A pair of quickfire second-half goals earned Workington Reds a 3-1 win in an absorbing FA Trophy preliminary round replay against Droylsden. The hard-fought but richly-deserved victory in front of 401 supporters at a chilly Borough Park secured
Workington Reds hold a slender 1-0 lead at half time in their FA Trophy preliminary round replay against Droylsden. Scott Allison gave Reds the advantage when he diverted Dav Symington's low cross past visiting goalkeeper Chris Thompson in front
Workington Reds manager Danny Grainger will return to the starting line-up as a player tonight when his side take on Droylsden at Borough Park in an FA Trophy preliminary round replay (7.45pm kick-off). With Gari Rowntree ruled out due to a hamstring
A chilling award winning play is coming to the Rosehill Theatre on October 18, for one night only. 'The Haunting of Blaine Manor' will have the audience quaking in their seats as they are taken back to the 50s and the era of black and white ghost
A three-year-old girl with an inoperable brain tumour will achieve her dream of meeting Disney princesses at the end of this month, with the help of her caring school friends. Arabella Kelly and her parents are looking forward to a well-deserved
Police are investigating a series of thefts that have struck an industrial area of Workington over the past few months. There has been numerous incidents in the Clay Flatts area, with the latest happening on October 14 between 4.30pm and 4am the
A number of tools, including two cement mixers, have been stolen in a burglary in Workington. Police are investigating a theft from a garage behind Holyoake Terrace, on Wednesday, October 9 between 2pm and 5.20pm. Tools were taken including a
Two people have received minor injuries after an alleged assault. Police are investigating the incident which occurred around 3.30pm on Saturday, October 5 on Honister Drive, Workington. It is reported to have involved two men and a woman. One
Workington Reds should have their two top-scorers back in the squad for tonight’s FA Trophy preliminary round replay against Droylsden. Reds welcome Saturday’s opponents to Borough Park (7.45pm kick-off) after a 1-1 draw which they earned without
Cumbria has seen a slight rise in unemployment – with Carlisle taking the brunt for third month running. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics found that 6,520 people claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or received support through Universal
A young Staffie has represented the UK at an international dog show – and proved himself to be top dog. Teddy the 12-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier recently proved himself a champion at the International Staffordshire Match. And owner Debbie
A Cumbrian housebuilder has helped a Whitehaven man prepare himself for the world of work. Story Homes, working with Carlisle Jobcentre Plus and career management organisation Inspira, offered Mark Bowers, 20, a day of work experience at its Edgehill
Controversial plans to transform a landmark Maryport church into a nightclub and wedding venue look set to be rejected. Objectors are concerned that Christ Church, owned by London-based entrepreneur Yung Dan Liu, will lead to noise pollution, increased
The boss of Cumbria's Local Enterprise Partnership is preparing to chair a keynote session at a major energy conference Cumbria LEP's chief executive, Jo Lappin, will take on the role at the Energy and Clean Growth in the Northern Powerhouse Conference
OFFICERS in Cumbria have praised the success of a week of action against rural crime. Last week Cumbria Police held a week-long campaign, which was coordinated by the National Police Chiefs' Council. The week began on the evening of October 6
STAFF and students of Victoria Infant and Nursery School have raised over £2200 for Macmillan Cancer Research in a nationwide event. The Workington school raised £2275.61 on Friday September 27 for The World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Macmillan's
The UK’s chief nuclear inspector has highlighted the “considerable progress” being made to tackle hazards and risks at the Sellafield site in West Cumbria. In his first annual report on the nuclear sector’s safety and security performance, Mark
Seaton Rangers have missed out on a place in the National Conference League for next season. Indeed no new teams have been accepted this time after Distington and Ellenborough both failed in their applications last year because they did not meet
A BRAVE police officer raced after a banned motorist at speeds of up to 140mph. Magistrates in Barrow heard that Daanyaal Choudhury was spotted by PC Simon Smith racing down the M6 in a BMW last Monday. PC Smith, part of South Cumbria’s Mobile
Four West Cumbrian homes are set to go under the hammer with a nil reserve price tag. A three-bedroomed, semi-detached house at Cumberland Road in Hensingham, Whitehaven, and a pair of two-bedroomed, mid-terraced houses at Ennerdale Road in Cleator
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of his 64-year-old partner in Keswick. Patrick Webster, 62, is accused of murdering Katrina Fletcher who was found with serious head injuries at her home in St Kentigern Place on September 11.
CALLS are growing for the return of statues celebrating Workington’s unique sporting heritage after they were vandalised and removed seven years ago. The statues paying tribute to the Uppies & Downies’ Medieval Easter game were the last work of
