Inquest: Eight-year-old boy died in rabbit shooting incident on farm
AN inquest into the death of an eight-year old boy from Frizington who was killed during a shooting expedition has been suspended pending police investigations.
Mum died after being found under duvet shivering in house with no heating - inquest
A MUM of two died in hospital ten days after being admitted by a doctor who found her to be in living in 'considerable squalor' at her house in Flimby.
Bakery chain to open new town centre branch as plans submitted
A BRANCH of Greggs could soon be rolling into Cleator Moor town centre after the company submitted a planning application.
Retired lecturer, 79, took his own life after return of polio symptoms - inquest
A RETIRED university lecturer took his own life at his home in Ulverston due to suffering from the 'progressive and incurable' effects of a childhood disease, an inquest has heard.
Factory to double size of processing building despite 'legacy of complaints'
A PLANNING application of a 'sensitive nature' submitted by a factory complex near Penrith to double the size of one of its processing buildings has been given the green light.
Town centre petrol station set for revamp and shop extension
A PETROL station and shop in Penrith could be set for a revamp after an application was lodged with council planners.
Former gold mine worker drowned after falling into water at Marina - inquest
A F steel rigger who had lived a 'colourful life' died after falling into the water at Whitehaven Marina on the way to his boat where he lived with his dogs, an inquest has heard.
'Very unhelpful' NHS Trust criticised by coroner at window cleaner's inquest
A CORONER has paid tribute to the family of a ‘terribly missed’ window cleaner from Gretna who died in hospital in Carlisle after being admitted for a stroke.
'More than just a business' - village pub faces planning setback due to noise
A POPULAR village pub near Penrith and 'focal point' for the community has received a been knocked back in its bid to retain equipment it needs to operate as a restaurant.
