A man who was caught drink-driving in a supermarket car park has been banned from the roads. West Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Workington heard that Stephen Paul Walker drove in the car park at Morrisons in the town on April 26 when he had 74mcg
Police are warning people withdrawing money from cashpoints in Cumbria to be on their guard after thieves "skimmed" card details to raid bank accounts. As the tourism season steps into gear Cumbria Police is promoting some simple tips to keep safe
Watch out, adders are about! A dog walker has come up with a novel idea to help protect pets and youngsters from deadly snakes which have been spotted in a seaside village. Seascale parish councillor Catherine Harvey-Chadwick is offering bells to
The father of inspirational former Workington Reds star Tony Hopper says tomorrow’s Legends game in memory of his son is a touching tribute. John Hopper will be at Borough Park for what could possibly be the last time football is played at the famous
Fraudulently seeking benefits has left a Whitehaven woman with a suspended prison sentence. Teresa Kevern, 49, of Calder Avenue, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Workington to face three charges relating to her benefits claims.
Work has begun on a project to improve efficiency at Distington Hall Crematorium. Copeland Council has started preparatory work to allow for a second cremator to be installed. The work, which is understood to be costing in the region of £750,000
An evening of music, pictures and animal stories will be held in Ennerdale to mark the efforts of a Cumbria Wildlife Trust worker to walk the Coast to Coast route for two charities. Education officer Jamie Normington, who works with schools and
A man who dishonestly received a trailer that had been stolen from United Utilities has found himself before magistrates. Scott Joseph Kelly, 30, of Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, appeared at West Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Workington. He
It doesn’t get any easier for Kells in their efforts to fight their way clear of the National Conference drop zone. Bottom of the Premier Division, three points from safety, Kells host the league leaders West Hull tomorrow. Last Saturday they
Asby motorsport star Jonny Edgar is revving up for the next round of the Italian F4 series this weekend. The racing moves and north to Misano with Red Bull Junior Edgar determined to get the result his pace deserves. Edgar is currently 13th –
The Lake District Wildlife Park has two new additions to its residents list. Ahead of World Otter Day on May 29, the park has introduced its latest pairing of otters, Cogee and Amber, to visitors for the first time. Cogee, is a nine year old
Teachers at The Whitehaven Academy have been recognised for their hard work after completing a course to raise the quality of teaching. The Outstanding Teaching Intervention, delivered by Osiris Educational, focuses on three modules to improve teaching
Prominent Whitehaven businessman Charles Maudling has failed in a bid to become the town's mayor. Mr Maudling who had been deputy mayor before the elections had been nominated to chair the newly elected town council by Coun Julie Rayson but nobody
Carl Forster will be included in the Whitehaven squad for Sunday’s game against North Wales Crusaders. Forster, returning to his old club in a playing role, trained with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Coach Gary Charlton, who knows the qualities
Workington Town will have to take to the field against Hunslet without their talismanic skipper Ollie Wilkes. The Town prop injured his hamstring during last weekend’s loss to Coventry Bears and coach Chris Thorman says they miss his experience.
A man who was caught driving at 46mph in a 30mph limit in a West Cumbrian village has found himself in court. Ryan Taylor, 42, of Woodlands Avenue, Whitehaven, appeared before District Judge Gerald Chalk at West Cumbria Magistrates' Court in Workington
A FORMER Cumbrian teacher, who left his position to help children in an alternative way, now has a net worth of £121millon. Richard Parsons, 53, who once walked the halls of Barrow’s Furness College as a maths teacher, sits in 972nd place on The
