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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Workington Leisure Centre solar panels 'to cut running costs'
Solar panels have been installed on a leisure centre as part of efforts to reduce costs and protect the Leisure Centre in Cumbria has been fitted with 160kW panels, which will provide about 20% of the site's electricity installation is expected to save money on running costs and generate income by exporting electricity back into the National Grid during periods of low Council's executive member for vibrant and healthy places, Anne Quilter, said the solar panels were one way the council was working to "build a greener, more sustainable future for [its] communities". She said their installation also aligned with the Labour-led local authority's "commitment to tackling the climate emergency and building environmental resilience" across the solar panels were paid for using capital grant funding from the Sport England Swimming Pool Support Fund, which also helped to pay for panels at The Sands Centre in Carlisle. Tom Rice, partnership manager at Greenwich Leisure Limited, which runs the centre, said: "One of our key priorities is to futureproof leisure facilities across [the area] and champion environmental resilience."He said the cost savings made from selling electricity back to the grid would be reinvested back into the leisure centre. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cumbria driver jailed after 10mph police pursuit
A man who attempted to get away from police by driving at just 10mph has been handed an immediate 12 month prison Lowrey was spotted driving erratically through parts of Cumbria on the evening of 11 January as if "under the influence of something", Carlisle Crown Court a 16-minute "chase", the 21-year-old drove slowly with his lights off before having his tyres punctured by a police stinger and being forced to stop against a who had been given 16 months in February 2024 for threatening to kill someone while holding scissors to their throat, admitted dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking. Previously of Distington but currently of no fixed abode, he also admitted to failing to provide a specimen and having no insurance or will also be banned from driving for 36 months after his release and will have to take an extended test before getting behind the wheel again. The incident began when Lowrey took a red Ford Focus courtesy vehicle without his family's had initially attracted the attention of officers while sitting in the vehicle on Moorclose Road in Workington, before then heading south towards Whitehaven where the blue light pursuit his arrest, he was taken to a police station where he refused to co-operate and shouted barrister told the court how he had gone "out of control" and started to use alcohol to cope after his father was handed a lengthy jail term in sentence, Judge Nicholas Barker said he had "little hesitation" in finding that Lowrey was "heavily intoxicated" during what "was a determined attempt, by you, to evade the police". Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cumbrian man handed Bali prison sentence for drug offence
A British man has been handed a 10-month prison sentence in Indonesia for drug Parker, 32 and from Workington in Cumbria, was found guilty of failing to report drug-related crimes to the police in was arrested after being found in possession of a package, which was addressed to him, and contained more than 1kg (2.3lbs) of MDMA, also known as had called for Parker to be sentenced to one year's imprisonment but judges handed him a lighter sentence because they said he had shown admission, remorse and an acknowledgment of guilt for failing to report the incident. The 10-month prison term will be reduced to reflect the time he has already spent in detention since his arrest in sentence is significantly lighter than the maximum for drug-related offences in the country, which can include the death his legal counsel, Parker said he had accepted the decision of the Denpasar District Court and would not appeal against the verdict. However, his lawyer, Edward Pangkahila had argued his client should have been found not guilty."We think 10 months is still too harsh," Mr Pangkahila said, adding: "He should've been released, as the evidence against him wasn't strong. "But what else can we do; he's already been detained."Honestly, he's deeply hurt." Prosecutor I Made Dipa Umbara is considering whether to appeal the court's decision to hand Parker a shorter sentence. He has seven days to decide whether to appeal against the ruling. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Cumbrian Padel Summer League ready to launch
THE inaugural Cumbrian Padel Summer League will launch this June, bringing regular, competitive padel to the region for the very first time. Organised by Racquet Club 24, the three-month league will run throughout the summer, with matches played weekly at the club's indoor courts in Workington. So far, 18 teams have signed up to take part in the fast-growing doubles sport, which combines elements of tennis and squash and is played in more than 100 countries. 'The response has been amazing,' said Bill Dixon, the club's founder. 'We knew there was growing interest in padel across Cumbria, but to see this many teams register in our first summer league is really exciting. The aim is to make the league inclusive, competitive, and fun.' Teams are grouped by ability, with promotion and relegation taking place at the end of each month. The league will run from June to August, with the majority of matches scheduled on Monday evenings, and a flexible rescheduling system available via the Playtomic app if all players agree. Each team will play about 12 matches across the season, with prizes awarded and the potential for a playoff event in September. The format is designed to suit both newcomers and experienced padel players. 'This league is about bringing people together from all over the county — whether they're in it to win or just want to meet other players and get better,' the organisers added. Entries close on May 28, and the league begins on Saturday, June 1. There's still time to put your team in. The cost is £100 per player for the 3 months inclusive of court fees. £200 per pair. For more information, visit or or to register your team search Workington on
BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
Man dies after being hit by a car on the A595 in Cumbria
A pedestrian has died after he was struck by a car in the early happened at about 03:20 BST on the A595 between Whitehaven and Workington, in man, aged in his 20s, was hit by a red Ford Fiesta and was pronounced dead at the scene, police Police are investigating and have asked witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
