Police have confirmed a man has died following a crash on the A596. It happened between Crosby and Crosby Villa this morning just after 9am. Police were called to the crash between a lorry and a motorbike. A spokesman for the police said:
The UK has seen its biggest day-on-day rise in deaths since the Covid-19 outbreak began, as Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock said they have tested positive for the virus and England's chief medical officer has symptoms. A total of 759 people have
Concerns are mounting for an elderly missing woman who has been missing for over a week. Police confirmed they are continuing to search for a 76-year-old woman missing from a care home. Mary Hart has been missing from Riverside Care Home, in
With matches cancelled, there was only one other option for one rugby team – devote their time to helping others. Instead of taking the time of cancelled events and self-isolation to sit back and relax, the caring players of Distington Amateur Rugby
THE government's chief adviser on Coronavirus (Covid-19) has entered a week-long period of self-isolation, after he says he exhibited symptoms of the disease. Chris Whitty, England's Chief Medical Officer and the Department of Health and Social
Reports have been received of people using cemeteries as an alternative to parks to get around social distancing measures. Allerdale Council have had reports of people gathering in groups in cemeteries to avoid the rules put in place by Prime Minister
Planned increases in the statutory minimum wage rates are to go ahead as planned, giving a pay rise for workers across the UK. There have been calls to delay the increase because of the turmoil caused across the country by the coronavirus crisis
A factory worker stockpiled weapons and supplies at his home to prepare for the apocalypse, a court has heard. Daniel Magee, 39, had spent 20 years collecting items including knives, body armour, camouflage clothing and smoke pellets. He was
Copeland Borough Council have been unable to complete recycling collections today. A representative of Copeland council said: "They are working extremely hard in challenging circumstances, and we thank you for your patience and understanding at
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is self-isolating after he tested positive for coronavirus. The news comes as the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also confirmed he has the virus. The pair, who are leading the country's response to the Covid-19
A FURTHER seven people have died in Cumbria over the past two days after testing positive for Coronavirus (Covid-19). Three people died at hospitals run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust between Wednesday March 25 and
CUMBRIA'S 12 Lake District mountain rescue teams have issued a heartfelt thank you to the many people who are staying away from fells as part of socially isolating. By doing so, they are supporting NHS colleagues and mountain rescue volunteer teams
Mayor of Copeland Mike Starkie has praised key workers and NHS staff who are doing their bit for the Coronavirus relief effort. In a video message, mayor Starkie said: "The current Coronavirus pandemic is probably the biggest challenge any of us
A fund to support groups helping to reduce the pressure on the NHS has received a £50,000 boost. Cumbria Community Foundation is one of the 46 local community foundations across the country that will be distributing grants to front line charities
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. He is currently experiencing mild symptoms. Looking tired but otherwise well, the Prime Minister broke the news to the nation in a video posted on his Twitter account. He said
Coronavirus might threaten a body-blow to their business but a Whitehaven couple are too busy helping other people to consider their own futures. The Georgian House Hotel and restaurant has been closed due to the national lockdown and, until Sunday
Ventilators and a disinfecting robot are being designed by a Cumbrian firm to help the NHS through the coronavirus crisis. Forth Engineering has previously worked on innovative projects for the nuclear, oil and gas and renewables sectors. Now
NORTHERN rail has introduced a raft of new measures to combat the Coronavirus crisis. As of yesterday all waiting rooms at its train stations have been shut until further notice. A spokesman however said they may be reopened in bad weather.
Eleven more people have died in Cumbria after testing positive for Coronavirus. Between Tuesday March 24 and Wednesday March 25, four people died at hospitals run by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation. The trust runs the Cumberland
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. He currently experiencing mild symptoms. Looking tired but otherwise well, the Prime Minister broke the news to the nation in a video posted on his Twitter account. He
EMERGENCY services have been called to a road traffic collision on the A596. The collision which has happened between Crosby and Crosby Villa has closed the road at Crosby, Allerby junction and at the junction of Bullgill. Cumbria police say
Cumbria Police have issued a plea to the public, asking them to take their daily hour of exercise near to their home during social distancing measures. In a statement on the Cumbria Police Facebook page they said: "Daily exercise should not include
THE Lake District is closed! That's the blunt message from Cumbria Police today a week after a significant number of day trippers arrived in Lakeland in defiance of advice that social distancing is necessary if the NHS is to cope with rising numbers
With death numbers rising people are being reminded of how important it is to stay at home. After images appeared of people travelling to tourist hotspots when they had been advised to stay at home, a lockdown was imposed. Police now have the
Bus pass concessions have changed in the county. Cumbria county council have extended the times older and disabled people will be able to use their bus passes. As of today, they will be able to use them before 9.30am. The current rules on
Advice for mourners and bereaved families during the coronavirus outbreak is that funerals and cremations will go ahead, but numbers will be limited to immediate family – and social distancing and hand-sanitisation must be practised. The National
A WORKINGTON gym owner is donating meals to NHS staff and emergency services staff to thank them for the work they are doing. Lee Butterworth, from Xtreme Fitness at Dobies Business Park, Lillyhall, and gym member Steve Palmer both felt that the
NINETEEN groups have been set up in North and West Cumbria to help isolated people during the coronavirus pandemic. They are part of more than 1,000 volunteer groups joining coronavirus Mutual Aid online groups to deliver goods to those unable to
A Great Broughton woman is suggesting a great way to pass the time in self-isolation and do good for others too. Sarah Orton makes blankets for babies that are in hospital, by knitting squares and sewing them together. It is something that she
MORE than 1,000 people registered to bid online at an antiques and fine art sale held in Cockermouth last week. Mitchells Antiques and Fine Art Sale three-day sale was a success in spite of only a handful of bidders being in the saleroom due to
