200 to help children in the area. More than 250 people attended Sacred Haven's holistic mind, body and spirit event at the Ennerdale Country House Hotel in Cleator at the weekend. With more than
A crackdown on crime dominated the first Queen's Speech of Boris Johnson's premiership. With the Prime Minister pushing for a snap general election the legislative programme presented at the state opening of parliament is being seen as a bid by
Ex-St Bees School pupil Vanessa O'Dea is set to take up a new role in the county. Mrs O'Dea has been appointed the new Director of Education for the Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England in Cumbria. She will take up her new role in January
Seaton Rangers ace Miguel Blanco-Charters has been called up to the Spanish national rugby league team’s train-on squad ahead of qualifiers for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Blanco-Charters, who was born in Spain but came to the UK when he was
A popular sandwich shop has been saved thanks to a community-loving councillor. The Beckstone Pantry, Workington, was set to close its doors before Councillor Herbert Briggs stepped in and took over management of the business, much to the delight
A BARROW dad who believes his terminal cancer was caused during his career at Sellafield wants to help youngsters with the illness. David Nelson, 64, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia seven years ago. He was told at the time that he
THE Liberal Democrats have named county councillor Neil Hughes as their prospective Parliamentary candidate for the Workington constituency in anticipation of the general election, now widely expected in the coming weeks. Coun Hughes has lived in
Mindless vandals have left a trail of destruction at Maryport railway station, leaving volunteers devastated. A large pane of glass on one of the new shelters has been broken and plants have been torn from tubs while litter was strewn about.
