Kind-hearted staff at a Spar store have taken it upon themselves to rescue three baby pigeons that had become trapped in their new garage forecourt canopy. After the severe storms in February, the canopy undersheet at Spar's Maryport store was damaged
RECYCLING centres have reopened but the public are asked to expect delays. Cumbria County Council’s 14 household waste and recycling centres are all currently open, following their temporary closure during the early stages of the coronavirus lockdown
A Workington woman has been spared jail after she admitted harassing a neighbour. Katrina Jane Brenda Swaine, 30, of South William Street, admitted harassing another woman by swearing, causing noise nuisance and distress to her between July and
A calendar has been created for Workington Rotary in memory of "Mr Workington" Rotary member John Head. Richard Ashcroft, Washington Square Town Centre manager and Rotary member, began taking photographs on his daily walks with his dog Roby.
TIME is ticking to take part in a photographic competition for a chance to win shopping vouchers as well as seeing the work featured in an exhibition. Those who send the best picture of any high street in Allerdale and Copeland could win up to £200
OVER the past few years vegetarianism and especially veganism have been in the public eye and have been growing in popularity. And in Cumbria, there are a number of great places which serve up a variety of delicious vegan dishes. This week
Smoke alarms save lives, and everyone across the county is being urged to be alarm alert. Cumbria County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are highlighting just how vital alarms are, as part of Home Safety
SUGGESTIONS that students may be asked to remain on campus over Christmas have been addressed. This week a number of national newspapers ran headlines claiming that the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) warned that students
Maryport’s sea cadets were not only one of the first in the country back in the water but did not let the pandemic slow them down. Last month TS Caesar, the Maryport Sea Cadet unit, was one of only five to reopen and return to the water. This
THE RAINBOW flag was raised in Workington to show support to the LGBTQ+ community. The mayor of Workington Janet King raised the flag with local poet John Hastings at the Town Hall to celebrate Cumbria Pride. The event was due to take place on
HARD-HIT business can benefit from fresh funding secured by Allerdale Borough Council. Funding of £750,000 is available for projects in Workington from The UK Government, on behalf of Allerdale Borough Council. Funding is aimed at helping the
A REMINDER has been issued to the public about wearing face coverings on public transport. The UK Government is reminding the public that face coverings must be worn on all forms of transport to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Unless an exemption
A COCKERMOUTH group has produced a unique booklet illustrating how the town coped during the covid lockdown. The Rotary Club wanted to create a social history of these unprecedented times. "Five of us put a booklet together, covering the lockdown
Seaton has been described as the ‘forgotten village’ by a councillor after a raft of complaints over roads, lighting and other services. At a Seaton parish council meeting, councillor Rodney Vaughan said he believes the village is missing out on
Fears have been raised that new restrictions on opening times could sound the death knell for some West Cumbrian pubs, just days after a boom in business was reported on the county's coast. New measures announced to slow the spread of COVID-19
The owner of Eclipse Bowling in Workington has spoken out about the importance of adapting to the situation and overcoming obstacles to survive during the coronavirus pandemic. The business did just that when first reopening in August after lockdown
A MOTIVATED fundraiser has taken on a challenge to cycle over 1,000 miles indoors to support a cause close to his heart. James Kirkbride, 36 of Harrington Road, Workington is cycling 1,086 miles within one week on his exercise bike, raising funds
Developers behind plans to turn a Grade II listed building into flats have told planners they were wrong to deny permission to demolish a wall. Adrian Murray, of Murray Property Developments, applied to Allerdale council to turn The Wordsworth Hotel
The organisation dedicated to representing the county's vital tourist industry has welcomed the chancellor's new package of financial support to protect jobs amid rising Covid-19 cases. Cumbria Tourism is "pleased" that the chancellor, Rishi Sunak
Keswick Golf Club's ladies section is defying the challenges of coronavirus to enjoy a great season. Lady vice-captain Jill Kelso has been the star so far winning seven out of the last 10 competitions and in the process dropping her handicap.
FIVE students have been excluded and “serious consequences” will be considered for another after an "horrific" assault on a schoolgirl was filmed. Police confirmed they were called on Monday at 3.05pm following an incident at Vulcan Park in Workington
Emergency services were called out after a woman was in the water at a Cumbrian marina. Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team were joined by Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team in rescuing the casualty who was holding onto a boat at Workington Marina off
What do the stars hold for you this Friday? Astrologer Russell Grant reveals all... Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Be polite at all times. Someone you’re introduced to can help you further a personal aim if you make the right impression now. Group activities
A WEST Cumbrian engineering company has received high praise by a local MP for its proactive strategy when dealing with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. McMenon Engineering Services’ was applauded by Mark Jenkinson, Conservative MP for Workington
The latest figures show that Covid-19 cases are continuing to rise across the county - though Barrow remains the major focus of concern for authorities. There were 105 confirmed new cases of Covid-19 recorded across the county in the week ending
A COCKERMOUTH artist is delighted to have been selected for a prestigious national exhibition – and have some of her paintings of key workers included in two books. Two of Joan Prickett’s pictures are in ‘Through the Locking Glass – Lockdown creations
Lewis Brown will be wearing the blue and white colours of his hometown club Workington Town next season after signing on the dotted line. The former Whitehaven and Salford forward has agreed a deal to bring him to Derwent Park for the 2021 League
BUSINESS leaders in Cumbria have welcomed the Government's new plan to protect jobs, although acknowledging the challenges ahead. The Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined the Government's Jobs Support Scheme during a speech in the House of Commons
POLICE have appealed for information after a spate of suspicious activity linked to poaching and rural crime. Eden Police put out the call in efforts to "build up a bigger picture" of the activity across the county. A spokesman for Cumbria Constabulary
A former director of public health in Cumbria has written a book about the UK Government’s handling of the pandemic – and claimed that up to 30,000 deaths could have been avoided. Professor John Ashton’s book – entitled Blinded by Corona – is an
A CCTV camera will be installed in Cockermouth town centre - after years of calls for action. The town council agreed, at a recent online meeting, to continue with plans for a security camera, which had been put on hold due to covid. It received
Auction House Cumbria, a leading UK auction company, is providing a platform enabling buyers and sellers to continue to successfully buy and sell with the security of an immediate exchange of contracts. The company has had FOUR live streamed online
