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We're going to call a halt to this blog for today. We'll be back with a new one from early tomorrow morning. Have a good night. Bye!

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 5:16:21 PM
Police have revealed that they breathalysed more than 2,200 motorists over the festive period. The campaign was launched at the end of November and was targeted at cracking down on drink driving. For more information click here.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 4:38:13 PM
Carlisle Utd's away game at Coventry - due to take place at the end of this month - will now be played on Tuesday, February 18.

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 3:48:25 PM
Cumbria Highways have created a map of the routes that will be gritted this evening. The agency say that showers are likely with a risk of ice and hoar frost later on. To see the map click here.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 3:04:33 PM
Greggs the bakers says up to 410 jobs in total could go as part of a company restructure. No indication as to where the axe might fall. 110 are management jobs, the rest 300 in-store roles. More as we get it.

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 2:42:39 PM
Sainsbury’s Carlisle is encouraging customers to make a positive contribution to the environment by recycling their old cards in a special collection box. The recycling drive is part of the retailer’s partnership with the Forest Steward Council UK (FSC). All donated cards will be recycled by Sainsbury’s, which will in turn make a donation to the FSC, based on the number its receives.
Sainsbury’s store manager Dave Morris said: “We had a really positive response from our customers last year and with their help, we’re hoping to make an even bigger contribution this time."

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 1:54:59 PM
A project has been launched to find out what residents think are best and most unique aspects of Cumbria. What are your nominations? Get involved on Twitter by using hashtag #nsroll

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 1:09:14 PM
DELAY: Owing to signalling problems the 0938 #Carlisle to #Lancaster due at 1314 has been delayed by 24 minutes

by northernrailorg via twitter 1/9/2014 12:56:53 PM
Community concerns helped police make two drug-offence related offences in west Cumbria yesterday. A 52-year-old Frizington man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and possession of a controlled drug, and a 39-year-old man from Cleator Moor has been arrested on suspicion of drug possession. PC Dan Bage said: "These are excellent results which stem from information being fed in from local people."

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 12:17:39 PM
The Government has announced its backing for the Lake District to be the UK's next nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said that the district has been recommended for the distinction in 2016. He said: "The UNESCO nomination process can be very demanding and success is not guaranteed, but I believe the Lake District deserves to be recognised and inscribed as a World Heritage Site and I wish all involved the very best.”

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 11:50:35 AM
The earlier slow traffic in Penrith has returned to normal.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 11:34:40 AM
The search for missing man Tom McMorrow, who was last seen on Sunday, is now concentrating on the Ullswater area. Mr McMorrow, 26, was last seen at a staff party at the Inn on the Lake at Glenridding. His parents said: “We appeal for anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts to get in touch with the police." Anyone with information can call police on 101.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 11:07:42 AM
Slow traffic is being reported in both directions on the A6 Middlegate at Market Square, Penrith.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 10:54:13 AM
A fancy dress competition is being held at the Theatre by the Lake to mark the birthday of Swallows and Amazons creator Arthur Ransome. The 130th anniversary of his birth coincides with the final showing of Helen Edmundson's adaption of his renowned Lake District tale. Audience members for the show in Keswick on Wednesday are invited to dress up as pirates with cutlasses and tricorn hats.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 10:38:54 AM
Young people can meet training providers from the Prince's Trust, RWP Training Limited and Training 2000 at an open day today. The session will be held from 1pm until 5pm at the Lowther Street headquarters of Advice Services in Carlisle.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 10:33:14 AM
More foster families are needed across the county to help meet the need for at least 1,200 new foster homes across the north west. Cumbria County Council, which supports more than 200 fostering households, says that carers are needed to replace the 14 per cent who retired last year. Councillor Anne Burns said: "With a wider pool of foster carers we can find the right foster home for each child, first time."

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 10:24:13 AM
Reports suggest that Carlisle United could receive a sell-on bonus if former player Paddy Madden is sold to Scunthorpe United. Currently Madden plays for Yeovil Town but the Western Gazette are reporting that the clubs have agreed a £300,000 deal for last season's League One top scorer.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 9:50:47 AM
The Boomtown Rats, fronted by singer Bob Geldof, will headline a concert in Cumbria. The band will play at Whitehaven Live at the Cumbria Sports Academy, Hensingham, on Saturday, July 5.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 9:30:35 AM
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about missing man Allan Atkinson. Mr Atkinson was last seen in the Cumwhinton Road area of Carlisle at 1pm on Tuesday. He is described as being 5ft 10in tall with short, light, brown hair, of a medium build, and with a ruddy complexion. When he was last seen he was wearing blue jeans and a grey hooded jacket. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 9:20:36 AM
A fatal fire in Carlisle last year will be the subject of an episode of BBC programme Fake Britain. The show will feature a special investigation presented by Matt Allwright and highlights the dangers of non-resistant furniture. The episode will air on BBC One at 8.30pm on Monday.

by james.johnson 1/9/2014 9:14:55 AM
Cumbria Trading Standards is holding an advice surgery today at Carlisle library, Globe Lane, from 10am to 4pm. Free advice on scams and other consumer issues.

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 8:49:45 AM
Were you one of those left in the dark in Workington last night? If you were, you weren't alone. One thousand properties were without electricity in the Annie Pit/Moss Bay area from about 9.15pm to 10.40pm. It was caused by an underground fault, says Electricity Northwest.

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 7:44:51 AM
The good news for rail users, though, is that engineers are working round the clock to repair the damage - and the line should be open again from Monday. We've put a few words here

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 7:42:12 AM
If you're a train user ... there's still a bus replacement service running on a stretch of the west coast line following recent storm damage. Northern Rail's JourneyCheck has bang up to date details here

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 7:40:37 AM
And it's a quiet start on the roads. No incidents or problems being reported - anywhere - so far.

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 7:38:35 AM
Good morning! Here we are again! Another day or rolling news beckons...

by Ian, News & Star 1/9/2014 7:36:56 AM