A chip pan fire has sparked a warning from fire crews, urging people to ditch the 'dangerous' appliance. A team from Workington Fire Station were called to a Workington home this afternoon after a chip pan caught fire. The crew was called at
Court date for man accused of child sex offences A Cleator Moor man who is accused of multiple sex offences against a child under the age of 13 is due to appear in court. Dale Anthony Hughes-Tyson, 26, of Calder Crescent, appeared at the magistrates
A MODERN-DAY 'Bonnie and Clyde' left a restaurant owner fuming after they racked up an £100 bill for booze and food - and then fled without paying. CCTV cameras caught the young couple as they fled My Big Fat Greek Taverna eatery. They indulged
Work to repair a bridge damaged almost two years ago in west Cumbria is finally set to get underway. The county council has confirmed that works to repair the masonry parapet on Heathfield Railway bridge, near Aspatria, will start in November.
TALENTED Cumbrians have been snapping away in their droves for a photographic competition. The initiative launched by The Cumberland is aimed at showcasing what makes life brighter. Alex Brocket, marketing executive at The Cumberland, said: “
Volunteers at Christ Church, Great Broughton, are appealing for people to get in touch in order to gather comprehensive details on unmarked graves in their grounds. The information is required for a new database that they are compiling. Church
OUR TRADER of the Week, Tracy Boughey of Mr Wilson’s Tea Rooms is bringing back memories for older customers with her 1940s cafe. Mr Wilson’s Tea Rooms shares a space with Sphera Antiques on King Street, which is co-owned by Tracy’s brother Shane
In March Lancaster Litfest was forced to cancel its 2020 festival due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with the help of an Arts Council England support grant the festival was able to commission three digital projects during the summer. The first
The headteacher of a West Cumbrian secondary school has spoken about the measures that have been implemented to stay safe, including wearing face coverings inside the school building. Dr Rob Petrie, from Cockermouth School, said procedures had been
Local government reform has become very topical. Without doubt there is a growing consensus that the current system does not work for the county. However, the solution – and how we go about making local government work for everybody – is a hot topic
As flu season is upon us, Dr Amanda Boardman, from NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group, explains why it is important to get the jab to keep you and your community safe. She said: “The flu vaccination is a vital part of keeping our communities
TWO games into the new league season and Workington are still looking for their first win. That seemed improbable when the opening fixtures pitted Reds against the two sides who were lying in the bottom two positions when the season was declared
Could one of Workington's cheapest homes be your next doer-upper project? The three-bedroom home, on Senhouse Street, is currently listed on Zoopla at just £39,950, with plenty to offer anyone who fancies a renovation job. With a large kitchen
Cumbria Trading Standards is making people aware of a scam text message alert that is circulating. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has uncovered evidence of a series of bogus texts inviting recipients to perform jury service or
Five Windermere Lake Cruises Masters are set to begin their training to skipper the ‘MV Swift’. The steamer is the biggest new vessel to be launched onto Lake Windermere in 80 years. With 32 years’ experience of working for Windermere Lake Cruises
Great Broughton's Village Store, on Main Street, has announced new opening hours. The store will now be open from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 4pm. It will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The shop now also accept payment from credit
I SHAN’T offer any excuses for councillor Alan Smith’s unmuted comment as reported in the Times & Star online but I do wonder about the mock indignation of some fellow councillors who are, apparently, disgusted. The phrase was at worst discourteous
A CUMBRIAN medic who has seen first-hand the devastating cost of the pandemic is urging people to follow the new rules to help stem the tide of a second wave. Dr Jon Sturman, clinical director of intensive care at the trust which the Cumberland
Residents have been left mystified after a piece of artwork popped up – at the side of a bus shelter. The Lowther Arms Community Project (LACP) recently received a surprise boost to its campaign to save the local pub when an artist left their mark
THIS footage shows a little beach boy wowing crowds with his ability to surf standing up - at the age of just four. Young prodigy Nate Clark took up the hobby a year ago following in the wake of his dad Lee. But Nate has proved such a natural
What do the stars hold for you this Sunday? Astrologer Russell Grant reveals all... Aries (Mar21/Apr20) You’re regretting a recent disagreement. You miss someone you’ve been seeing regularly and you wish you hadn’t said something that has clearly
Youngsters showed off their showjumping skills at a rare event this year due to the impact of coronavirus. With most Pony Club area events cancelled this year due to Covid-19, members of the Cumberland Foxhounds Pony Club were delighted to be out
STAFF of a technical college in west Cumbria have been notified that they are on the shortlist for yet more awards. Energy Coast UTC in Lillyhall, Workington is nominated for prestigious Pearson Awards, along with members of staff. And today
Morrisons has now introduced new measures to its online food box service that will help customers to get a delivery of groceries to their doorstep. With demand for online delivery slots increasing across the retail sector, Morrisons will be offering
We asked our readers to choose their favourite place for a celebration in North and West Cumbria. We asked you to name your favourite cafe, restaurant or pub to celebrate a special event and dozens of you shared your thoughts. Here are your top
Firefighters in Cumbria are being called to an increasing number of incidents that do not involve a fire, according to new figures. And the rise in non-fire related incidents could be due to crews battling “battle the sharp end of climate change
LIBRARIES in towns and villages across Cumbria are set to finally re-open next month. Cumbria County Council has announced that it will be re-opening twelve branch libraries on October 21 – although there will be some changes. Among the twelve
A FORMER Workington GP has been remembered in the House of Lords by the town's former MP. Dale Campbell-Savours was MP for the constituency between 1979 and 2001 and is now a peer. He recalled the efforts of Dr Bill Fakes, a Workington GP, during
Students at Workington’s Carnegie Theatre and Arts Centre have been celebrating after achieving their arts awards – despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing them to do part of it electronically. The Carnegie Music Centre had a number of successful
