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We'll be back early tomorrow morning so we'll see you then. Bye for now!

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 5:39:28 PM
And here's the words on the emergency meeting held today following the problem on a Carlisle estate yesterday afternoon: Emergency meeting after disorder on Carlisle estate

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 5:21:50 PM
Here's what we know at the moment about the attempted robbery: Police investigating attempted robbery at Carlisle betting shop

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 5:20:48 PM
A bit more on that police activity in Carlisle city centre... they are investigating an attempted robbery at Ladbrokes betting shop on Scotch Street.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 4:58:07 PM
Police have held a meeting with Riverside, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, the Environment Agency, councillors and residents to "discuss issues and improve the area." It follows a public disorder incident yesterday in which a 16-year-old boy was arrested.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 4:51:51 PM
Meanwhile, there is some debris on the road on the M6 northbound between junction 43 for the A69 (Carlisle) and junction 44 for the A7 (Carlisle North). Drivers are advised to approach with care.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 4:14:23 PM
We've just had reports of police activity outside Poundland in Scotch Street in Carlisle's city centre. We'll update this with more information as soon as we get it.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 4:07:27 PM
It's also slow going on the A6 at the Eamont Bridge traffic lights junction.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 4:01:19 PM
Traffic is slow on the A595 northbound in Egremont between the B5345 Morass Road junction and the A5086 junction.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 3:36:03 PM
Sellafield staff donate thousands of presents to the Christmas Toy Appeal

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 2:25:02 PM
Another police appeal here: Some time last night a business premises in Keswick was broken into and at least 20 chainsaws and strimmers were stolen. If you are aware of any being sold locally or have any information about this crime please call police on 101.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 2:22:16 PM
Police news now. Six hundred litres of red diesel was stolen from High Dubwath farm in Kirklinton, near Carlisle, between midnight and 6.30am this morning. Police are appealing for witnesses on 101.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 2:17:32 PM
And the second closure will be on the C3014 at Johnby, near Greystoke, from February 24 for five days, again for drainage works.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 2:04:49 PM
News of a couple of road closures coming up. Here's the first - the A5091 at Kitty House, Troutbeck, will be closed for five days from February 17 while drainage works are carried out.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 2:03:53 PM
The Met Office has issued an early warning for strong winds across north and west Cumbria on Saturday. It says there is the potential for severe gales to develop, with gusts of up to 70mph likely. Some heavy rain is also likely, particularly in the west.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 12:53:47 PM
Filtering through this year's primary school league tables and there are plenty of success stories. Full coverage in tomorrow's News & Star.

by jonny.irving 12/11/2013 12:39:45 PM
The play area at St James Park in Carlisle has reopened after the completion of improvements costing £19,000 designed to combat anti-social behaviour and vandalism. It now has improved lighting and security fencing.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 12:33:00 PM
Trinity School's annual Christmas carol service takes place at Carlisle Cathedral from 7pm on Monday (Dec 16).

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 12:29:39 PM
A new dedicated building for Carlisle and Eden’s sexual health services is set to open. The Solway Clinic is a purpose built centre at Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle. It opens on December 16, with drop-in clnics from 8.30am. The move means there'll be no sexual health services available on December 13.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 12:28:19 PM
To view or comment on the plans for the proposed town hall extension visit the council's planning applications register.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 11:31:28 AM
Eden District Council’s leader Gordon Nicolson, said: “I should make it clear that this is a contingency application and no decision has been made to proceed with the extension. However having full planning permission in place would enable the Council to proceed if an acceptable offer for the sale or lease of the Mansion House were to be received. We would then seek approval from full Council (all elected Members) for the proposed development."

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 11:30:18 AM
It is estimated that the proposed extension would cost around £1.5 million and would take about a year to build.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 11:29:48 AM
The plans, which include a three storey extension, would enable all Eden Council’s services and officers to be located on one site in Penrith town centre, the authority says.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 11:29:14 AM
Eden Council has revealed artist's impressions of the proposed extension to Penrith Town Hall.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 11:28:01 AM
Anyone interested in our lakeside cafe development - the plans are on display in our Circle Gallery from today until 18 Jan.

by Theatre by the Lake via twitter 12/11/2013 11:03:20 AM
Re: the roadworks at Workington Bridge/Calva Brow junction. This should read A596, not A595.

by Ozziebiker 12/11/2013 11:02:30 AM
Cumbrian charity the Brathay Trust is calling for employers and training providers in the county to nominate their apprentices into the 2014 Brathay Apprentice Challenge before nominations close on Friday - visit http://bit.ly/BAC2014 for more.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 11:00:57 AM
Electricity Northwest engineers are tackling a high voltage fault in the Blackford area, near Carlisle. It is expected supplies will be restored by 4pm, says the firm.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 10:39:02 AM
Cumbria Casting Agency is looking for extras for a scene being shot for a film in Cockermouth on Saturday. It's a pub scene - no acting skills required, apparently. Leave a message on the agency's Facebook page if interested.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 10:07:51 AM
Please help us spread the word about Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and SHARE this page...we are a... fb.me/Ow39TjeE

by HospiceatHome via twitter 12/11/2013 10:01:45 AM
Cumbria Police's child sexual exploitation (CSE) campaign will today focus on how children and young people can protect themselves from becoming victims.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:46:09 AM
Reports of one or two delays on the roads this morning:
Slow traffic on the A596 Workington Bridge at the Calva Brow junction.
And its slow going on the A6 Middlegate in Penrith at the Market Square junction.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:41:30 AM
Reading between the lines here, it looks like quite a few trees in Thirlmere Forest are for the chop...

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:36:38 AM
Thirlmere Forest, near Keswick.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:35:19 AM
Moving on to a more tranquil story coming out now...
Foresters in the Lakes are going back to their roots by turning plantations of commercial trees back into natural woodland.
Experts working for water company United Utilities have re-thought their plans for picturesque Thirlmere Forest, near Keswick, in a bid to protect and improve it as a natural habitat.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:32:08 AM
Adults below pension-age with disabilities, or a long-term health condition made worse by cold, can apply for support by contacting Thelma Waite at DACE on 01228 674882.
Any other enquiries you can contact Cumbria County Council’s Ways to Welfare programme on 01228 221100 or email communitysupport@cumbria.gov.uk

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:27:56 AM
For Whitehaven Cleator Moor, Egremont, Seascale and surrounding areas, contact the Howgill Children’s Centre on 01946 62681 or email Diane.kenmare@howgill-centre.co.uk

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:27:12 AM
For Maryport, Aspatria, Wigton, Silloth, Carlisle, Brampton, Penrith, South Lakes, Kendal and surrounding areas, contact Barnados on: 01900 898040 or email debbie.young@barnardos.org.uk

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:27:04 AM
Families with children under five can apply for the new cold weather grants through the following organisations:
For Barrow, Millom Keswick, Workington Cockermouth and surrounding areas, contact Action for Children on 01900 325251

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:25:55 AM
Here's some good news to warm you up.

Cumbria County Council says it has set aside £47,000 this winter to help low income families with children aged under-five, disabled people and people with long-term health conditions that are made worse by cold.

One-off grants of £125 will be available to vulnerable households which meet the criteria, from December 2013 until end the end of February 2014.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:23:52 AM
And on Friday, December 20, the Rotary sleigh will be in Houghton village, on December 21 the Lansdowne area, on December 23 Newfield and Lowry Gardens and on Christmas Eve, Lowry Hill. Visits start 5pm, finished by 8pm. Collections will be taken en route on all nights.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 9:18:44 AM
Sticking with Dave's festive theme... The Rotary Clubs of Carlisle are taking their Santa Sleigh into Morton Park tonight, Stanwix tomorrow, New Harraby on Friday, Brampton on Saturday, Longtown on Sunday, Brampton Road on Monday, Petteril Bank on Tuesday, Windsor Park and Moorville Drive on Wednesday and Durdar on Thursday. All start 5.30pm, finished by 8pm.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 9:15:52 AM
Another event today, this time at Sainsbury's in Caldewgate, Carlisle - a festive Recycling Roadshow will be held between 10am and 2pm to encourage residents and visitors to reduce, reuse and recycle this Christmas.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 9:05:38 AM
Feeling festive yet? There will be 'Carols by Candlelight' at the University of Cumbria's Fusehill St campus in Carlisle tonight at 5.30pm, featuring the Chapel Choir.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 8:57:54 AM
Good morning...it's my first go on the Rolling News today and to mark the occasion here is my first post: Cumbria County Council Trading Standards is holding an advice drop-in session at Whitehaven Citizens' Advice Bureau in Greggs Lane today from 10am to 4pm.

by david.hemming 12/11/2013 8:47:34 AM
The re-development will give the Kirkgate a new glazed foyer with box office, meeting room and café. Alongside the Bitter Beck there will be new offices, toilets and a lift and at the rear there will be improved access to the stage plus dressing rooms.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 8:20:52 AM
The Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth has submitted an application to the Arts Council for £850,000 to kickstart its fundraising for a £2m re-development scheme given planning permission earlier this year. A decision on the application is expected in July. A further more detailed application will then be submitted by next October, which it is hoped will get the go-ahead in March 2015 so that work can start in early 2016.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 8:19:26 AM
Someone's just pointed this out on Twitter... watch the clocks soon for 08:09:10 on the 11.12.13...

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 8:05:24 AM
That debris on the M6 I mentioned earlier is, according to one report, fibreglass.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:33:47 AM
On the railways, all seems fine. Northern Rail are mucking about with the length of trains between Carlisle-Leeds but other than that, no incidents or problems.
And all okay on Virgin Trains as well.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:29:41 AM
Elsewhere on the roads, there's nothing. Nowt. Zilch. No incidents or problems being reported anywhere. But remember, if you see anything, please let us know so we can get the details out to everyone else.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:27:42 AM
If you're thinking about embarking on a trip via the M6 any time soon, take care. There's debris on the road southbound between junction 42 (Carlisle South) and junction 41 (Catterlen). 50mph limit in play.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:25:19 AM
And talking of Barrow... Darren Edmondson, who quit as Reds manager yesterday, was last night unveiled... as manager of Barrow.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:21:31 AM
And after an unsettling week, Workington Reds gained a useful point away at Oxford last night. Ben McKenna levelled for the west Cumbrians in the 68th minute. Reds still sit second bottom of Skrill North, one point ahead of county rivals Barrow.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:20:31 AM
Little bit of excitement in Maryport late yesterday afternoon. Reporter Emily Parsons was able to get some details together: Armed police respond to incident

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:18:36 AM
Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday. And here we go again with another day of rolling news.

by Ian, News & Star 12/11/2013 7:15:55 AM