A man has been arrested in connection with a firearms incident. Police launched a manhunt after a gun was used in a property in Bootle last night. A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "We can confirm that a 48-year-old man has been arrested this
THE Whitehaven News and Times & Star Camera Club is a group set up to allow photography enthusiasts to share the snaps they capture around West Cumbria. This selection of West Cumbrian views has been submitted over the last couple of weeks.
Workington Reds demolished a 10-man Prescot Cables side with four goals inside 15 minutes to stay on top of the league. There was no sign of this result at half time as the two sides were deadlocked at 0-0 and the visitors maybe just shading the
Police continue to appeal for help tracking down Brian Capstick after a false sighting. Just before 4pm a sighting of Capstick, at the West Cumberland Hospital, was reported. This was a false sighting and officers are continuing to ask for help
At half time there are no goals in the clash between Workington Reds and Prescot Cables, despite a flurry of chances in the final couple of minutes. Reds survived some early danger from their visitors as they made a swift start to the game and put
Workington Reds have made just one change to the team for the visit of Prescot Cables this afternoon. On-loan from Carlisle United, Taylor Charters comes into the midfield with Brad Hubbold being rested on the bench manager Danny Grainger. And
Police urge the public not to approach a man who is suspected to have been involved in a firearms incident. Officers are asking the public to call 999 if they have seen Brian Capstick, 48 or his vehicle. Just after 11pm last night police were
A HAWK has been hailed as an asset to Workington town centre by its manager. Bullet, a Harris hawk was drafted-in to Washington Square to help with its seagull and pigeon problem after the shopping centre received advice on reducing the pest population
RAIL users across Cumbria have been urged to check before they travel this weekend - as new train timetables come into effect. On Sunday, December 15, Northern will launch a new schedule for its services in the county. Chris Jackson, regional
Christmas can be a dangerous time if you let others in on your passion for something in life. I can recall a Christmas past when a passing reference to finding Wallace & Gromit funny led to a stocking-full of gifts based on Aardman’s classic series
FREEZING temperatures have brought a flurry of snowfall to the county. Motorists reported snow on the higher part of the Pennines and across the A66 at Stainmore this morning. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice and is
Riding around on a decorated scooter and making paper lanterns is nothing new for Sam Wilkinson. In fact, it is all part of the job for Sam, who is a project support worker for the Ewanrigg Local Trust. In some ways the job would equate to
Keswick shop owner Tony Rathbone has died this morning. The sad news of his passing was shared through the Rathbones of Keswick social media. The post read: "Sadly, Tony Rathbone died this morning. "A pioneering hang glider, pilot, cyclist
I’m feeling slightly overwhelmed by the courses on offer at the so-called home of golf. Each has its own challenges, and all look pretty tasty. But do I have the stomach to try something new in my first visit to St Andrews on Scotland’s east coast?
Workington assistant boss Steve Rudd hopes Reds’ trend of sharing the goals around will continue today when they welcome Prescot Cables to Borough Park (3pm kick-off). While some sides are happy to rely on a talisman up front to fire them to wins
Built in the Edwardian era and with delightful Arts and Crafts detailing, Arden Lea is an impressive period residence in the Georgian gem town of Cockermouth. It has original plaster cornice and coving and carpentry throughout with fitted window
Bobbing cheerfully on rivers and streams, the humble plastic duck has provided hours of fun for generations of Cumbrian children. The mass-produced aquatic birds have also helped raise thousands of pounds for good causes through charity races, one
