Royal Mail workers alert police to Cumbrian man's drug dealing operation
A NORTH Cumbria man was exposed as a prescription drug dealer after Royal Mail staff intercepted a suspicious parcel and alerted police.
Family's harrowing discovery of 47-year-old dad who 'had his demons'
A 47-year-old man from Cleator Moor who had long-standing mental health issues was found dead by family members at his home after taking his own life, an inquest has heard.
Concerns over treatment of 'fantastic mother' and NHS manager found dead at home
A FORMER theatre chair and NHS chief who 'functioned at a very high level' was found dead at her home near Appleby after taking her own life, an inquest has heard.
Grandmother who 'everyone adored' died during surgery after weeding accident
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER died during hip surgery after she tripped and fell in her garden in Carlisle while on her way to pull up a weed, an inquest has heard.
Victim of 'serious assault' died six months later due to drugs - inquest
A CORONER has concluded that the death of a Cockermouth man who 'felt like a prisoner in his own home', after being the victim of a violent assault six months earlier was drug-related.
Housing development in village given green light despite flooding concerns
A HOUSING developer has been given the go-ahead to build nine houses in Fenton subject to drainage testing after residents expressed several concerns about the impact of the construction on flooding.
'Farmer through and through' killed by falling bag of seed in field
A MILLOM farmer and ‘much-loved’ dad of three was killed by a half-tonne bag of seed he was attempting to load into machinery fell on top of him.
'Unashamedly modern' makeover to historic lakeside hotel approved
A GRADE II-Listed hotel on the western shore of Ullswater looks set to be given a facelift after planners approved a proposed new lounge bar area and extension.
What is Carlisle's nightlife really like? First impressions of a city centre
BEFORE I begin to attempt this humble, and probably very divisive, 'review' of Carlisle's nightlife, I'd like to add a caveat or two.
Coroner slams Trust for 'missed opportunities' in tragic death of 18-year-old
A CORONER has said that there was an ‘unacceptable and avoidable’ delay in the assessment of a ‘talented’ 18-year-old from Carlisle who died after struggling with anxiety and self-medication issues.
