Trader of the Week is the long established Pedro’s chippy in Workington that’s kept residents well fed during lockdown. The family business has been at the heart of the community for 25 years and is a firm favourite in the town for pizza, kebabs
A PARISH council has alerted the public to the information that some public toilets in the village will remain closed. Allonby Parish Council announced the news that the toilets near Twentymans and Jack Surf Bars are under the ownership and responsibility
BRITAIN'S poshest takeaway is delivering Scottish lobster and crab with Champagne - with some customers spending £500 on a meal. Chef Dean Banks, 32, was forced to close his restaurant, Haar, in St Andrews, Fife, due to the lockdown. But the
Predicting the future is not easy at the best of times, and is even more difficult in the situation we now find ourselves in. Over three months into the coronavirus crisis however, I believe some of what the future may hold for us is beginning
Copeland Council say that recycling rates have hit record-breaking levels in Copeland over the past four months. The council's crews collected 102 tonnes of material from residents’ kerbsides during the first week in June, almost doubling the 62.5
A Workington man was banned for 12 months after he admitted drug-driving. Neil Ramsden, 35, of Barnsdale Road, drove a BMW on Mossbay Road when he had 800mcg of Benzoylecgonine per litre of blood in his system. The incident happened on December
A motorist was banned for three years after he admitted drug-driving. Mark Lee Fowler, 39, of Hunday Court, Workington, pleaded guilty to driving a blue Ford Focus on Park Lane with cocaine in his system. The incident happened on October 5.
THE Camera Club is a group set up to allow photography enthusiasts to share the snaps they capture of Cumbria. This selection of Cumbrian views has been submitted over the last couple of weeks. If you would like to have your pictures considered
Face coverings should not be made mandatory in shops, a senior Cabinet minister has said, but they should be worn out of courtesy and consideration for others. Michael Gove said that while the policy on the mouth and nose coverings in public places
Hadrian’s Wall cyclists may soon find a haven in West Cumbria. Businessman Bill James is looking to build a cycle barn - a place where cyclists can enjoy cheap and safe accommodation for them and their bikes. Mr James, who runs the Bank Mill
A POPULAR festival that was due to take place during the August bank holiday weekend has been forced to cancel, but organisers have promised it will be back next year. Solfest was due to be held at a different site to what festival-goers are used
A decision on plans for a £165million deep coal mine to be created in West Cumbria may have to be taken at a physical meeting due to the number of requests to speak. West Cumbria Mining's application to extract coking coal off the coast of St Bees
Worried students and teachers have all had to overcome their Covid-19 fears and make the big step to return to the classroom. After months of isolation and huge restrictions, some year groups have been able to attend school – but there have been
This week marks the first anniversary of Allerdale Executive’s decision to crush the plan for a first class new Sports Stadium Complex in Workington and the opportunity to host the Rugby League World Cup, which would have brought £5m into Allerdale
CAPTAIN Birdseye is being replaced by a woman for the first time in its 50 year history. The food brand character first appeared on packaging in 1967 and has been played by a series of men. But now Charlotte Carter-Dunn, 24, has beaten hundreds
Face coverings should not be made mandatory in shops, a senior Cabinet minister has said, but they should be worn out of courtesy and consideration for others. Michael Gove said that while the policy on mouth and nose coverings in public places
Investigations are taking place into the circumstances surrounding a vehicle fire in a Solway town. The fire is said to have occurred sometime between 12am and 1am on Saturday, July 11. Police were called to reports that a vehicle was on fire
Puppy love can last and the story of Alice and Brian Oglanby more than proves it. Alice started going out with her brother’s friend, 18-year-old Brian, when she was just 15 and they married three years later. Their love has endured and, four
A FESTIVAL to mark the centenary of miner, artist and rock climber Bill Peascod will now be held on his 101st birthday. The Settlement on Castle Hill in Maryport had planned a large festival, involving local schools. Guest speakers were Emma,
Having just announced the winners of the FA and McDonalds Grassroots Football Awards, Cumberland FA is now on the look out for more nominations for a #CFALockdownHero. They want to find the clubs, coaches, volunteers, committee members or players
What do the stars hold for you this Sunday? Astrologer Russell Grant reveals all... Aries (Mar21/Apr20): You’re thinking about future holidays because you want and need to have something to look forward to. Before booking you need to find out more
A centre for disadvantaged women in West Cumbria has secured thousands of pounds of funding to buy IT equipment. Women Out West, based in Kells, will use the money to buy reconditioned iPads/tablets for women that have been rehomed or are fleeing
The Outward bound organisation is packing 1000 free days of adventure into August. They are running adventure day activities aimed at young people aged 11 to 17. The organisation says it is giving young people the opportunity to grab some outdoor
A mental health crisis could be about to hit Cumbria due to the coronavirus pandemic, a health expert has warned. Peter Rooney, chief operating officer for NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group, told a meeting of Cumbria County Council's
CUMBRIA’S Living Heritage is cautiously preparing for the return of visitors to attractions as the lockdown restrictions ease for tourist destinations. The group is putting precautions in place to museums, galleries, historic homes and castles,
THIS hilarious photograph shows four shaggy-haired goats appearing to queue up outside a closed barber shop in Wales. A brazen herd of wild mountain goats have been spotted trotting through the empty streets of Llandudno during the lockdown.
The owner of an animal rescue centre has been left devastated by a grant refusal that would have enabled her to give wounded and abandoned creatures the homes they deserve. Melanie James of Animel Haven is now pleading for someone to come forward
