Carlisle takeaway boss jailed for 15 years for having sex with underage girls
A sexual predator who paid underage girls for sex and ran a brothel from his kebab shop in Carlisle was jailed for 15 years today.
- Three-car crash in Whitehaven
- Man and pregnant daughter flee Cumbrian house fire
- Hundreds of pylons would be 'a blight' on Cumbria's landscape (50 comments)
- St Benedict’s School ‘inadequate’ says Ofsted (6 comments)
- Questions asked on nuclear industry role in setting council leader’s rise (1 comment)
- I'm not resigning, says council boss (10 comments)
- £10m harbourside plans hit by delay
- Firm set to appeal as N-waste bid rejected (3 comments)
Alan to fly the flag for Cumbria
PROUD Alan Wills from Frizington has pledged to fly the flag for Cumbria at the London Olympics after he was named in the three-man Great Britain archery team for the Games.
Bike ride to highlight baby’s rare condition
A BIGRIGG couple are aiming to highlight their daughter’s rare congenital conditions by raising cash for The Sick Children’s Trust.
One 'L' of a way to raise funds!
A ST BEES driving instructor has come up with an ‘L’ of a way to raise money for charity.
Academy pupils win Rock Challenge
WEST Lakes Academy pupils have been crowned champions of Cumbria’s Rock Challenge competition.
Giving young people a voice
JOBS, apprenticeships and transport links were some of the issues raised by Copeland’s Youth Council in a meeting with MP Jamie Reed.
Calls for a public inquiry into £1.2million stadium ‘scandal’
THERE have been angry calls for a public inquiry in the aftermath of the Pow Beck sports stadium fiasco, the cost of which already stands at £1.2 million. (14 comments)
Copeland Stadium sets out its stall
Is Copeland Stadium the location for professional rugby league at Whitehaven?
IN THE SPORTS SECTION THIS WEEK...
Whitehaven kicker Carl Rudd could become pack regular
Kicker Carl Rudd could be set for a long-term conversion to the Whitehaven pack after enjoying most of his pro career as a playmaker. Whitehaven Musical Festival
Whitehaven Musical Festival saw a whole range of winners at this year’s event. Enjoy browsing through our slideshow of pictures
Nether Wasdale's May procession and maypole dancing
Nether Wasdale held a May procession and maypole dancing on Saturday 5th May. Spectators enjoyed the colourful procession in the May sunshine.
Whitehaven Fun Run in May 1988
Hundreds of people enjoyed a great day in the hot sunshine at the Whitehaven News and Whitehaven Rotary Club fun run which was held in Castle Park on Sunday May 1st 1988.
Eskdale Fete in August 1985
Eskdale Fete was opened by Chris Bonington during August 1985. Despite the wet weather crowds braved the rain to enjoy the many activities held at the Outward Bound Mountain School .They included Punch and Judy, abseilling, mountain rescue demonstrations and parachute jumping.
You Say
Why stand for election if you cannot weather the storm..?
CATCH up with views and comments from readers in this week's Letters Page. And if you wish to send a letter, write to letters.wn@whitehaven-news.co.uk 
A HORDE of young Vikings raided a Millom primary school. 
A WEST Cumbrian charity has turned a spelling error into a triumph. 
HENSINGHAM hosted a series of community events last weekend. 
DAZZLING young Welsh soprano Gwawr Edwards will join Whitehaven Male Voice Choir for their annual concert next month. 
