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TV star Matthew Haywood completes 21-mile Marie Curie trek
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (358+ words) A CUMBRIAN reality TV star has tackled a 21-mile trek in support of end-of-life charity Marie Curie. Matthew Haywood, from Workington and the youngest-ever winner of Survivor UK, took part in the Beat the Gower Coast challenge on September 5 in…...
Childhood sweethearts get their 'perfect day' after hospitalisation ended first try
3+ day, 9+ 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…...
Grassroots Carlisle football club wins Community Improvement Grant
1+ week, 3+ day ago (535+ words) Stanwix Football Club have been named as the winner of the Community Improvement Grant, launched by The Cumberland News in partnership with New Balance. The award-winning grassroots club said the funding would provide a major boost as it deals with…...
Police release new footage of missing 23-year-old man with links to Penrith
1+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) A MISSING man with links to Penrith has sparked a public appeal to help find him. Lancashire Police are continuing to search for 23-year-old Connor Askins, who was last seen outside the Italian Orchard restaurant in Broughton, near Preston, at…...
Inside the 'unprecedented' £41million regeneration of Cumbrian town
1+ week, 5+ day ago (411+ words) A MAJOR regeneration programme is underway in a west Cumbrian town backed by nearly £41million in funding, as a brand new community sports centre prepares to open its door. Cleator Moor Town Deal is hailed as bringing "unprecedented investment" into the…...
International market opens stalls in Carlisle city centre today
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (195+ words) Visitors are flocking to an international market offering global flavours and handmade crafts. The market, held in Carlisle city centre, will run until Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, giving shoppers just a few days left to explore its wide range of…...
Search for missing Scottish man who may have travelled to Cumbria
2+ week, 1+ day ago (144+ words) Police are searching for a missing South Ayrshire man who may have travelled to Cumbria. Robert Rae, known locally as Bert, was reported missing from Kirkoswald. He was last seen near Merkland Place at about 7.30am on August 27, 2026. The 54-year-old is…...
Cash discovered in former BrewDog safe to be doubled and donated to charity
2+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) HOSPITALITY bosses renovating Carlisle's former BrewDog bar have pledged to donate cash found in a locked safe. Bees Knees, which recently purchased the former BrewDog bar on Botchergate, discovered £120 in cash while preparing to refurbish the site. Rather than pocketing…...
Popular quiz night returns to Cumbrian venue
4+ week, 1+ day ago (187+ words) A popular quiz night returns to Cockermouth next month, promising a fun-filled evening of trivia and teamwork. The Great Big Kirkgate Quiz will take place on Saturday, September 5, at the Kirkgate Centre, with teams of up to six people competing…...