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A group of community members pose for a photo, standing in a line around the new defibrillator. The device consists of a yellow pole holding a solar panel, and another device to generate electricity. Standing immediately on the left-hand side of the defibrillator is a woman dressed in a paramedic uniform, while opposite her is the Mayor of Workington.

Solar-powered defibrillator installed in tiny hamlet

The hamlet, which has fewer than 100 homes, has no power point available for a traditional device.

Police mugshot of Kieran Winder, of Hunday Court, Workington, who has been jailed for attacking his ex-partner and helping to break into a property while the owners slept inside. He has brown hair which is combed over to the side and is wearing a serious expression.

Violent offender jailed for assaulting ex-partner

Kieran Winder, 32, has 45 offences on his criminal record dating back to 2007, a court hears.

An aerial CGI of how the Cumberland Sports Village could look. A large pitch is marked out for rugby with a high, single-tiered stand along the far touchline. Smaller covered stands are at one end and on the opposite touchline, while an uncovered stand sits at the other end of the pitch.

Plans revealed for football and rugby stadium

The 3,700-capacity stadium will provide a home for Workington's football and rugby teams.

A street view of the Chapel Bank Engineering building in Workington. It's a large white building with green windows. There's a road and car park in front of the building and a large hill behind it.

Engineering firm closes with the loss of 130 jobs

Workington Engineering had "no option" but to cease trading, administrators say.

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.