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A general view of the leisure centre in Workington. The new building has dark cladding on one side and windows across the side where the main entrance is.

Solar panels 'to cut leisure centre running costs'

The extra power from Workington Leisure Centre will be sold to the National Grid, the council says.

Police photo of Jack Lowrey, 21, who attempted to get away from police by driving at just 10mph. He was handed an immediate 12 month prison sentence.

Driver jailed after 10mph police pursuit

A court hears the 21-year-old had to have his tyres punctured by a police stinger to make him stop.

A picture of Cain Pears holding a football trophy and wearing a medal with a red ribbon around his neck. He has short dark blond hair and is smiling.

Pedestrian who died after being hit by car named

Cain Pears, 20, was a "talented footballer" who "touched so many lives", his family say.

Thomas Parker being led into court. He has short brown hair and a beard and is wearing a red jacket and white shirt issued by the court. He is being held on the shoulder by an Indonesian man who works for the court.

British man faces jail in Indonesia on drug charge

Thomas Parker appears in court in Bali for allegedly receiving a package of MDMA.

Mike Starkie sits in front of the teal set of BBC Politics North wearing a beige suit, dusty blue shirt and a vibrant patterned pocket handkerchief.

Renewed calls to bring back shelved road dualling

Plans to widen the A66, which links Scotch Corner and Workington, are currently on hold.

Leigh Taylor (left) and his black cocker spaniel-cross dog Taco stand beside Dr Patrick Duncan, who is wearing his GNAAS uniform. They are all standing on a helipad in front of a white, yellow and green air ambulance.

Brewery blast survivor reunited with doctor

Leigh Taylor says an air ambulance service was the "first link in the chain" which saved his life.

Stuart Hall. He is standing in a park and is wearing a grey bomber jacket and blue shirt. He has short grey hair and is wearing black-rimmed glasses.

'Infected blood has ruined my life for 40 years'

Stuart Hall, from Cumbria, suffers from long-term health issues after contracting hepatitis C.

Andrew Caine, is smiling at the camera in a black suit jacket, white shirt and grey waistcoat and tie. He has short blonde hair. He is standing at the bottom of a staircase and there are shrubs and trees behind him.

Tribute to veteran killed in Easter Sunday crash

Cumbria Police appeals for witnesses after the crash on the A66 Stainburn bypass.

A library image of blue lights flashing on top of a white police car.

Man dies in crash with road closed for hours

Police say the man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Workington.