Castle Carrock Primary comes third in TTRS England Rocks
A small primary school in rural Carlisle has secured third place in a national competition. Castle Carrock Primary ranked higher than 4,500 schools in the England Rocks competition, organised by Times ...
USAF and Swiss Air Force jets spotted zipping through Lake District
Mr Knox said: "The USAF F-35 Lightnings are from Lakenheath, while the Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornet aircraft often come over for a training exercise with the RAF at this time of year and this one ...
Man climbed on ex-partner's roof in Workington after police arrived
A MAN who climbed on to his ex-partner’s roof, triggering a road closure and emergency response, was ‘lucky to have ended up in one piece’, ...
Workington police officers praised for saving woman's life
Two police constables been commended for helping save a woman's life in Workington . Constables Martine Symes and Gareth Cousins were recognised by the Chief Constable for their life-saving ...
Manufactured Products Industry Day held at Rheged, Penrith
A Manufactured Products Industry Day facilitated connections between prospective manufacturing businesses and Sellafield Ltd’s needs for ...
Theo Weston of BEEP Doctors steps down after 30 years
Dr Theo Weston, founder of BEEP Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), left the role at the charity's recent annual meeting.
Carlisle drink driver who had wife and children in car fined
A DAD was caught drink-driving for the third time after a crash near a Carlisle McDonald’s while his wife and two children were also in the car.
Dobbies launch 2024 Christmas tree range in variety of sizes
Dobbies Garden Centres have received a combined 50,000 real Christmas trees for the 2024 festive season. The trees, available at Carlisle and other stores across the UK, range from 1-9ft and includes ...
Cumbrian gay Christmas film hits funding goal in just four days
The production team behind an upcoming gay Christmas film set in 1990s Cumbria is celebrating after achieving its initial crowdfunding target of £3,500 in just four days.
Carlisle's The Dhaka reopens under new management
Carlisle’s The Dhaka restaurant is set to reopen under new management. The Indian restaurant on London Road will be welcoming customers back with a new look and menu. Jamal Din, the new owner, has ...
Inquest opens into heroin related death of Whitehaven woman
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Whitehaven woman who was found unresponsive in her home. Kerry Ann Thompson, 52, was discovered at her home on Peter Street in Whitehaven on September 7, 2024 ...
Local Bishop signs letter calling assisted dying 'threat' to society
The Bishop of Penrith has signed a letter from Church of England clergy saying that the assisted dying bill presents a ‘dangerous threat’ ...