Trio face scrap metal charges

Published 27 November 2008

THREE Cumbrian men have appeared in court following a police operation targeting scrap metal raids.

Wigton stabbing remands

Published 27 November 2008

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy from Aspatria and a 33-year-old man will be sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court next month following a street stabbing in Wigton.

Drop in town’s crime rate

Published 27 November 2008

THERE was a 21.7 per cent drop in crime in Maryport in October, the town council was told on Monday. MARYPORT’S annual funfair will have a police presence before it opens as well as during its operation next year, Sgt Leonard told the council.RYEHILL Farm land in Flimby, which was to have been the site of a new housing estate, has become a tip, said councillors.YOUNG people are causing concern on Furnace Road and Mote Hill, Maryport.

Successful crackdown on shoplifters

Published 27 November 2008

WORKINGTON police say a new crackdown on shoplifters in the town is proving a success.

Former shop manager is new Aspatria PCSO

Published 27 November 2008

FORMER shop manager Mark Hutchinson is the new community police officer for Aspatria.

Petrol bomb thrown in garden

Published 27 November 2008

POLICE are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was hurled into a garden in Silloth.

Never feel guilty – it’s not your fault

Published 27 November 2008

A YOUNG woman who suffered more than six years of sexual abuse by her stepfather has chosen to speak about her ordeal in the hope that she can help others.

Prison warning for football hopeful

Published 27 November 2008

A 21-YEAR-OLD Workington man who hopes to play football for Workington Reds first team has been told that he could face a custodial sentence.

Fraud accused never told of her promotion failure

Published 20 November 2008

THE MANAGER of a Workington health centre admitted her deputy was never told that she had failed in a bid to be recognised as a partner in the practice.

Pubwatch scheme award

Published 20 November 2008

WEST Cumbria Pubwatch has received a national accolade for reducing violent crime and anti-social behaviour.

Driver’s prison warning

Published 20 November 2008

A DRIVER from Workington who crashed into four cars while drink driving has been warned that he will go to prison.

Woman accused of ‘cooking the books’ at doctors’ practice

Published 13 November 2008

That rings a bell – it’s a purse thief

Published 13 November 2008

BELLS attached to purses are the latest weapon by police in an attempt to combat crime in West Cumbria.

Trip to the loo cost man his freedom

Published 13 November 2008

A MAN has been locked up for four months for visiting a Workington pub’s lavatory.THOUSANDS of pounds worth of equipment has been stolen from a Bothel building site.A RED HOT music show is coming to Workington on Wednesday.THIS summer’s Cockermouth Rock Festival raised £7,000, to be equally distributed between Cockermouth Mountain Rescue and the Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, it was confirmed this week.

Policeman back at work a year after being hit by stolen car

Published 6 November 2008

A POLICEMAN who is partially paralysed after being hit by a stolen car is back at work a year after the accident which threw him 30 feet into the air.

Caution for drugs dietician

Published 6 November 2008

A WEST Cumbrian dietician was cautioned by a health body this week after being convicted of possession of cocaine, cannabis and date rape drug GHB

Graffiti yobs strike at repainted Carlton

Published 6 November 2008

MARYPORT’S new look Carlton Cinema has been defaced with graffiti two days after being repainted.

Distington policeman in line for national award

Published 30 October 2008

A DISTINGTON policeman is in the running for a national community officer of the year award.

Police urge women to carry safety alarms

Published 23 October 2008

POLICE have issued personal safety alarms to Workington workers to help keep them safe after three women were attacked in West Cumbria during the summer.