Pensioner's dramatic escape after car crashes over wall
An elderly man had a dramatic escape after his car crashed off the road and over a brick wall.
West Cumbria's first electric car has spark
This car has been turning quite a few heads in Cockermouth. (1 comment)
Bodybuilding gave disabled Jonti the confidence to live his own life
“There's nothing you can do that I can’t do,” says Jonti Wilson.
Big crowds enjoyed all the fun of the Georgian Fair
Thousands of people turned out for Cockermouth’s Georgian Fair to enjoy everything from maypole dancing to sedan chair racing.
Nuts go down a storm at new May music festival
Flashes of blue, orange, yellow and green pass before my eyes as four children skip around in a circle to the upbeat sound of violins.
Workington's Strictly Come Dancing stars tickets on sale now
Get ready to rumba! Tickets go on sale today for a show by two stars of Strictly Come Dancing in Workington in May.
How Jean felt like she’d been plugged into the National Grid
For years Jean Foster suffered ill health but had no idea why. (2 comments)
Workington is ready to party for Paint the Town Red
Workington is gearing up for one of the biggest festivals in its history next weekend.
Bill's bottle gift for new owners
People moving into homes on the site of Maryport’s former civic hall will each be presented with a gift to mark their arrival.
Luxury apartments completed in West Cumbrian village
Work to turn the former police headquarters at Brigham into 10 luxury apartments and two houses has been completed this week. (2 comments)
Zane Lowe to play CockRock 2012
Star DJ Zane Lowe will play at this year’s Cockermouth Rock Festival. (8 comments)
Cockermouth townsfolk's chance to say thanks to Les Tickner
A celebration night will be held in Cockermouth so that townsfolk can show their appreciation to the town’s former flood recovery co-ordinator Les Tickner.
Dearham horse centre still in the saddle
A former racing stable hand and a Dearham landowner have joined forces to rescue the Lakeland Equestrian Centre at Dearham.
Behind every young mayor is a good woman. . .
History was made in Workington this week as 21-year-old Andrew Lawson became the town’s youngest ever mayor.
Work to eradicate West Cumbrian pong
Work started this week on the latest multi-million-pound scheme to end the infamous Siddick Pong. (1 comment)
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