News round-up

Dog walker 'intimidated' in Carlisle

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:45:04 +0000

Police are hunting a man who 'acted aggressively' towards a 52-year-old woman out walking her dog near Carlisle cricket club.

Hidden lung disease caused Carlisle man’s death

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:02:20 +0000

A Carlisle man died from a lung condition which was only discovered after his death.

Keep politics out of policing, says Cumbria Police Federation chairman

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:48:14 +0000

The head of a police union claims force chiefs should be free of political interference as the countdown continues to the election of a Cumbrian crime commissioner.

Carlisle Utd Valentine's Day game will boost hospices funds

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:43:27 +0000

Carlisle United will show its love for two worthy Cumbrian causes this Valentine’s Day.

Tread carefully when choosing tyres to stay safe, warn Cumbria police

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:04 +0000

Cumbria police warned mixing winter tyres with ordinary ones on cars could be lethal after more than 100 crashes reported in freezing conditions this week.

Pupils and staff at Carlisle's James Rennie School 'star' in video

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:54:39 +0000

Staff and pupils from a Cumbrian special school are featuring in a national training programme for teachers who work with children and young people with learning disabilities.

Cumbrian man grew cannabis plants in bid to cure back pain

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:45:23 +0000

A man who grew cannabis plants in his bedroom because he thought the drug might cure his backache has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Bishop of Carlisle attacks assisted suicide law

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:42:10 +0000

The Bishop of Carlisle has spoken out against changing the law to allow assisted suicide.

Mother and daughter to close Carlisle boutique

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:40:22 +0000

A Carlisle womenswear boutique is closing down blaming a downturn in trade and a rise in running costs.

Body found on Cumbrian beach identified after 12 years

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:51 +0000

A body found on a west Cumbrian beach has finally been identified – after more than 11 years.