Olympic torch relay: Appleby
Olympic torch relay: Appleby
Cumbria police: Appleby Horse fair successful
Cumbria police have said the Appleby Horse fair has been successful.
Appleby horse fair begins
The Appleby horse fair has officially begun.
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Medieval pilgrim badge found in Appleby
A medieval silver pilgrim badge has been found in a garden in Bolton, near Appleby.
The 15th century badge, commemorating St George, is now being held by The Friends of Penrith and Eden Museum.
Dr. Sydney Chapman is the Curator of the museum, he said:
“The badge has been valued at £400 by the Treasure Valuation Committee and thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Museum it has been purchased and added to our current displays.
“The badge shows the Saint on horseback with a sword in his right hand raised above his head; beneath the feet of his horse lies the dragon.
"The cult of St. George flourished in England in the 15 Century in particular when pilgrims would visit St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, which held the relic of the Saint's heart.”
People can now view the pilgrim badge for free at the Penrith and Eden Museum.
Robbery update
Cumbria Police are continuing to investigate a robbery in Appleby, where a 61-year-old man was tied up and threatened.
Police were called to Station Road, at around 8.45pm last Friday (November 23rd).
The victim, a scrap metal dealer, was attacked by three men dressed in balaclavas and dark clothing, who entered the house wielding what’s described as baseball bats.
The man was tied up and assaulted but managed to escape and raise the alarm.
– Detective Chief Inspector Lee Johnson, Cumbria Police"The offenders fled and witnesses identified a vehicle - a green Ford Focus Estate - believed to have been involved in the offence, registration number S722 ABR.
"Also seen, one of the offenders was described as a white male, in his early 20s, approximately 5ft 8”, of slim build with short yellow/blond hair.
“From police inquiries, we have managed to seize the aforementioned vehicle in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
"Inquiries as regards the ownership, usage and locations visited by the vehicle are on-going to identify the offenders."
– Detective Chief Inspector Lee Johnson, Cumbria Police"There are similarities between this offence and the robbery that took place in Kendal on October 2, when a home at Castle Oval in Kendal was broken into and four males wearing masks entered the property.
"They tied the victims up and after making a thorough search of the house, made off with thousands of pounds worth of cash and various other items.
“I’d like to hear from witnesses who saw anybody acting suspiciously in and around Appleby between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Friday, November 23, and also anyone who saw the green Ford Focus Estate car."
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Appleby attack
Detectives are investigating a robbery in Appleby. A 61 year old man was tied up and threatened.
The robbery happened on Friday 23rd November at 8:45 pm at a house in Station Road, Appleby.
Andy Burn has the full report:
Armed robbery in Appleby: Witnesses sought
Detectives are investigating a robbery in Appleby. A 61 year old man was tied up and threatened.
The robbery happened on Friday 23rd November at 8:45 pm at a house in Station Road, Appleby.
Three men entered the house carrying weapons, they tied up the man, threatened him and demanded money.
The victim managed to escape and raise the alarm and the offenders fled the scene.
All of the offenders were dressed in dark clothing and were wearing balaclavas and gloves at the time.
The victim was left very distressed and upset by the ordeal.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Johnson said:
– DCI Lee Johnson“This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and we are making a number of enquiries of establish who was involved.
“We believe the offenders used a Green Ford Focus to drive to the location and we would appeal to anyone who seen this vehicle in the area to get in contact so that we can trace their movements.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carlisle CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Petition against bank closure
Rural campaigners fighting to save their local branch of HSBC say they'll continue their battle. The bank, which describes itself as the "world's local bank" says the Appleby branch will close on November 30th because the number of people using it has fallen significantly over the past few years.
At a public meeting a unanimous decision was taken to continue to try to make HSBC change its mind. Local people see the closure as being symptomatic of a wider loss of rural services.
They fear that older people in particular will suffer if the bank accounts are switched to Penrith or Kirkby Stephen, both around half an hour away by car.
They say many older people are not so willing or able to use Internet banking. A petition containing more than two thousand signatures has been gathered to oppose the planned closure.
Appleby woman found dead in a car near Shap
Cumbria Police have identified a woman found dead in a car in Shap. She was 56 and from Appleby and had been reported as missing.
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Two die after car falls from bridge in Cumbria
Two people have died after the car they were in left the road and fell from a bridge in Cumbria.
Emergency services were called to Hoff Beck, near Appleby yesterday afternoon (Saturday 30 June) where they found the car upside down.
The man and woman, who have not been named, were declared dead at the scene.
Air Ambulance called after car falls from road
The emergency services are at the scene of an accident near Appleby, Cumbria where they're trying to rescue two people trapped in their car.
The air ambulance responded to reports that the car came off a bridge on near Hoff on the B6260 and was resting upside down in water below.
The road, that runs between Appleby and Orton, has been closed.
Olympic torch relay: Appleby
Olympic torch relay: Appleby
Read the full storyHundreds line the streets to welcome the torch
Thousands line the streets of Appleby as the torch edges closer. Hundreds of children from local schools have turned out, as well two very enthusiastic street performers.
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