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  • Police appeal after man threatened in Whitehaven

    Police are investigating after a man was threatened in Whitehaven. Officers are investigating the public order incident which happened on August 21 at around 5.15pm on the Ginns to Kells road, near to the junction of Lakeland Avenue, Whitehaven.

  • Police investigate Keswick shoplifting incident

    Police are investigating a shoplifting incident in Keswick. A jacket, with a value of £70 and a waist coat valued at £20 were taken from the Toys and Hobbies shop, Museum Square. The incident happened on July 30 at 11.30am. Officers would

  • A five star stay at Bankend for your beloved furry friends

    A BIGRIGG kennels and cattery showers its guests with tip-top service – and it has confirmation from the council to prove it. Bankend Kennels and Cattery is thrilled to have received a five star rating in Copeland Borough Council’s animal premises

  • Chance to see rare wildlife in Whitehaven

    Whitehaven residents have a chance to get close to some rarely-seen wildlife thanks to the National Trust. On Saturday, August 31, the Whitehaven community will have the chance to start their day with an early-morning wildlife encounter. A moth

  • Man dies after motorcycle crash near Buttermere

    A 51-YEAR-OLD man has died after a crash near Buttermere. Cumbria Police have confirmed that James Graham, from Threlkeld in Keswick, was involved in a crash near the lake on August 2. He died at the Royal Preston Hospital nearly two weeks later

  • Brewery night a showcase for musical talent

    FUTURE music stars will shine bright this Sunday in Ennerdale Brewery’s open mic night. The Brewery Tap, Ennerdale Brewery’s restaurant ,hosts an open mic music night on the last Sunday of each month, this time falling on August 25. Open mic

  • Man charged after woman dies in A69 crash

    A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman died in a crash on the A69. Viorel Grancea (31) of Darnley Street, Glasgow, has also been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing death while

  • £1m for ex-school boarding houses

    A TERRACE of former boarding houses used by St Bees School is on the market for £1million. The 10 listed Georgian-style properties on Lonsdale Terrace are currently owned by the St Beghian Society, dedicated to former pupils of St Bees School.

  • Dog breeder could be jailed for animal cruelty

    A DOG breeder found guilty of animal cruelty charges against more than 100 animals will be sentenced next month. Lynn Stoker (62), of Raw House Farm, in Byrness, was due to be sentenced at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court last Friday

  • Copeland mayor confident over budget target

    THE mayor of Copeland is “confident” with council will end the year within five per cent of the budget forecast in a challenging financial climate. His comments come as it emerged the council has suffered a 99 per cent cut in Government funding

  • Gurning Championship moves to new home

    The most famous – and hideous – competition in Cumbria is changing location this year, but the same outrageous show as ever is promised. Egremont Crab Fair’s World Gurning Championships are to take place at the Falcon Club, having moved from the