The government has drawn up a list of 20 councils facing the worst coronavirus outbreaks in England, with Carlisle among the list, according to a classified document leaked to the Observer and the Guardian. As evidence mounts that the relaxation
A COCKERMOUTH brewery is delighted to be back in action and plans to have its much-loved pints back in pubs later this month. Jenning’s first brew went in yesterday following nearly four months of lockdown. Head brewer Jeremy Pettman said: “It
Customers have flooded back to get their much-needed haircuts after months in lockdown. Nervously, hairdressing salons have spent weeks preparing for changes to how they work in an attempt to welcome their clients back safely. It has meant longer
It’s that time of the week again where we say a big hello to the newest members of the West Cumbrian community! The parents of these tiny tots have shared their joy with us as they welcome the new arrivals into their families. We’d love to help
Back for a second series of action-packed Condor, Max Irons tells Georgia Humphreys about stunts and his scary preparation for the role. Max Irons got to tick something quite exciting off his career checklist while filming Condor. For a stunt
Little Voice is a coming-of-age drama about a talented performer struggling to fulfill her dreams. Georgia Humphreys hears more from the lead stars. Obsessed with music? Then you're going to want to tune in to the latest offering from AppleTV+.
A CUMBRIAN hospice is staging a series of online concerts to boost funds. As part of The Summer Serenade Series, Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland is staging the concert will be premiered on Saturday at 8pm. It will feature Linda Bainbridge
The Government's "Eat out to Help Out" scheme may struggle to entice diners after a survey revealed more than half of adults feel uncomfortable about eating indoors at a restaurant. A fifth of adults surveyed by the Office for National Statistics
HIGHWAYS England are currently experiencing a technical issues that is affecting on-road signs and signal. The problems is affecting the North West region and the ability to set, amend or remove on-road electronic signs and signals within the region
Cumbria's Norman Nicholson Society is running a competition to find the best lockdown poems. It is inspired by the poets own 'locked down' experience, when he was confined while he recovered from tuberculosis. The society would like to hear from
A Maryport man who carried out a religiously aggravated assault on a police officer has been tagged. Mark James Orchard, 29, of Elizabeth Street, appeared before magistrates at the Workington court on Tuesday. Orchard admitted assaulting PC Carty
Our guide to all the soap action, week beginning Saturday, July 11 Coronation Street (ITV) Geoff is up to his old tricks again, proving that, once again, he's an arch-manipulator. This time he takes a surprising new approach to his predicament
Our choice of programmes to watch week beginning Saturday, July 11. ON DEMAND Unraveling Athena (Amazon Prime Video, from Monday) Director Francis Amat spent four years working on this project which explores the lives and experiences of
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Carlisle, the city has been warned, which “may be related” to a coronavirus outbreak at the Cumberland Infirmary. New data shows a “small but concerning” rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the Carlisle area
A former school finance manager has been ordered to pay compensation of nearly £76,000 after she stole almost £190,000 from the school she worked at. Ghislain Sharron Smithson, 52, who pleaded guilty to theft at a previous hearing, stole the money
Beauticians across the county are concerned for business as the government announces they can reopen – minus key treatments. Following the announcement that businesses in the beauty industry can reopen from Monday (July 13), many are excited to
A teenager who will miss out on the trip-of-a-lifetime has donated the money she raised for it to the NHS. Zoe Carter, 16, of Moorclose in Workington, had raised £700 to go to Tanzania with two other pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic High School.
A MAN who built a sixteen foot boat in his house was forced to remove his patio door to get it out. Steve Goodchild, 73, spent thirteen hours a day for the three months working to complete his wooden craft named Barnacle. But during construction
Permission has been granted to construct a new village pub play area. The play area will be constructed at The Bush Inn, at Kirkbride, after the granting of planning permission by Allerdale Council. The plans were well supported across the local
Obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today with one in three children currently overweight or obese in the UK. If your child is very overweight, there’s lots you can do to help them become a healthy weight as they
Face coverings could be made mandatory in shops in England, Boris Johnson has hinted, as he urged Britons to go back to work if they can. The Prime Minister said he wanted to be "stricter" on insisting people wear mouth and nose coverings in confined
A new group has been created to investigate the things that go bump in the night across the entire border area with a healthy dose of scepticism and an eye for the real deal. The group, Border Paranormal Investigation, is investigating the haunted
Captain Tom, the NHS and even Zoom calls were all featured in a topical village scarecrow competition. Carol Tindall, the chairman of the Flimby Carnival Committee,which organises the annual competition, said the turnout this year was “fantastic
EXCITEMENT and apprehension is felt amongst volunteers and owners of pools and leisure centres as the government announced re-opening plans. From July 25, leisure centres and indoor swimming pools are allowed to re-open as long as there is adequate
Customers have flooded back to get their much-needed haircuts after months in lockdown. Nervously, hairdressing salons have spent weeks preparing for changes to how they work in an attempt to welcome their clients back safely. It has meant longer
Shoppers in Whitehaven and Egremont are in for a boost this weekend as the council is offering free car parking. They hope that it will boost the high street's recovery. In addition to the car parks that are usually free, Copeland Borough Council
THE cheapest house for sale in Cumbria has been listed with a guide price of only £1,000. The house is due to go under the hammer at an auction later in the month. The two-bedroom terraced house is situated on Duke Street in Cleator Moor.
Nominations continue to roll in for our Person of the Week, the Times & Star feature which each week shines a spotlight on someone who has achieved something special. That might be a milestone in their career, selfless service to the community,
Residents in Seaton turned out to show their support to the NHS by marking its 72nd birthday. The parish council decorated the village and encouraged people to gather in a socially-distant way by the shops to clap for all health workers. Ken
A Cockermouth man has appeared in court after drugs were found in his possession. Joshua Andrew Thwaites, 29, of Crown Street, appeared at the magistrates court in Workington on Tuesday. He admitted being in possession of diamorphine, a class
What do the stars hold for you this Saturday? Astrologer Russell Grant reveals all... Aries (Mar21/Apr20): Re-arrange your schedule to fit in some time to talk to a friend who has exciting news they want to share with you. They want you to be the
