Fears of 180ft pylons as cost of burying cables emerges
SUPPLYING electricity underground from Sellafield’s planned new nuclear power plant will cost up to £20 million per kilometre more than it would from large overhead pylons, a new report shows. (1 comment)
Talks under way on fate of old Kangol factory
HOPES are high that work to redevelop the Kangol site at Cleator could be agreed by the end of the year.
- Copeland schools celebrating their exam result successes
- House of Lords look to halt West Cumbria’s ‘brain drain’ (1 comment)
- Fish firm takeover investigated
- Distington's unwanted chicanes to be removed
- Third-time lucky, hope pedalo pair
- Pupils come up with beautiful way to raise funds
- Drunken train passenger admits assault
- Old photos wanted for jubilee exhibition
In memory of Mark
FRIENDS and family of Whitehaven man Mark Burns, who died aged 38 after a long battle with cancer, have been raising money for charity in his memory and now plan a Stars in their Eyes concert.
Eddie's distinguished service
A WAR books author who claimed to be the last man alive to have served in all three services of the Navy, the Army and the Airforce, has been challenged in his claim by news that Whitehaven’s Eddie Kennedy has the same distinction.
Last day at the old Whitehaven Grammar School building in July1968
Friday 5th July 1968 marked the end of 60 years of secondary and grammar school education in the Catherine Street premises used by Whitehaven Grammar School.
St Patrick's School celebrate the Chinese New Year
Tommy Keung from the Canton Chef restaurant at Cleator Moor brought the reception class children from St Patricks school in to show them how they celebrate the Chinese New Year
Frizington school forest classroom
Pupils from Frizington school had lots of fun when they visited the site of their forest outdoor classroom
The Whitsuntide Pleasure Fair came to Whitehaven harbour during June 1976
Excited youngsters enjoyed all the fun of the Whitsuntide Pleasure Fair when it came to Whitehaven harbour during 1976
IN THE SPORTS SECTION THIS WEEK...
Leeds and Haven keen to strengthen links
SUPER League champions Leeds Rhinos are keen to strengthen links with Whitehaven after their weekend trip to the town proved a big hit. You Say
THE NUCLEAR WASTE DEBATE
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A ‘MAD Hatters Tea Party’ was held in Bigrigg to launch a new club for women to share an afternoon of fun and pampering. 
HUNDREDS of pounds have been given to local organisations following a fundraising firework display in Whitehaven. 
MEMORIES of a popular Whitehaven nightspot are set to be revived at a second annual reunion event. 
THE work of Gosforth’s creative community has gone on display at Egremont’s Lowes Court Gallery. 
