Cumbria Crack

POLICE are appealing for information following an incident of indecent exposure on King Street, Workington at 11:30am on 12 August.

Men armed with baseball bats beat elderly man in Bury

Teenager arrested after car torched in Carlisle

POLICE are investigating an incident of arson on Dowbeck Road in Carlisle. Police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service were...

Barrow to glow red, white and blue as borough celebrates VJ Day

THIS weekend the clock tower of Barrow’s Town Hall will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark...

Trial of men facing Brampton “burglary plot” allegation to take place in new year

Man threatened shocked Lakes bar boss while waving bread knife

A MAN who threatened a shocked Lake District bar manager while waving a bread knife has been given a suspended...

New play area opens in Grasmere

A new play area has opened in one of the most picturesque parts of South Lakeland. The play park at...

70+ businesspeople expected at Carlisle Lake District Airport tour

75th anniversary of the Windermere children arriving

The Lake District Holocaust Project (LDHP) has vowed not to let the Covid-19 pandemic scupper plans to mark the 75th...

Boy, 13, charged with murder of Steven McMyler

A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of Steven McMyler. A 13-year-old boy - who cannot be named...

Man told to “expect” prison for threatening male with two shotguns in Eden Valley

A MAN who admits threatening a male with two shotguns as trouble flared following an Eden Valley village birthday party...

United Utilities embarks on summer recruitment drive

North West water firm, United Utilities, is taking on 120 new staff as part of a summer recruitment drive. The...

Dangerous paedophile locked up for 20-years

A dangerous and predatory paedophile who ‘shattered’ his young victim’s life has been sentenced to more than 20 years behind...

Eight arrested as part of major human trafficking operation

Three charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Barrow

A warrant executed by officers from Cumbria Police’s South Area Dugs Unit and South Proactive Support Group has resulted in...

Honister takes ‘Room with a View’ to a new level with brand new Cliff Camping experience

One of The Lake District, Cumbria’s most exciting outdoor adventure and heritage attractions has launched a brand new experience that...

Five new volunteers join UHMBT Chaplaincy Team

Five highly experienced and caring volunteers have joined the Chaplaincy Team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust...

Cumbria confirmed as pilot to help recover England’s nature and wildlife

Cumbria has been chosen by the government today (Friday 14 August) to be a trailblazer and help kick-start moves to...

Unicorn rescued after lifeboat search

Barrow Lifeboat Station’s volunteer crew launched their all-weather lifeboat this evening following reports of an inflatable seen drifting out to...

Violent rapist who convinced brother to wash blood stained clothes is jailed for 12 years

A violent rapist who subjected his victim to a horrific attack and then persuaded his brother to wash his blood-soaked...

Penrith’s Dalefoot Composts shortlisted for prestigious business awards

A CUMBRIAN business which makes eco garden compost from Herdwick wool and bracken has been selected as a finalist in...

Riot Jazz, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Dutty Moonshine Big Band and Beans On Toast To Headline Lake District’s First Socially Distanced Music Festival

The Lake District’s first socially distanced music festival, Social 2.0 is set to take place this August bank holiday in...

Mitchell’s Car Boot reopens in September as a Sunday Market