One of Cumbria’s last remaining Normandy veterans has ‘ended his final battle’. Albert Madine, from Whitehaven, died on Friday, at the age of 94. Mr Madine’s son, Darren, said he remembers his father as being truly fearless. “When you are
A TWENTY-one-year-old west Cumbrian man has appeared before a Carlisle court to face an allegation of raping a woman. Robert Scott Bell, of Main Street, Cockermouth, is alleged to have committed the offence on Christmas Eve, 2018. He appeared before
Top-tier Window Outlet Cockermouth and District Snooker League leaders Workington Conservative Club were held this week as Workington Golf Club came from 3-1 behind to record a 3-3 away draw. The first frame produced the round’s most impressive
Speedster Dan Bewley played a starring role for Great Britain as the national team defeated Australia 2-0 in a Test series Down Under which looks set to become an annual fixture. Bewley, who is from Maryport and previously raced for Workington Comets
NEWSPAPER adverts, old and new, have always fascinated me! They can be serious, biographical, humorous or possibly tragic. Being by nature an inquisitive soul, I often wonder what lies behind some of these ads – who put them in and why? But the
THREE new apprentices at Marl International are enjoying interacting with businesses from all over the world. Olivia Mawson, 17, Kristian Perry, 18, and Harry Stainton, 29, all started their apprenticeships at Marl in September. Already, all
Workington-based testing specialist joins network of more than 300 partners aiming to boost economic growth in the region. Responsive Ltd, parent company for the Workington-based non-destructive testing specialist, has joined the Northern Powerhouse
One wonder woman is dominating each and every town with her high-energy fitness classes. After her successful Whitehaven launch earlier this month, Rockfit and fitness instructor Keri Taylor is fulfilling her promise of setting up classes in other
The proposed £250 million sale of a major player in the clean-up of the Sellafield site in West Cumbria is “on track” despite an on-going probe by the competition watchdog. In a trading update, engineering giant Wood Group said the disposal of its
CREMATIONS in Cumbria have caused in a year the equivalent pollution of a car driven for more than 7.5million miles - a new investigation has revealed. The majority of coffins used in cremations are made from chipboard or MDF, which produce nitric
Unemployment in Cumbria has risen for the sixth consecutive month. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 6,690 people claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or received support through Universal Credit to seek work in December
Workington Reds manager Danny Grainger will have one eye on Ramsbottom United’s trip to Dunston tonight as the NPL North West Division’s second-placed side could knock his team off the top spot with a win ahead of the clubs meeting in a top-of-the-table
A WORKINGTON man answered a knock on his back door late at night and was confronted by a hooded attacker brandishing an axe and a knife, a jury heard. In the ensuing struggle, Carlisle Crown Court was told, householder Lee Iceton was stabbed in
THE county’s CCTV network is to be extended, Cumbria’s police and crime commissioner has announced. The move follows feedback from councils, residents and police officers in recent months. It comes after 56 surveillance cameras were installed
Network Rail is being investigated over its poor performance on routes used by train operators Northern and TransPennine Express. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it has put the Government-owned company "on a warning" in relation to its work
ALDI employees have received a huge boost to start the new year after finding out their latest pay rise will mean they're employed by the UK's highest-paying supermarket. The chain has announced plans to increase its pay for staff in stores by
Aldi has announced plans to increase its pay for staff in stores by just over 3%, making it one of the best-paying supermarkets in the UK. The discounter said minimum hourly rates will rise from £9.10 an hour to £9.40, with workers inside the M25
Workington Town fan Helen McDowell proved all the doubters wrong as she managed to stay tight lipped for 80 minutes as her side clashed with rivals Whitehaven. And, in doing so, she has raised more than £1,600 for charity, in memory of former Arlecdon
Braving the bitter weather, members of mountain rescue teams from across Cumbria travelled to Cairngorm for joint winter training. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team joined Patterdale and Cockermouth teams in Scotland for a few days of specialised training
