COMPUTER equipment at Penrith library was used to forge a letter purportedly giving those who had it authority to sell scrap metal at a site run by Network Rail at Sykes Foot Crossing, near Carlisle, a court heard.

AN Eden man hasadmitted being a “social” drug dealer.

A STUDENT has lost her licence and will be forced to sell her car after being caught drink-driving in Penrith.

A PENRITH man has been remanded in custody, ahead of his committal to crown court.

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POLICE officers from Eden combined with colleagues from other counties in an operation targeted at thieves operating in rural areas.

WITH a series of roadworks planned across Eden over the coming months, the Herald has teamed up with Cumbria County Council to give a regular guide to where work will be taking place. Disruption is likely at the following locations over the coming week:

CUMBRIA Highways is seeking a temporary road closure of the B6260 at Tebay Bridge on 18th April for inspection work.

CLIBURN Ladies’ Club president Joan Hodgson welcomed 14 members and introduced Edith Goulding, saying she hoped she would become a member.

JUDGE Jim Blackett-Ord died at his home at Helbeck Hall, near Brough, on Tuesday at the age of 90.