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1960s pop legend tribute act coming to West Cumbria
1+ week, 6+ day ago (113+ words) A HIGH-energy tribute show is set to bring the sound of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to life. Bye Bye Baby will take to the stage at Solway Hall in Whitehaven on Saturday, May 30, 2026, offering fans a night packed…...
Good Morning Britain pulled off air 20 minutes early as ITV studio evacuated
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) Good Morning Britain was taken off air 20 minutes early following a fire alarm at the studio. The disruption occurred during the live broadcast on Monday, March 9, when presenter Susanna Reid told viewers that an alarm was sounding in her ear…...
Council closes Carlisle road to fix collapsed drain and prevent 'severe flooding"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) A ROAD closure is currently in place near Upper Park while the council's highways team carry-out essential works. The temporary road closure is in place on Henderson Road and the adjoining Holme Avenue neighbouring Upperby Park, while Cumberland Council's highways…...
Carlisle IT worker stole surplus laptops from NHS and sold them on e Bay
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (547+ words) A MAN employed by the NHS as an IT worker took advantage of his trusted role by stealing laptops which he then sold on e Bay. David Polwarth, aged 44, was working at an unspecified Carlisle base when his offences occurred…...
Cumbrian organisations take action as data on drug deaths revealed
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (533+ words) DATA from the Office for National Statistics has revealed an upward trend in deaths related to drug poisoning in the Cumberland Council area over the last ten years, while the North West faces some of the worst rates in England....
Bus workers in Cardiff call off planned strikes after deal reached
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) Planned strikes by hundreds of bus workers have been called off after a deal to resolve a dispute over pay and conditions. Around 450 members of Unite at Cardiff City Transport Services, known as. .. Bus workers in Cardiff call off planned…...
Fallen tree closes major cross-border rail line
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (182+ words) A major railway line for cross-border services between England and Scotland was closed because of a fallen tree. No trains were able to run between Glasgow and Carlisle after the tree fell onto overhead electric wires between Lockerbie and Carstairs…...
The VE Day events taking place across North Cumbria
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) VE Day takes place on May 8 and celebrates 80 years since the end of the war in Europe. In Carlisle, the day will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony and a short service at the cenotaph at midday. VE Day events will…...