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Mark’s print earns Best in Show prize

pearcemarkpic1a WORK by local artist Mark Pearce has been named ‘Best Print in Show’ at an open exhibition.

Last updated 14 February 2013
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Civic Hall will get by with a little help from its friends

jwinddlepic1a FRIENDS of Whitehaven Civic Hall have come together to offer their support and play for free for the under-threat venue.

Last updated 13 February 2013
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Academy art attack!

wlaartprojectpic2 CREATIVE work from a talented bunch of students has gone on display at Lowes Court Gallery, Egremomt.

Last updated 7 February 2013
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All in a Day’s work!

sdpic1a ONE of the most recognisable – and versatile – faces in British comedy will take to the stage in Whitehaven next week.

Last updated 31 January 2013
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The Drifters kick off a busy February

brendancolepic1 A BUSY February at Carlisle’s Sands Centre starts tomorrow (Friday) with legendary group The Drifters.

Last updated 31 January 2013
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Stand-up star Ardal is Rosehill bound

ardalohanlonpic1 ONE of the UK’s best-loved comedians will perform at Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, as part of a major national tour.

Last updated 24 January 2013
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No Idea to rock the O2

noideapic2 A LOCAL band are set to battle it out against the region’s best in the final of a prestigious music competition this weekend.

Last updated 24 January 2013
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Frank captures the beauty of Vietnam

vietnampix6 A STRIKING display of photographs depicting life in Vietnam has gone on display in Egremont.

Last updated 18 January 2013
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A night of magic and mayhem

morganwestpic1 TWO magicians, whose tricks stumped the legendary Penn and Teller, bring their award-winning stage show to West Cumbria next week.

Last updated 17 January 2013
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Treble treat in 2013 for stand-up comedy fans

cramsaypic1a COMEDY fans have a trio of local stand-up gigs to look forward in the first few months of 2013.

Last updated 15 January 2013
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Punk legend Diggle to play intimate Civic gig

sdigglepic1a PUNK legend Steve Diggle it set to rock Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Last updated 15 January 2013
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In the Whitehaven News - on sale now

In this week's Whitehaven News... the bingo winner who scooped £28,500, the Ofsted reports for Thornhill Nursery and Lamplugh Church of England School - and why this year's Whitehaven Festival harks back to its maritime beginnings. On sale now!

Last updated 10 January 2013
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The Boof rocks Boxing Day

boofboxinngpic2 THE Mighty Boof’s Boxing Day Boof raised the roof at Whitehaven Civic Hall last Wednesday.

Last updated 3 January 2013
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Pupils showcase musical talents

havenliveloungepic1 STUDENTS at Whitehaven School have showcased their musical talents at a fundraising live lounge event.

Last updated 28 December 2012
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Musicians band together

westlakesmusicpic2 THE talented musicians from the West Lakes Music Centre performed their end-of-term Christmas concert recently, featuring music they had learned and mastered over the last term.