NMP ‘needs to change – or lose Sellafield contract’

THE Prime Minister has been told that Nuclear Management Partners should lose its lucrative contract to run Sellafield if it can’t keep its promises on community support. (13 comments)

Do our lighthouses put tourists off?

There are fears that the appalling condition of two Whitehaven landmarks might deter tourists from visiting. (12 comments)

Fly the flag for homecoming troops

MORE than 1,000 children and hundreds more well-wishers are expected to line the streets of Whitehaven next week for the Homecoming Parade.

Town centre cycle racing came to Whitehaven for the first time in May 1989 with a series of five races organised by Velo Club Cumbria.

Despite torrential rain there was a huge turn out for the annual West Cumbria Scout Fellowship fun run in Ennerdale. More than 800 scouts, guides, cubs and brownies took part in May 1989.

St Patrick's pupils polish up their act during their school's Rock Challenge rehearsals.

Over 30 teams took part in the Junior RU tournament at St Bees school on Friday May 10th 2013

CLICK HERE FOR A ROUND-UP OF ALL THIS WEEK'S NEWS: NEWS ROUND-UP

IN THE SPORTS SECTION THIS WEEK...

Cain back in contention for cup clash

Haven's 2013 fixtures

jjparker All Whitehaven's Co-operative Championship and Challenge Cup fixtures and results for 2013.

Whitehaven carnivals of yesteryear

THE carnivals of yesteryear were certainly lavish affairs. Take a step back in time and look at some images from the 1920s and 1930s that demonstrate how the crowds turned out for this annual highlight of the summer months

You Say

Mayor’s kind words came straight from the heart

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

kylefalconerpic1 WE speak to The View's Kyle Falconer ahead of their date with At The Playground on Friday.

rachelhartlypic2 A TALENTED young dancer is hoping to use a role in the world’s most famous ballet as a launchpad to a “dream” career on the stage.

In The Archives

Taken back in time

Catherine Clark and Jacqueline Moore from Whitehaven Record Office and Local Studies Library on special activity sessions with an historic twist (6 comments)