Sue Hayman is one of 36 people to be named on the honours list marking the Prime Minister’s first year in office.

Former Workington MP Sue Hayman given peerage

Leon Blaney was pronounced dead after police and paramedics attended his home in Salterbeck, Workington. His brother, Sean, faces one charge which alleges that he murdered the 39-year-old between June 21 and 24.

Man allegedly killed by brother found dead in bed by elderly mum

A 37-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in Salterbeck

A Workington couple hosted a virtual wedding ceremony after their big day was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Cumbrian couple host virtual wedding live from their living room

Peter Turner, 80, committed the offences more than 20 years ago while working at  a parish in Cumbria.

Former Workington monk admits sexually abusing three boys

Officers say the deaths are being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

Investigations continue after two bodies found in a house in west Cumbria

The bodies of a man an a woman have been found at a house in Workington.

Two found dead at house in Workington

Vandals have caused thousands of pounds' worth of damage at Northside speedway track in Workington over Christmas.

Vandals trash Workington speedway track

The B5297 Oxford Street in Workington is currently closed. High winds have caused a building roof to become unsafe.

Major road in Workington closed by high winds

Matt Taylor travels through the constituency, questioning each candidate about why voters should choose them.

Constituency profile: Workington

A man and a woman were left with serious injuries and taken to the Cumberland Infirmary after they were attacked with a knife and axe. 

Man charged in connection with knife and axe attack

Gerard 'Ged' Doran, who has Alzheimers, was last seen in the Garnet Crescent area at Salterbeck, on Thursday 11 July.

Police ask public to help in search for missing 91-year-old

British Steel had been seeking financial support from the Government, saying it faced a number of Brexit related issues.

Hundreds of Cumbrian jobs at risk as British Steel goes into receivership

Rugby chiefs have prepared a World Cup 'plan B' in case new Workington stadium is delayed. 

'Plan B' for Workington world cup stadium

Plans have been lodged for a new stadium in Workington that will host 2021 Rugby League World Cup matches.

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