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4 days ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Darren Shield

The aftermath of the tragic fire in Kirkby Lonsdale (Image: Eugene Kaufman) 'A very well-liked man in the community' died from smoke inhalation caused by a fire that ravaged the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale, an inquest has concluded. Ben Taylor, 45, was recovered by firefighters from his flat in the Old Market Hall on Main Street on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2024.

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

The A66 near Brough (Image: Google Maps) A JOINER who died in a crash on the A66 near Brough was more than three times over the drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard. Barry Henshaw, 38, was killed on the A66 Brough bypass on April 13, 2024, after losing control of his Vauxhall Astra while travelling from his home in Newark-on-Trent to visit family in Scotland.

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

Lee Anderson was found in Great Langdale (Image: Google Maps) AN ‘intelligent, supportive father and friend’ took his own life at a favourite Lake District hiking spot, an inquest has heard. Lee Anderson, 54, of Main Street, Staveley, was found at White Ghyll Ravine in Great Langdale on December 30, 2024, after his wife Linda Anderson became concerned when he did not answer her calls. Mrs Anderson could also see via an app that his mobile phone location had not moved.

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

Newlands Care Centre in Workington (Image: Google Maps) AN inquest has been opened into the death of a man who died from choking on food in the Workington care home where he was a resident. George William Litt, 70, died in the Newlands Care Centre in Newlands Park in Workington on April 6, 2025. Assistant Coroner for Cumbria, Margaret Taylor, outlined the known circumstances of Mr Litt's death during a hearing at the Coroner’s Court in Cockermouth on April 24.

2 weeks ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Darren Shield

West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven (Image: Archive) AN inquest into the death of a 33-year-old woman in hospital on New Year's Day has been opened. Rebecca Louise Howlett died in the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven on January 1, 2025. During a hearing at the Coroner's Court in Cockermouth on April 24, 2025, Assistant Coroner for Cumbria, Ms Margaret Taylor, outlined the currently known circumstances surrounding Ms Howlett's death.