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BBC News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Carlisle hospital worker killed in crash was 'loved by many'
A 51-year-old hospital worker killed in a crash was "deeply loved by many", his family have Carey, of Kirkbride, Cumbria, died when his motorcycle crashed with a car on the B5307, near Fingland on Friday, Cumbria Police Carey worked at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary and was a a tribute to him, his family said he was a "cherished friend". They said: "Will was a devoted husband to Caroline, a dearly loved dad to Holly and Robert, a much-loved son of Peter and Susan and an adored brother of Daniel and the late Ben."He was a cherished friend and colleague at Carlisle's hospital."We are utterly devastated by his loss, but take comfort in knowing how deeply loved he was, by so many."We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who helped him at the time of the accident." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health trust seeks new governors to help shape future of care
People across the county are being asked to put themselves forward to help shape the future of healthcare. This is because the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is looking for new public and staff governors to join its Governors' Council. NCIC is responsible for both acute and community services, including maternity, stroke, and A&E services at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital. It also runs community hospitals and services throughout the county. There are 11 vacancies in the public constituency and five in the staff constituency. The vacancies in the public constituency are in: Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, Furness and South Lakeland, and North East England and Yorkshire. The vacancies for the staff constituency are in Allerdale and Copeland, Carlisle and Eden, and Furness and South Lakeland. Successful candidates will be able to attend regular council meetings with members of the board of directors and committee meetings on the appointment of non-executive directors. Carlisle Governor, Tracy Ward recently attended the NHS Providers Governor Focus Conference. She said: "I felt that this was a highly valuable experience. "I learned a lot about the direction forward for the NHS and the 10-Year Plan. "As a governor, I felt valued and part of a national body of volunteers giving their time and expertise to hold those responsible for our health and well-being accountable. "Governors were seen as part of the solution to issues that trusts faced." Steven Morgan, chairman at NCIC, said: "Governors have an important role to play in helping to shape and monitor the Trust's services. "They are information conduits informing their constituents about what is happening in the Trust and informing Trust management about what the public thinks about our service and our plans and initiatives. "They are appointed to represent the interests and views of our members and of the public. "Governors bring valuable insights and experiences to our services and ensure that the NHS is accountable to its local population." Two online Governor Awareness sessions, including presentations from the returning officer (CES) and the Trust, will take place on July 23 and 30 from 2pm to 3.30pm. The informative sessions will cover the Governor Election Process and the overall role and responsibilities of a Governor. Deadline for the submission of completed nomination forms is 5pm on Friday, August 6. For more information visit:
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car crashes into railings near the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle
A CAR crashed into railings in the Newtown Road area, near the Cumberland Infirmary, this morning. Carlisle Police say they received reports at around 8:27 am this morning (Tuesday, July 8). No injuries have been reported, and the incident is said to have caused some congestion initially. A spokesperson for the NCIC said: 'We understand it was on the approach road from Newtown Road up to the hospital. 'It does not appear to have caused any major issues and is all clear now.'
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man described as 'pillar of his community' admits drink driving
A STONEMASON who crashed his car into a metal bridge near Langwathby was still more than twice the drink drive limit five hours later. At Carlisle's Rickergate court, 36-year-old Lee Forster, whose lawyer described him as a 'pillar of the community' in Hunsonby where he lives, admitted drink driving and failing to report an accident. Prosecutor Diane Jackson described what happened. Police were called to the scene of an accident near Langwathby shortly after midnight on March 31. The officers found the defendant's damaged Nissan car abandoned and blocking the A686 after it had crashed into the metal river bridge.. 'The car had sustained significant front offside damage,' said Mrs Jackson. The car was blocking the road. Its airbags had deployed, and the front offside wheel was bent. There was also damage to the road surface and scratches to bridge metalwork. Inside the car, police found several cans of lager, some of them open. Officers traced the car's registered keeper but also had a call from the defendant's wife, who told them her husband had crashed the car. Because there had been an accident, the police took Forster to The Cumberland Infirmary. 'On route, he made the comment to officers, saying: 'I'll tell you what – I'll never ever drink drive as I did tonight,' continued Mrs Jackson. It was five hours before an alcohol blood test could be conducted. It showed Forster was a little over twice the legal limit. There were no relevant convictions on the defendant's record, his last offence being a vehicle theft in 2010. The prosecutor added that the offence was aggravated by Forster being under the influence of alcohol. Lewis Hazeldine, defending, said the defendant accepted his actions were entirely unacceptable and he recognised the danger that drink driving causes. The lawyer said: 'He'd been drinking that day with a friend, which is itself out of character. In relation to the cans of lager in the car, Mr Forster had a passenger and he was the person drink the lager. The defendant accepted he made a 'stupid mistake.' Forster had never intended to evade responsibility, but his phone had a flat battery and thus it was his wife who had called the police when he arrived home. Mr Hazeldine added that Forster had been a successful stonemason for more than 20 years and the inevitable driving ban on him – living as he does in a village with few transport links – would have a big impact. The lawyer added: 'Clearly, he is a hardworking man who is a pillar of his community, who regularly helps at his church and local swimming pool. He has shown clear and genuine remorse.' Imposing a fine of £1,250 and an 18-month ban, the lead magistrate told the defendant: 'This was a very serious collision. You were very lucky that nobody was hurt. "The alcohol in your [system], even after five hours, was dangerously high. You had a passenger in the car.' The defendant must also pay a £500 victim surcharge and £85 costs. He was offered a drink driver rehabilitation course, which if completed by a deadline will reduce his ban by 18 weeks. The defendant's blood alcohol was recorded as 189mcg per 100mls of blood. The legal limit is 80mcg.
