RESIDENTS from a Workington street have endured months of drug-fuelled antisocial behaviour so bad that some have decided to move away away. A judge heard a detailed account of the daily torment endured by people living near to 40-year-old Michael
A Cockermouth man was ordered to pay compensation after he damaged a door. Jordan Lee Kelly, 29, of Mawsons Court, admitted the offence when he appeared at Workington’s magistrates court last week. The court heard that on March 11, at Sullart
Community groups throughout the county have received more than £300,000-worth of vital funding thanks to the Cumbria Community Foundation. The group was set up to support organisations and charities across Cumbria, and has offered lifelines to hundreds
Theatre is returning to a popular historic castle – today! Everyone is invited to the front lawns of Muncaster Castle, with fun and laughter returning to its grounds after months of lockdown. In-line with government guidance, the venue's first
A COCKERMOUTH woman who was launching a new business as lockdown hit had to completely change her plans – and has not looked back. Makaton tutor Lorna Hutton has been working hard ever since, training teachers online county wide. Lorna, a speech
A NOTICE of vacancy has been posted after a town council member stepped down. The vacancy has risen on Silloth-on-Solway Town Council, and a notice of vacancy completed. The notice has been completed after Carmel Bell stepped down. The notice
Residents in Cumbria are being urged not to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as pubs prepare for their second weekend since the easing of lockdown. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said it was fantastic
A BLIND veteran who has already run a marathon during lockdown is now calling on others to join him in a boot-camp-style fundraising challenge. Darren Blanks, 33, from Egremont, completed two terms of duty in Iraq with the King’s Royal Hussars in
A FORMER school finance manger who was jailed for stealing almost £190,000 from Keswick school has been ordered to pay nearly £76,000 in compensation. Ghislain Sharron Smith, 52, spent the money on lavish holidays as she raided the schools reserves
A Cumbrian-based accountancy firm has welcomed Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s spending plans to protect and create jobs but is warning of further changes in the Autumn Budget. The Chancellors ‘mini-budget’ costing £30bn on Wednesday was
A one-day music festival to boost businesses and morale is being planned for Whitehaven. The Copeland Music Festival will take place at the Copeland Stadium next year and organisers say they are hoping to attract both headliner and talented local
Sellafield’s legal team said it will be seeking to recoup its costs from a former worker who claims she was sacked to silence bullying concerns. At a Manchester Employement Tribunal hearing held remotely on Tuesday, the company’s solicitor Deshpal
Sport is making a slow return in some circles – albeit with many restrictions – after the lifting of some of the coronavirus lockdown. The pandemic has hit sport hard in all circles, even the professional sports that have returned like football
WITH lockdown slowly but surely coming to an end, readers are thinking of the best ways to shed some pounds. This week we’ve asked people to recommend the best gyms or fitness classes in the Workington area, to help them get back in shape. At
BUS companies have issued clarification, after issues were raised surrounding whether drivers were legally required to wear a mask -as passengers are. With today being the first day customers are required to wear a mask in shops in Scotland, the
A west Cumbrian man was fined after he admitted possessing drugs. Joseph Langcake, 26, of Donald Road, Seaton, was handed a £40 fine by magistrates sitting at the Workington court on Friday. The court heard that on December 4, Langcake had in
Workington's MP is due to speak to the defence Minister about ways to secure employment for veterans in the area. Mark Jenkinson asked Johnny Mercer, who is responsible for armed forces, veterans and civilian people policy, what support was provided
Residents in Workington are relieved after Allerdale council stepped in to make a town centre building safe. The authority used its dangerous structure powers to intervene on the state of the roof at the old Opera House on Ladies Walk. Kath Goodwin
A SEX offender prosecuted for flouting a court order designed to prevent him accessing the internet had been told he will face “longer and longer” jail terms if he carries on offending in same way. Jonathan Lewis Fell, 22, was originally sentenced
Workington Reds boss Danny Grainger said his side are ready to repeat their table-topping effort next season. With no plan yet in place for a date to return to league action for the 2020/21 campaign, the club is left up in the air - but Grainger
A major fashion and furniture chain has slashed its prices throughout all of its Cumbrian stores. Laura Ashley branches in Carlisle, Kendal and Workington have seen huge discounts added to all of its products. Everything is discounted by at least
A WORKINGTON business says it will survive the coronavirus pandemic in the same way it survived the worldwide financial crash in 2008. Offering health and safety training across the country, Woodward SHE is headed up by Tom and Christine Duggan
A motorist who was caught more than twice over the drink-drive limit has been banned from the roads. Michael Dodd, 61, of Derwent Row in Broughton Cross, Cockermouth, admitted drink-driving when he appeared before magistrates in Workington last
A road leading to a popular lake is closed for roadworks today. Fangs Brow, one of the key roads near Loweswater, will be closed today (July 10) for Openreach engineers to carry out works. The closure, with diversion route, is expected to be
A THEATRE has been thrown a lifeline, thanks to a much-needed grant. Keswick's Theatre by the Lake has been awarded £180,000 from Arts Council England's Emergency Response Fund. A spokesman said: "It will provide essential support to the charity
A woman who used threatening behaviour towards another woman on a train has been tagged for four weeks. Rachel Walker, 37, of Ruby Road in Salterbeck, Workington, admitted the offence when she appeared at the magistrates court in Workington last
Another exotic animal has become the latest addition at Our Cozy Creature rescue. Bellatrix the polecat arrived at the Cumbrian rescue centre after breeders found they had too many and couldn’t manage. For Liam Tanner, 22, caring for these animals
A MARYPORT couple have beaten the lockdown blues with a song in their hearts. And not just in their hearts because Roger and Susan Routledge have been singing out loud as part of an international choir of thousands led by none other than music maestro
A Workington man was jailed after he failed to turn up for appointments with the probation service. Robert John Hadfield, 29, of Sycamore Road in Moorclose, admitted breaching supervision requirements imposed following his release from prison.
What do the stars hold for you this Friday? Astrologer Russell Grant reveals all... Aries (Mar21/Apr20): You are looking to repeating projects that have been successful in the past. This could bring many people many special moments. You need to
The hound trailing season finally got under way on Saturday with a five-card meeting at Wardhall. First up was the senior race in which 23 took to the trail, which is classed as a fields and dykes trail. Coming on the finish two had broken clear
A NEW business in Copeland is bucking the trend and is preparing to open. DeMounters hardware store will be occupying 48 to 49 South Street at Egremont. Owner Maq Masi hopes to have it ready to begin trading on July 20. The store will sell
