Almost 60 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Cumbria today. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that across the county 59 more people have received a positive test result. This includes 14 in Carlisle
A new family business has adapted to the changes brought on by coronavirus and the owners have high hopes for the future beyond lockdown. Jeremy Pearson has been running The Bate Box in Distington since August 2019 with help from his wife Jessica
A Christmas market is offering a welcome festive boost to businesses in the midst of the pandemic. Holly Horsley and Hatti Burt, who both run Natural Cumbria – an online platform showcasing businesses which put the planet at the heart of their operation
Having been elected for almost a year now I have been fortunate to meet with a number of businesses, education providers and organisations in construction, manufacturing and low- carbon industries. West Cumbria has been a driving force in low-carbon
THE RATE of Covid-19 infection is levelling off in the UK, according to new figures. Latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that infection rates are levelling off across the UK. The R-rate for the whole of the UK is falling
This week we are taking a look back to 1987 when Margaret Thatcher won her third General Election and Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up was on record players across the country. Ikea opened its first UK store in this year, while the must-have
A KNIFE-WIELDING thug who threatened a couple in Cleator Moor and a Carlisle man who spat at a shop worker and claimed he had Covid-19 have been jailed. Here are a handful of the cases dealt with in Cumbria's courts this week. A knife-wielding
A 16-MONTH driving ban has been imposed on a 27-year-old motorist from Aspatria for careless driving and drink-driving. Daniel Alexander Dean, of Lawson Street, Aspatria, admitted the offence. Magistrates sitting at Carlisle’s Rickergate court heard
A school in Workington is one of just 23 in the UK to receive an award for their digital work. Victoria Infant and Nursery School has received an eTwinning School Label for their communication and projects with other member schools across the world
From the early 1700s coal mining was an important industry in development of the town and to the people of Workington, and so the proposed town centre redevelopment should include a memorial to educate and pay tribute to all the generations of families
MORE lives have been saved due to the new opt out organ donation system. Yesterday marked six months since Max and Keira's Law came into effect in England, meaning everyone is considered as willing to donate - unless they opt out, are in an excluded
Copeland has been selected to trial e-scooters as part of the Government’s Future of Transport regulatory review. Copeland MP Trudy Harrison met transport minister Rachel McClean to discuss the trial launch of e-scooters in the borough, following
THE Bishop of Carlisle has been “temporarily” removed as national chaplain to the Royal British Legion as church officials investigate why he wrote a reference for a paedophile priest. The Right Reverend James Newcome later withdrew the reference
Women are being encouraged to seek help and share their experience of menopause through a new venture being launched in Carlisle. Tish Fisher is drawing on her own experience, and subsequent training in holistic health care, specific to peri to
The M6 near Carlisle was closed in both directions following concerns for a pedestrian. Cumbria Police closed the motorway's northbound and southbound carriageways between junction 42 and junction 43 at about 3.40pm yesterday. "The incident was
A handful of caring groups have received a cash boost from one thoughtful team, allowing so many Christmas wishes to come true. Already having strong links to the West Cumbrian community, The Decommissioning Alliance (TDA) is proud to help various
A Cumbria-based group has lent its support to an open letter to the producers of a major ITV programme, expressing dismay over an upcoming storyline. Diff-Ability, a Cumbrian community interest company supporting those with disabilities and learning
An author from Greystoke, near Penrith, has released a book on one of the most outrageous and least known missions of the Second World War. Mel Kavanagh, has written the book ‘Hitler’s Spies: Lena and the prelude to Operation Sealion.' The book
NEW business forums could be set up in Workington, Wigton and along the northern part of the Solway Coast - if there is sufficient interest. Allerdale Borough Council has helped to establish a business forum for Maryport and is now considering helping
UNIVERSITY students are using the lessons learnt during Cumbria’s response to flooding to support businesses recover from Covid-19. Cumbria was hit hard by flooding in 2009 and in 2015, leaving many businesses and organisations struggling to survive
Lockdown has not stopped an inspirational exhibition as images go on show in a pop-up display. Winning entries in the recent Brighter For You photography competition can be seen in a window display in Carlisle city centre. It is hoped other businesses
Looking back 25 years in the Cumberland News archives to see what was happening this week, we have highlighted these pictures. Silloth Primary School received £23,000 worth of brass musical instruments as part of a county wide push towards expanding
