If Copeland increases visitor numbers by just one per cent it could boost the local economy by almost £2 million, a high profile summit was told. Delegates at the first Copeland Tourism Summit were urged to make more of the west coast. The county's
Copeland Council has released its latest food hygiene reports. Establishments are rated between one to five, with five being the highest. This weeks results are: - Old School, Irton – 5 - Food To Go Mobile, Port Haverigg Holiday Village
A woman who stole a candlestick from a discount store has found herself in court. Leigh Amy Morgan, 32, of Priory Close, Frizington, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court. The court heard that on December 13 last year, Morgan stole a glass
AIR AMBULANCE and police were called at the scene of a serious incident in West Cumbria. Police confirmed they were called at around 1.30 to Castle Gardens, Workington. A spokesman for the force said: "The incident involved a man suffering a
A MOTORIST has denied a charge which alleges he “abandoned” his car to “delay his detection by police” after a fatal accident on the A66. Sixty-one-year-old pedestrian James Greenwood died after he was in collision with a BMW 1 series at Braithwaite
HOPES of talks between council leaders and Government politicians about a single council for Cumbria have fallen flat, a meeting has been told. In December, county council leader Stewart Young wrote to James Brokenshire MP, the Secretary of State
COPELAND council is going for an internationally-recognised gold standard in health and safety after making major improvements in the way it manages risk. The authority will now seek to obtain the “ISO 45001" Occupational Health and Safety standard
Failing to comply with a court order has landed a man back in court. John William Moore, 34, of Beck Green, Egremont, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court to face a single charge. The court heard that Moore had failed to provide the necessary
A man has been ordered to carry out extra unpaid work after failing to comply with a court order. Brett Mark McLauglin, 29, of School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates Court in Workington. The court heard
CHILDREN can travel free on Northern trains for the next couple of weeks. From Sunday, February 17 to Sunday, March 3, children will be able to travel for free when they’re with an adult. The offer, which applies to selected off-peak tickets,
ANDREW Tinkler was lawfully removed as a director of Stobart Group, a judge has decided after a High Court battle. Judge Jonathan Russen concluded the dismissal of the high-profile businessman by bosses at Stobart Group during the summer of last
Underage drinkers who use fake IDs or documents that don’t belong to them face having them confiscated - and a visit from police. A new scheme in west Cumbria means pub and club staff who confiscate documents that are either imitations or being
Darts players around Cumbria are in shock after the sudden death of on of a county champion aged only 47. Stephen "Bully" Bonnett, of Maryport, was taking a few practice shots at home before a match when he suddenly fell backwards. Partner Isabella
DANCE, dance wherever you may be. Active youngsters from secondary schools across Cumbria wowed audiences at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake as part of U.Dance Cumbria – the county’s annual dance festival for children and young people. The event
COPELAND council is bucking national trends in its budget for the forthcoming year, a new survey has revealed. The annual Local Government Finance Survey, published yesterday, reveals that three-quarters of councils nationally are increasing council
STUDENTS from St Bees Village School will battle it out to be crowned champions of a prestigious Lego competition at the weekend. The national First Lego League UK and Ireland final takes place in Bristol on Saturday and will see more than 500 young
An MP is demanding justice for a Workington biker killed in Brazil after it emerged the drink-driver who killed him has not faced charges. Christopher Peck, 34, of Shore Road, Salterbeck, died on May 2 last year, 12 days after his motorbike was
