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27-04-2025
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Historic 'Blue Peter' steam engine pictured passing through Cumbria
A historic steam locomotive was pictured travelling down the Cumbrian coast line on Saturday afternoon. The historic 60532 'Blue Peter' steam locomotive was pictured in West Cumbria as it carried passengers on a historic rail tour. Built in 1948 by Arthur Peppercorn, the iconic locomotive gained national fame in the 1970s when the children's TV show, Blue Peter, led a campaign to restore the locomotive to its former glory. The locomotive has recently undergone another restoration and overhaul and returned to active service last year. Blue Peter is no stranger to Cumbria and has been undertaking historic rail tours in the county since the 1990s. 60532 Blue Peter in West Cumbria (Image: Phil Waldron) Cumbria's stunning scenery, position on the west coast mainline and being the home of the world-famous Settle-Carlisle lines make it a favourite for rail tourists. Earlier this month, Blue Peter was held at Wigton after a series of wildfires broke out in close proximity to the train line following another steam train passing through the vicinity. READ MORE: Cumbria to host historic rail tours throughout 2025 | News and Star Cumbria has welcomed many iconic locomotives over the past few years including the Flying Scotsman, the Sir Nigel Gresley and the Tangmere. Blue Peter and a number of other historic locomotives are set to return to Cumbria over the Summer.
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11-04-2025
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Three arrested in Cumbria Police crackdown on drug driving
Three people have been arrested as part of a new police crackdown on drug driving. On Wednesday, April 9, an unmarked police vehicle spotted a driver on his mobile phone, entering the M6. He was spotted driving erratically, including swerving onto the hard shoulder. He was stopped between junctions 42 and 43 and arrested after failing a drug wipe for cannabis. He also received a Traffic Offence Report for being on his mobile phone – putting him on nine penalty points. He was released under investigation to allow time for blood test results. Also on Wednesday morning, officers stopped a Ford Fiesta in Bolton Street in Workington. The driver failed a drugs wipe and was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. He was released under investigation to allow time for blood test results. On April 10, officers were in Keswick when they stopped the driver of a Mini on suspicion that it was being driven without insurance. Officers also conducted a roadside drugs wipe, which the driver failed for cocaine. The driver, aged 19, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and driving without insurance. He was released under investigation to allow time for blood test results. Operation Spotlight is running throughout April, with Cumbria Police carrying out a combination of enforcement activity, as well as engagement and educational work aimed at raising awareness of the most common dangerous road behaviours - the Fatal Four. Speeding, using a mobile phone at the wheel, not wearing a seatbelt and driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs make up the Fatal Four. READ MORE: Plans submitted for 112 new homes in Brampton, Cumbria | News and Star Cumbria's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: 'It's absolutely unacceptable to drive dangerously. 'The Fatal Four are the most common causes of deaths on our roads so we all need to take responsibility around how we drive and ensure we are driving safely and to the conditions of the roads. 'I'm really pleased to see Cumbria Police shining a spotlight on the Fatal Four and holding motorists to account for not only endangering themselves but also other innocent road users.'
