Trial of man who denies murder and a sexual assault gets underway
A CROWN Court jury was today sworn in for the trial of a 50-year-old Whitehaven man who has denied murdering a woman and sexually assaulting her.
St Bees man Lewis Knight on trial accused of manslaughter
A MAN has gone on trial accused of unlawfully killing another man who died six days after he was allegedly punched in the ribs during a row over a debt.
Fleeing driver left his passenger with life-changing injuries
A MOTORIST who drove dangerously as he fled from the police caused a terrifying head-on crash, leaving his passenger with life changing injuries.
Trial date set for 15-year-old accused of raping girls multiple times
A CROWN court jury is to decide the case of a 15-year-old south Cumbrian boy who has been accused of multiple rapes against two girls.
Motorist who called the police about damage to his car was over drug drive limit
A MOTORIST who called the police to report his passenger for allegedly damaging his car was tested for cocaine – and found to be over the imit.
Man who murdered Carlisle mum had history of attacking women
A CARING Carlisle mum who worked with homeless people was murdered by a drunk boyfriend with a history of using violence on his partners.
Murder victim had 'the gentlest and kindest of hearts'
THE devastating impact of Ruth Baker’s untimely death was spelled out in a series of victim impact statements made by her family.
'Grooming gang' claim by man convicted of abducting teenager from care home
A MIDDLE-AGED man told a court he abducted a vulnerable girl from her Cumbrian care home because she was about to travel to Manchester to meet an adult sex grooming gang.
Judge likens case of driver who lied about speeding to ex-MP's case in 2013
A MOTORIST whose vehicle was caught on camera breaking the speed limit on the A66 at Stainmore filled out an official form that falsely told the police his wife was at the wheel of the car.
Exclusive Voyeur case highlights 'absence of regulation with Family Court helpers'
THE case of a convicted voyeur who advertised his services as a paid supporter for people involved in Family Court proceedings has prompted a Carlisle judge to highlight the system’s lack of regulation.
