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A PENRITH man who has admitted two serious drug crimes involving cocaine committed his second dealing offence because he was under pressure from…

A Cumbrian drug dealer claimed he smoked 40 joints a day after he and his pal were caught with cannabis worth almost £2,500.

A CARLISLE man panicked and drove away from police after being reported missing by concerned relatives.

A CONVICTED sex offender with a long history of court order breaches went “off the grid” for a month after being released from custody.

A YOUNG motorist who sped off from the police in Carlisle city centre was over the drink drive limit.

A MAN accused of twice assaulting a woman in Longtown, north of Carlisle, has had his case sent to the city’s crown court.

A MAN accused of twice assaulting a woman in Longtown, north of Carlisle, has had his case sent to the city’s crown court.

A south Cumbrian man accused of assaulting a Longtown woman twice has had his case sent to Carlisle Crown Court.

A north Cumbrian woman caught drink driving after a minor accident has been given sentenced by a court.

Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Colin McKenna said it was unbelievable how fast the house burned. But nothing could stop the blaze which reached into the sky and could be seen from across town. McKenna speculated that its wooden construction and interior plywood panels had fuelled the flames. One person was treated for smoke inhalation at Wairarapa Hospital as a result of the fire. PIERS FULLER/Stuff A neighbour was lucky her facing wall was made of concrete. The fire melted the gut...