Footpath sex beast given indefinite jail term

Published 9 May 2008

A man who carried out a horrific sex attack on a jogger near Carlisle has been sent to prison for an indefinite period.

Banged up

Published 9 May 2008

THESE are the faces of some of west and north Cumbria’s worst offenders who helped bring misery to our streets.

Bid to reverse owl decline

Published 9 May 2008

THE World Owl Trust at Muncaster Castle is teaming up with wildlife rangers in the Grizedale Forest to launch a new barn owl conservation project.

Hunt for car park yobs

Published 9 May 2008

TWO cars were broken into in Maryport and moved just 20 yards before being abandoned.

Hotel plan knocked back again

Published 9 May 2008

PLANS to transform a Lake District hotel into a five-star luxury getaway have been thrown out for the second time.

A busy open day at library

Published 9 May 2008

MILLOM Library’s open day raised £158 for Haverigg Inshore Rescue.

Housing advice available at libraries

Published 9 May 2008

RESIDENTS in Copeland can now pick up advice on housing issues from their local libraries.

We’ve seen red over culling all the greys

Published 9 May 2008

A CAMPAIGN group has hit back at the culling of grey squirrels in Cumbria and branded those who support it as irresponsible.

Reality of domestic violence hits home

Published 9 May 2008

POSTCARDS designed by Cumbrian youngsters have given a harrowing insight into how domestic violence affects children.

Low cost homes approval?

Published 9 May 2008

FOURTEEN low cost houses are expected to be built in Maryport.

Pubs try for wine-tasting world record

Published 9 May 2008

TWO west Cumbrian pubs are taking part in a wine festival later this month.

£5,000 puts Scouts on the road

Published 9 May 2008

HARRINGTON Scout Group is on the road to adventure with a new van thanks to a £5,000 donation from Sellafield Ltd.

£500 to support deaf week

Published 9 May 2008

SELLAFIELD Ltd has pledged £500 to help support Deaf Awareness Week 2008.

VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH

Published 9 May 2008

A GROWING number of west Cumbrians who are struggling to cope with debts are declaring themselves bankrupt, say money advice experts.

Drink and drugs led to beach bike crash

Published 9 May 2008

A COMBINATION of drink and drugs caused a motorcyclist to have a fatal accident on Braystones Beach, an inquest has heard.

Anti-social behaviour orders fall in county

Published 9 May 2008

THE number of anti-social behaviour orders issued in Cumbria has fallen by more than a third in 12 months.

Is it right that cannabis is upgraded to a more serious drug?

Published 9 May 2008

Apology over electricity bill

Published 9 May 2008

A WIGTON pensioner yesterday received an apology from an electricity supplier after incorrect bills for more than £1,000 gave her sleepless nights.

Celebrity fashions now on sale in Workington

Published 9 May 2008