‘I have nothing to hide’ – Man insists sex was consensual in ongoing rape trial
A MAN on trial for allegedly plying a woman with alcohol and then raping her has described the allegation as an ‘absolute fantasy’.
Millom Man on trial for alleged rape of female friend
A MAN accused of raping his next-door neighbour has gone on trial.
Dog owners urged to keep dogs on a lead after livestock worrying and theft reports
DOG owners have been urged to keep their dogs on a lead in the countryside after reports of livestock worrying and theft in Cumbria.
‘Festive Santa Paws’ – Photographer snapping families and their dogs this Xmas time
A FREELANCE photographer is producing festive portraits of families and their dogs this Christmas time as part of the National Trust’s inaugural Santa Paws Festive Photo Shoot.
'He took advantage of me’ – Victim tells court in rape trial involving Millom man
A BARRISTER has cross-examined an alleged victim who has accused her neighbour of raping her.
‘Unhealthy relationship’ – Man sentenced for breaching child abduction warning notice
A MAN has escaped an immediate term of imprisonment after he breached a child abduction warning notice.
‘Leave Mummy alone’ – Man jailed for strangling ex-partner and making death threats
A MAN has been jailed after he intentionally strangled and assaulted his former girlfriend and repeatedly made threats to kill her and her daughter if they called the police.
Man, 42, who attempted to befriend woman is jailed for sexual assault and stalking
A MAN has been jailed and prohibited from entering the county upon his release.
Police operation results in over 250 cannabis plants being seized in past week
OVER 250 cannabis plants have been taken off the streets of Barrow in the last week in Cumbria Police’s latest efforts to crack down on the war on drugs.
Tragedy of 'animal-lover' veterinary nurse who took her own life
A REGISTERED veterinary nurse took her own life by overdosing on anxiety tablets, an inquest has heard.
