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by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 5:27:04 PM
Two fire engines - one from Brampton, the other Carlisle - and an aerial appliance were called to a chimney fire near Flosh Bridge,Walton, Carlisle, at 3.35pm today. Chimney rods were used to put out the fire.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 4:47:19 PM
UPDATE: Police have arrested a man who was making threats towards officers on Walney.
The man, in his thirties, has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 3:50:59 PM
UPDATE: Police ask people to stay away from Thames Road, Walney, where a distressed man is threatening armed officers with a knife.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 3:13:16 PM
Cumbria police and crime panel veto police council tax rise of 1.99%

by Emily Unia via twitter 1/22/2014 2:51:14 PM
A 48-year-old man from Maryport has been arrested following today's fire. He was taken to hospital with minor injuries and arrested by police on suspicion of arson and abstracting electricity

by victoria.brenan 1/22/2014 2:48:50 PM
UPDATE: Armed police are in attendance at Walney as well as at least two officers with riot shields. Police dogs also there. And a police negotiator.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 2:35:54 PM
UPDATE: The man in the Walney incident is said to be wearing a motorcycle helmet and leathers and carrying a piece of wood as a shield. He is understood to be carrying a knife.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 2:34:56 PM
Camp Road in Maryport is still closed between the Ingleby Terrace and Criffel Avenue junctions due to the ongoing fire in a block of flats.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 2:23:03 PM
Haweswater Half Marathon - Sunday 2nd March #GetFitIn2014 ow.ly/sKQxw

by Activecumbria via twitter 1/22/2014 2:20:57 PM
Police are currently in attendance at Thames Road, Walney, Barrow. At 12:30, they received reports of a man in a distressed state. Armed officers are in attendance as a precaution and are 'isolating' the area to minimise any risk to the public.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 2:12:13 PM
In an emotional tribute, the parents of a Carlisle man killed in a road crash have said he was an outgoing lad who was always full of fun. You can read their full tribute here

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 1:24:15 PM
Wet Wet Wet to headline Ultimate Ladies' Night at Carlisle Racecourse on August 4

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 1:22:46 PM
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze in a house converted into three flats at Camp Road in Maryport. The fire started in the attic.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 12:53:54 PM
Only 9 places left for the #Google Juice Bar in #Cockermouth on 7th Feb. owl.li/sPpHe

by allerdale via twitter 1/22/2014 12:08:59 PM
Unemployment figures out today show a slight increase in Jobseekers claimants in Cumbria since November - of six - but the picture is mixed around the county, with falls in the east (Carlisle, Eden and South Lakeland) set against rises in the west (Allerdale, Copeland and Barrow).

by victoria.brenan 1/22/2014 11:59:36 AM
A broken down freight train is causing delays on the northbound West Coast Mainline near Carlisle. Rescue engine is on way. #nsroll

by Chris Story via twitter 1/22/2014 11:27:40 AM
Police in #Carlisle have issued a warning about the dangers of "sexting" following reports of indecent images in city. #nsroll

by Chris Story via twitter 1/22/2014 11:17:55 AM
A 17-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a man and a woman in Melbourne Road, off Greystone Road, Carlisle, on the afternoon of Sunday, January 12. Police have appealed for witnesses to get in touch on 101.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 11:07:25 AM
In Penrith at #Sainsburys 1-3pm raising awareness about Loan Sharks tinyurl.com/bagfqef

by Trading Standards via twitter 1/22/2014 10:32:56 AM
Fire on Camp Street in Maryport, road closed. Several fire engines!! @HannahMcITV @McAlpineGlen @BBC_Cumbria http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bekwm4OIIAAQn-e.jpg

by peterlfoster via twitter 1/22/2014 9:46:18 AM
Here's a fuller story on the Penrith robbery: Cumbria police appeal after man with knife robs shop

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 9:45:05 AM
Maryport fire: Firefighters say they found heater ablaze. @newsandstar #nsroll

by Chris Story via twitter 1/22/2014 9:43:07 AM
Police are investigating a robbery at the Toffee Shop in Brunswick Road, Penrith, at about 4.55pm yesterday. Man armed with knife threatened staff. Anyone with info call police on 101.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 9:37:36 AM
Polcie say they are concerned for William Livingstone, 61, of Little Clifton, near Workington, who has not been seen since abhout 5.30pm on Monday. He is described as 5ft 6in tall with grey hair. Anyone who sees him should call police on 101.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 9:31:14 AM
Maryport house fire: People urged to stay out of Camp Street area @newsandstar #nsroll

by Chris Story via twitter 1/22/2014 9:24:22 AM
Police are advising people to avoid the area of the fire, which has been cordoned off

by victoria.brenan 1/22/2014 9:23:20 AM
Firefighters from Carlisle being sent to the scene in Maryport

by victoria.brenan 1/22/2014 9:10:07 AM
The fire is in Camp Street, Maryport

by victoria.brenan 1/22/2014 9:09:11 AM
Firefighters have been called to a house fire in Maryport. We're trying to get more details now. We understand, however, it has spread to a neighbouring property.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 9:08:39 AM
Police have named the man killed in the crash on the main A595 road near Carlisle yesterday. He was Daniel Ian Staples, aged 28, of Peel Street, Carlisle. There's a story here.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 8:15:40 AM
The reason I ask is because the British Geological Survey registered an earthquake near to both town's at about 10.15am yesterday. It was only small - 2.1 on the Richter Scale - but it was still an earthquake. We've got a story here.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 7:44:55 AM
I'd like to start today with a question, if I may. If you were in the Wigton-Silloth area yesterday morning, did the earth move for you? Because it did, sort of.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 7:41:17 AM
Good morning. Welcome to Wednesday, January 22.

by Ian, News & Star 1/22/2014 7:40:03 AM