Non-league club Stockport Town have announced former Carlisle United star Matt Jansen as their new manager - and said he could even make a playing comeback! The North West Counties League Division One South outfit have confirmed the ex-Premier
The local NHS Trust is urging people to help ease the pressure on healthcare settings as coronavirus cases soar in the community. It comes after Allerdale was revealed as one of the five areas in the country with the biggest week-on-week rise,
Cumbria Constabulary are set to mark the first ever Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week, which starts on Monday. With a host of content to raise awareness of this area of crime and how the police are tackling it with their dedicated Neighbourhood
Children at Wigton Infant School are taking a stand against litter are calling on their community to support them. The six and seven-year-olds were so shocked by the amount of rubbish they spotted during a walk round Wigton, they decided to launch
A MAN has been fined after admitting a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Andrew Scott Kirkpatrick, 45, of Ecclefechan, Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 15. Kirkpatrick faced one
A PRISONER has had his stay in jail extended after he admitted two charges of drug driving. Billy Wildgoose, 27, of HMP Northumberland in Morpeth, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday. He faced two charges of drug driving - both
POLICE have been forced to step up patrols at a church following reports of drug use. Cumbria Constabulary have revealed there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour a St Andrew's Chuchyard in Penrith. The Anglican church on St Andrew's Place
BUSINESSES and clubs of all kinds including gyms, dance schools and hospitality businesses are preparing for the full reopening society on Monday as the Government is set to lift all legal Covid-19 restrictions. Jenny Stewart, owner of Theatre
Workington Reds 0 Carlisle United 3: Zach Clough, Manasse Mampala and Taylor Charters got the goals as Carlisle United got the better of Workington Reds in their latest pre-season friendly. Star summer signing Clough gave another reminder of his
A NEW strategy to ensure England’s pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues can thrive long-term and adapt to consumer demands has been launched by Business Minister Paul Scully on July 16. The Hospitality Strategy focuses on reopening
WORKINGTON MP Mark Jenkinson has come under fire for receiving the gift of a ticket to Ascot from the Betting and Gaming Council – and then writing an article for the Conservative Home website sponsored by the betting lobby. Juliet Wilson, chair
MILLIONS more people could benefit from a free flu vaccine this year after the health secretary Sajid Javid announced the most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in UK history. Providers will offer the jab to more than 35 million people from
This week, we are turning back the clock three decades to the year 1991 to catch a glimpse of life in and around Carlisle in an historic year. In a storied twelve months in world history; this was the year in which South African Parliament repealed
Peaks have been climbed by a three legged dog from Cumbria. Meg, a ten year old Border Collie, is owned by Juliet and John Wise, dairy farmers from Silloth, who took the challenge of completing the Wainwrights, a set of peaks in the UK, despite
A MAN has been jailed after assaulting two emergency workers. Gary Walsh, 35, of South Street, Fletchertown, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday. He faced one charge of assaulting a special constable and one charge of assaulting
A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been fined after he admitted possessing a class B drug. Dale Theobad, of Brisco Meadows, Carlisle, appeared at the city's Rickergate Magistrates' Court on Thursday. He faced one charge of possessing a class B drug. The
A NEW scheme to recruit staff for Magistrates Court is being piloted in North Cumbria. The Government is investing more than £1 million into a programme of work to target areas across the country to recruit more magistrates, and promote the magistracy
OWNERS of shops, restaurants, cafes and hospitality businesses are making the difficult decision to close their work place due to staff isolation or positive Covid-19 tests. The closures or changes to services due to staffing come as “Freedom Day
A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been fined after he admitted possessing a class B drug. Dale Theobad, of Brisco Meadows, Carlisle, appeared at the city's Rickergate Magistrates' Court on Thursday. He faced one charge of possessing a class B drug. The
A NEW scheme to recruit staff for Magistrates Court is being piloted in North Cumbria. The Government is investing more than £1 million into a programme of work to target areas across the country to recruit more magistrates, and promote the magistracy
AN MP has welcomed a new pilot scheme by the Government to boost the recruitment of magistrates in north Cumbria. The Government is investing more than £1 million into a programme of work to recruit more magistrates and promote the magistracy as
A COUPLE who turned their backs on business for a life of adventure are back in Carlisle — but only for now. Jason and Elizabeth Brierley were successful in their own rights. She had three award-winning hair salons in Carlisle, Wigton and Workington
A Cumbrian football fan who watched the Euro 2020 final at Wembley said it was an “unbelievable” occasion – despite the heartbreaking result for England. Craig Coulthard was among a group of supporters from Carlisle who cheered on Gareth Southgate
Former Carlisle United star Richard Keogh is set to face the Blues next week - after joining Championship side Blackpool. The Seasiders, who visit Brunton Park for a pre-season friendly next Saturday, have handed the defender a one-year deal.
Safety appeals have been issued to the public during a heatwave weekend. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has appealed to the public for safety as Cumbria enjoys a weekend of good weather. The fire service asked the public not to light fires
The fire service has warned the public to take care near open water this weekend. As Cumbria enjoys a spell of sunny weather, Carlisle West Fire Station has asked the public to take care around open water which can pose a risk. A spokesperson
Callum Guy says he’s keen to be a mentor for Carlisle United’s up-and-coming young stars. The Blues have a host of home-grown players hoping to make their mark in 2021/22. And midfielder Guy, who has been appointed the Cumbrians’ new captain
Here's everything you need to know on your travels in Cumbria this morning. One lane is closed both ways due to roadworks on the M6 between the J42 in the south of Carlisle and the J41 B5305 at Catterlen. Gas mains work is underway with temporary
Emergency services have resumed searches for a swimmer who went missing in Crummock Water. A multi-agency response was launched at around 1.10pm yesterday following reports of a man missing after swimming at the Lake District beauty spot near Buttermere
Former Derby County and Bradford City goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy has the opportunity to impress today in his bid to earn a deal with Carlisle United. The 21-year-old is set to get his chance to impress in one of today's two Blues friendlies
Bradley Hodgson, Penrith AFC’s legendary and long-standing mascot, says he is stepping down - to give someone younger a chance. Bradley has long been one of the most familiar and popular figures at the Northern League club, where he has led out
THE many challenges facing the farming community were discussed when young farmers met with the High Sheriff of Cumbria, David Beeby, and representatives from the Cumbria Community Foundation and Westmorland Ltd. This Farming Life stars Matty and
OPPORTUNISTIC offenders are being tackled as part of a new operation launched by Cumbria Police as the nighttime economy opens up again. Cumbria Constabulary has launched Operation Vigilant, a perpetrator focussed, uniformed street patrol campaign
A WEST Cumbria woman bought a family holiday using another person’s credit card without their knowledge, and committed a string of other frauds in her name. Paula Crickett, 49, admitted a total of 16 fraud charges when she appeared at Carlisle
A MOTORIST has been handed a large fine after he was caught at almost 20mph over a speed limit. Lukasz Zaskorski, 28, of Wastwater Avenue in Workington, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday. He denied a charge of speeding, where
An Allerdale councillor has called for action after a new traveller encampment was set up in a west Cumbrian town. The new encampment, opposite the old Moorclose Leisure Centre at the end of Ashfield Road in Moorclose, Workington, is the second
A GROUP of charitable Cumbria sports enthusiasts have raised thousands of pounds for staff at a West Cumbria hospital. Following a challenging period for staff at the ICU unit at West Cumberland Hospital during the pandemic, kind members of the
A DRIVER has been hit with substantial court costs after being found guilty of speeding. Stuart Dargue, 50, of Churchview in Newton Arlosh, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court on Thursday. He had previously denied a charge of speeding on the
The team of Directors at a rugby club took part in a CPR training session. Whitehaven Rugby League teamed up with the Fire Service to learn CPR so they would know what to do in an emergency situation. Jason Ball, a Director at the team, told
