Page 2 - Scalegate Road News Today

A CASH-STRAPPED Carlisle man illegally claimed £24,000 in benefits because drugs criminals put him under pressure settle a debt, a court heard.

A CRIMINAL was allowed to set up a cannabis farm at the home of Carlisle man whose terminally ill father used the drug to ease his pain.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 30 of Carlisle’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

An out-of-control dog has bitten a six-year-old's face in Carlisle.

Police are investigating a crime in which a dog was dangerously out of control and injured a child.

A TWENTY month driving ban has been handed to a Carlisle motorist who failed to give police a blood specimen when he was suspected of an offence.

PLANS are being drawn-up for a major 10,000 home housing development south of Carlisle.

FOR this weeks nostalgia, we looked at all things furry in our archives. We have some lovely memories of our counties pets to share.

A youth club is celebrating 15 years in business this year with a summer festival for their community.

A CARLISLE grandmother has bravely marked her 75th birthday with a courageous fundraiser for this years Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.