Abbott to get Ian Harte transfer cash to spend on Carlisle Utd squad

Ian Harte knew he was on his way to Reading as early as last Saturday, the former Carlisle United defender has claimed.

Rugby union

Cumbrian Steve Borthwick pledges England return

Cumbrian Steve Borthwick has vowed to reclaim his England shirt by powering Saracens to glory.

Golf latest

Cumbrian golf ace fighting to retain European Tour card

Gary Lockerbie won’t have to look far for inspiration when he renews his fight to hang on to his European Tour card at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland today.

Angling latest

Boy angler, 11, lands 13lb carp at Whins pond

Five minutes into Tuesday evening’s match at Whins pond 11-year-old Josh Wardman hooked a into a double figure common carp on his boilie and PVA bag rig.

Bowls latest

Cumbria stages Commonwealth Games warm-up

The Commonwealth Games squad, which includes Cumbria’s Stuart Airey, will be playing a regional test match against the North of England at Wigton this weekend and there should be some interesting play.

Motorsport

Classic Weekend was top class show by Wigton Motor Club

Wigton Motor Club's Classic Weekend was swathed in hot sun and was an outstanding success, both for the Saturday Rose and Thistle run which attracted over 70 cars for the tour of the Borders, and the Dalemain House Classic Car Show on Sunday.