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BBC News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Cockermouth Old Courthouse owner denies removing support pillars
The owner of a historic courthouse has denied accusations he removed pillars from the building before it collapsed into a rear section of Cockermouth Old Courthouse fell into the River Cocker in Cumbria in 2023 and the Grade II-listed building has yet to be MP for Penrith and Solway, Markus Campbell-Savours, claimed in Parliament the building's owner ignored advice about removing the support pillars and now wants the taxpayer to foot a repair bill of between £1m and £ Old Courthouse's owner, Samiul Ahmed, said he did not remove the pillars and said he only wanted support from the council. The Old Courthouse is about 190 years old and has not been used since its collapse meant a nearby bridge had to be closed to traffic over safety concerns, leading to weeks of disruption through Cockermouth. Campbell-Savours also claimed the damage to the building had led to an increased risk of flooding in the town."There is clearly a responsibility on the Environment Agency to reduce flooding risks in the town but right now they are being impeded in their ability to do that because of the difficult access to a dangerous building," he said. But Mr Ahmed claimed the MP's comments were nothing more than a PR stunt."I didn't remove any pillars," he said."It's an investment. We bought it and we want to fix the building and get it back into use."When asked about whether he wanted the taxpayer to pay for the repairs, Mr Ahmed said: "Why would we want that? We just need support from the council."Mr Ahmed claimed he already had plans to repair the building and turn it into residential said he was unable to proceed with the plans because representatives from Cumberland Council refused to meet with him, a claim the council March 2024, the local authority said it was planning to complete the urgent works to the building and would recoup the costs from Mr earlier this year, it said it had "no plans to undertake any physical works on the building" because it remained in private ownership. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Walker who injured ankle above Crummock Water rescued
A walker with an injured ankle has been rescued by Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). Cockermouth MRT were deployed on Thursday, June 12 after receiving a call about a walker who had injured their ankle near Scale Force above Crummock Water. Upon arrival at the scene, the MRT were able to assess the casualty before they were stretchered to a waiting ambulance at Buttermere. Writing on social media, Cockermouth MRT said: "The team worked its way down the valley before heading in on foot from Buttermere. "Two team members in the vicinity were already on scene and had assessed the casualty, identifying an isolated ankle injury. The walker's ankle was splinted, then they were packaged on to a stretcher and carried to a waiting NWAS ambulance at Buttermere. "The team wishes the casualty a speedy recovery." The rescue involve 16 team members from Cockermouth MRT and lasted three hours.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Walker rescued after suffering 'severe scalp wound' on Haystacks
A walker who suffered a 'severe scalp wound' on Haystacks has been rescued by Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). Cockermouth MRT were deployed after receiving a call from Wasdale MRT on Wednesday, June 11 about a walker who had suffered a head injury on Haystacks. Upon arriving at the scene, the MRT were able to assess the walker's wound before being carried by the team to an awaiting rescue helicopter. Writing on social media, Cockermouth MRT said: "The call-out was transferred to Cockermouth and the team made its way down the valley. "Given the scarce details of the injury and potential consequences of head trauma, a HM Coastguard helicopter was requested to assist. "The Team drove via Honister to Dubs Hut before making its way on foot to the casualty. On arrival and initial assessment it was clear that it was a severe scalp wound requiring hospital care. "The casualty was treated and packaged before being carried by the Team to the waiting Rescue 936 helicopter at Inonimate Tarn." The rescue involved 17 team members from Cockermouth MRT and took two-and-a-half hours to complete.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth reopens creating 10 jobs
A brewery which shut after 200 years is making beer again with the creation of 10 jobs. Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria, was closed in November 2022 by then-owners Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC), which blamed economic site was bought by local couple Kurt and Rebecca Canfield in February, who said they were "delighted" to keep the brewery in the firm's managing director Chris France said it was a "magical time" bringing back old beer recipes and the brewery would be ready to stock pubs early next month. Mr France said: "We brewed a beer yesterday that hasn't been brewed on the site in seven years and smelling it was just wonderful."We are bringing old recipes back and it's absolutely magic."He said the plan was to offer six beers initially with "old favourites" coming back from the "Jennings' glory days". The sale of the brewery included the rights to the Jennings brand and recipes, the firm November 2024, CMBC announced it would stop selling Jennings Cumberland Ale, moving production to Staffordshire, in cask or keg versions of Jennings beer were sold by Carlsberg until March, when the rights to the brand were transferred to the as a family concern in 1828, the original Jennings brewery was in the village of 1874, having outgrown the site, it moved to the banks of the river Cocker in France said in addition to selling the beer in bottles, the firm would sell the beer to pubs in casks."We do intend to bring out some new stuff so it's an exciting time for beer in Cockermouth," he said. Cumbrian water 'fundamental' Mr France also said it was "fundamental" the firm only used Cumbrian water from its on-site well."Beer is 95% water and the local water has a unique balance of salts and minerals which feeds into the taste."We can make some fantastic Cumberland ales purely because of the water that we have - it's critical."He said his small team of 10 was "passionate about beer" and hoped more jobs would be created. The brewery is currently taking orders from pubs who used to stock Jennings beer, as well as free-trade businesses. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Cockermouth GP surgery still needs to improve after CQC warning
A GP practice has been told it still needs to improve, almost a year after a watchdog issued a warning about its and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth, Cumbria, has maintained an overall rating of "requires improvement" following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).It found the practice's leadership had improved from being judged "inadequate" to "requires improvement". The same score was given for its effectiveness, however this had dropped from "good".The surgery said while the rating highlighted some areas where it had fallen short of the "high standards" it aimed to provide, it also acknowledged "many of the improvements" made. Inspectors said patients were "dissatisfied with the ability to contact the practice via telephone" and found it difficult to make they said once they got an appointment they were treated with "dignity and respect". 'Inappropriately' triaged Last year, Castlegate and Derwent Surgery was told by inspectors that its leadership had failed to establish processes to "monitor and improve the quality and safety of care provided".The new report, published last week, and based on an inspection carried out at the start of the year, said the practice team did not always understand the challenges and the needs of people and their the practice had shared an analysis of "areas of risk and areas of improvement", inspectors said they "did not see evidence of these improvements being embedded within practice"."Staff told us they were aware of conflict and issues within the established clinical team," the report said."This team was not working effectively together to create a positive, inclusive and supportive culture."Inspectors said there were issues with staffing, with patients being "inappropriately" triaged on the added: "The service did not always plan and deliver people's care and treatment with them, including what was important and mattered to them."However, they said the practice supported people to "live healthier lives" and "reduce their future needs for care and support".The surgery said it had taken the CQC's findings "very seriously" and had already implemented changes, such as a new triage system and more staff also plans to change how appointment diaries are run to increase face-to-face appointments and introduce regular quality audits.A spokesperson said: "We want to assure our patients and the wider community that we are fully committed to addressing these issues and enhancing the quality of care we deliver."They added the practice welcomed patients' feedback to improve the service."We deeply regret any distress or inconvenience caused by the issues highlighted in the CQC report," the spokesperson added. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
