21+ hour, 40+ min ago   (131+ words) A DRIVER in Cumbria was arrested after police found class A and class B drugs during a vehicle stop in Wigton. Officers from Carlisle and Wigton's Neighbourhood Policing Team stopped the vehicle on Friday night (September 11) after becoming concerned about…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (352+ words) Reaction has continued to pour in following the announcement that the Winter Droving will move from Penrith to Carlisle this year, with business owners and visitors expressing disappointment at the decision. Among those voicing concern is Penrith restaurateur Yannis Papameletis,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (113+ words) A DRAINAGE improvement scheme has been completed at The Edge, Whitehaven Harbour, to help prevent surface water causing problems during the winter months. The work, carried out by Maryport Groundworks on behalf of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, focused on improving drainage…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (119+ words) A CRASH, which left one vehicle on top of another, has been cleared and traffic has returned to normal. Newtown Road was closed for a time this afternoon following the collision between Raffles Avenue and Shady Grove Road, the cause…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (135+ words) POLICE say a Carlisle road "may be closed for some time" after a two vehicle crash, which has seen one car ending up on top of another. Officers were called to the scene on Newtown Road in Carlisle at 3.16pm today....

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (963+ words) A WORKINGTON couple who had to cancel their wedding after the bride fell ill on her hen party have finally had their happily ever after. Kirkland Church of England School teacher Katie Ritchie (formerly Sloan) and Kieran Ritchie, a construction…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (815+ words) The She Leads mentorship programme - a female-led scheme that partners up business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs - has announced its new set of mentees. Now in its second year, She Leads has proven a huge success since its launch in 2025 - with…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (158+ words) Workington Reds are offering the entire floodlight system from Borough Park for sale. The towers, lamps, wiring and control boxes are all up for grabs as the club's former home is dismantled. Reds left their long-standing ground at the end…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (235+ words) A TAKEAWAY owner has paid thanks to his customers after raising more than £1,300 to support families affected by flash floods in Nepal. Gurkha Spicy, on London Road in Carlisle, donated a week’s profits and in-shop donations to the Prime Minister…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (377+ words) A BLUE plaque has been installed outside a Maryport coffee shop in honour of a man who is said to have been a ‘folklore hero’ in the area. Maryport Town Council has installed the blue plaque outside the Redby Coffee…...