The robot, created by Forth in Cumbria, will be used to remotely disinfect areas of the Gen2 training centre in Workington ahead of its reopening on Monday.

A disinfecting robot built in Cumbria is preparing for students return

The Government funding aims to support urban regeneration, skills development and improve connectivity in small cities and towns.

Carlisle and Workington to receive £43 million from the Towns Fund

Five GP surgeries clubbed together to run the hub, for one day only, at the local leisure centre in Workington.

Covid: More than 1,200 people vaccinated in nine hours in Workington

Mark Huddart, 29, was carrying an axe and 34-year-old Brian Holliday a crow bar as they entered the McColl’s shop on Harrington Road last year.

Two armed robbers who targeted Workington shop jailed for four years

A CrowdFunding page has raised more than £37,000 for the family of Cameron Taylor.

Thousands raised for family of man who died in Lillyhall incident 

Tributes have been paid to a Maryport man who died in a collision on Monday.

Man, 74, dies in Workington crash 

Workington Rotary Club lost one of their former Presidents to the virus back in April. The club is urging the public to sit up and take note of restrictions

Cruel reality of coronavirus as Workington remembers one of its own

A dangerous driver has been jailed after careering out of control at speed and causing injuries, extensive damage and the death of a puppy.‬‪

Dangerous driver who killed puppy in Workington is jailed

The old one had been used to deliver hundreds of emergency food parcels during the height of lockdown. 

Emergency food parcel centre gets a delivery of its own

A Workington man spared prison last year for attacking two kitchen work colleagues has now been jailed for assaulting a police constable and a train conductor.‬‪

Workington man jailed for assaulting police officer and train conductor

A 48-year-old was arrested and remains in custody. Officers are still trying to find the second man involved in the incident. 

Arrest made after man 'assaulted with metal pole' in Workington

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.

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