The prime minister is leading a press conference about the government’s new Covid-19 winter plan, which will divide England into tough three tiers of restrictions. Addressing the nation, Boris Johnson has stressed that the country is "not out of
Readers got in touch by Facebook to comment on a story about three walkers who dialled 999 after getting lost trying to hike up Helvellyn. Keswick, and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Teams were called out to help. A spokesman said: “The party of three
A west Cumbrian town's library has confirmed the date it is set to reopen. Cockermouth Town Council has announced that the town's tourist information centre, as well as its library, will be open again from Friday December 4, at 10am. A number
Lookers, a nationwide car dealership with branches in Carlisle has launched a search to recruit 180 apprentices. It’s the company’s largest ever intake of recruits in an initiative which has involved the creation of 700 posts over the past three
In this week's Pets Rehoming column, we hear about two adorable pets who have since found forever homes courtesy of the great people of Oak Tree Animals’ Charity. MILO Happy Milo has been in his new home for just under a month after spending
This week we’ve been flicking through our archives at photos of Newton Rigg College which is based near Penrith. The college’s future hangs in the balance as current owners Askham Bryan College confirmed in May that it would no longer be delivering
Youngsters at one Maryport school had a wheely good time this week – trying out a new sport. Wheelchair basketball sessions were delivered for the whole of Ewanrigg Junior School by World Champion Nat Pattinson from NP Inclusive Sport this week.
More than 800 miles of paths could be lost in Cumbria unless they are registered in time by local authorities, a charity has warned. Volunteers from Ramblers have searched maps covering England and Wales and found over 49,000 miles of unrecorded
Motorists are being warned to expect delays after a two vehicle collision in West Cumbria. The A596 is partially blocked between Flimby and Siddick due to the two vehicle crash. Traffic is said to be queueing on the approach.
Witnesses are being sought following a burglary at a West Cumbrian shop. The McColl’s shop on Main Street, Distington, was burgled between 9.30pm and 10.15pm last Thursday. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious
Boris Johnson has announced his 'Covid winter plan' to the House of Commons. This has included an update on how families can see their loved ones and a return to tiered, local coronavirus restrictions. Speaking to the House of Commons, he said
A PRISONER has died at HMP Haverigg. The Ministry of Justice confirmed an 85-year-old man died at the open prison. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has been informed, a spokesman said. The man died on November 17.
DOC Martin star Martin Clunes has showed his support for a Cumbrian-based charity to help it build a school in Africa. The 58-year-old, also famous for playing the role of Gary Strang in Men Behaving Badly, heard about the work of Siiboo through
Work is progressing on a pioneering research project that could see waste plastic used to help build Cumbria's roads of the future. Cumbria County Council is continuing to make progress on a research project it has undertaken, in partnership with
A STAGGERING amount has been paid for a painting of Maryport after it was put up for auction. The famous painting The Old Quay, Maryport, by LS Lowry was given an estimate of between £40,000 and £60,000 and it smashed the high-end estimate, selling
A WORKINGTON-BASED author has published her third children’s book this year. Helen Haraldsen’s latest book, The Dalmatian that Lost its Spots, is based on her dogs: Lucy the Dalmatian and Petra the German shorthaired pointer. It was completed during
A coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK can prevent up to 90 per cent of people from getting Covid-19, according to new data. AstraZeneca and Oxford University announced that their jab is effective in preventing many people getting ill and has
Cumbria police intimately searched four suspects who were found to be carrying no illegal goods over the last 11 years, new figures reveal. Intimate searches are made of someone’s bodily orifices when police suspect they are hiding drugs or offensive
A CORONER has ruled that a cocktail of six drugs was the cause of death of a 30-year-old Workington man. Liam Hargreaves was found dead at the address of friend David Grettain on March 31 after overdosing on six different substances. The inquest
Tickets are now available for the Allerdale and Lakeland weekly lottery. The lottery, organised by Allerdale Council, helps community groups in the local area. The council is urging groups to sign up to benefit from the lottery. Groups that
A Cumbrian photographer is to feature in a book covering all things the Lake District. After living in Cockermouth until 2010, photographer Rob Knowles moved to the Midlands for his career but was made redundant in July. Refusing to let the situation
TWO more families are mourning loved ones who died after contracting of Covid-19. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust recorded the latest deaths in the 24-hour period up to 4pm on Friday. The figures, from NHS England, show that
A road closure is expected this week, with road users told to expect delays while works are carried out. The closure and diversion route are set to be in place on Fitz Road, Cockermouth, from November 25, lasting until November 27. It has been
A 28-year-old motorist has been banned for more than a year after he admitted drink-driving. Having previously denied the offence, Matthew Brough admitted the charge before Workington's magistrates' court on Wednesday. The offence involved
FIVE museums have banded together to encourage people to celebrate Cumbria's heritage and pay them a visit when they can re-open their doors. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Maryport Maritime Museum, Senhouse
