The three-quarters of a million pound development will increase the amount of cargo that can be stored at the site.

New customs warehouse opens at Port of Workington

A dangerous driver who crashed into a brick wall after a 105mph chase is spared jail. 

Dangerous driver who crashed into a brick wall after police chase is spared jail

The incident happened overnight between 7 and 8 May on Shore Road, Salterbeck.

Police appeal after jewellery, electronics and cash stolen in Workington

It was recently announced that Carlisle United legend Danny Grainger will be returning to Workington Reds as manager.

'We want to get out of this league' - Manager of Workington Reds 

The club announced on Tuesday 3 May that it would not be renewing his contract.

Workington Reds manager Chris Willcock set to leave club

Leyland National 'super buses' were first introduced to West Cumbria 50 years ago. Their beloved status is being celebrated this Bank Holiday weekend.

First person on Leyland National buses recreates journey from 50 years ago

The traditional mass ball game, with few rules, is back on for the first time in three years. The series is tied 1-1 ahead of the final match.

All to play for as Workington gets set for Uppies and Downies finale 

The West Cumbria tradition known as 'Uppies and Downies' kicks off today.

'Uppies and Downies' returns to Workington after two year break

Police were called at 1.21am Monday 28 March following concerns for the welfare of a 34-year-old man.

Man in critical condition after suspected serious assault

The crash involved a Kia, Mini Cooper, Vauxhall Corsa and a Toyota Aygo and left the middle-aged woman and another driver, a man in his 90s, hurt.

Woman airlifted to the RVI with serious injuries in four vehicle crash

Our Political Correspondent rounds up the week's biggest stories involving our region and its representatives at Westminster.

The varied impacts the war in Ukraine may have in our region

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Northern are urging the criminals to get medical attention after potentially being exposed to asbestos.

Vandals told to get medical advice after Cumbria train station break-in

Abbie Carruthers has seen off more than 800 people to progress in the Formula Woman competition. The 26-year-old grew up racing at Cumbria Kart Racing Club.

Meet the Workington woman who could be the next female motor racing champion

27/01/22. Members of a drugs gang sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court today. Top row: Shaun Doyle, Jacob Hughes-O’Brien, Thomas Jameson. Bottom row: James Postlethwaite and Karen Pullin. Cumbria Constabulary mugshots.

Three men from Liverpool and a man and a woman from Cumbria have been sent to prison over the plot. Two other Cumbrians received suspended sentences.

Five jailed for county lines plot to bring class A drugs to Cumbria

The team are now looking to gain Criminal Behaviour Orders or Civil Injunctions on those repeatedly causing issues.

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