News roundup list
Haverigg inmate hanged himself
Published 4 December 2008
AN inmate killed himself three days after being transferred to Haverigg Prison, an inquest has heard.
Lillyhall lights removed Add your comments
Published 4 December 2008
There's some good news for motorists with the Lillyhall lights being removed.
No to free parking at Christmas
Published 4 December 2008
COPELAND Council WON’T be offering free parking for shoppers in Whitehaven over Christmas this year. Comment on this story
Rugby match boosts drug funds
Published 4 December 2008
A CHARITY rugby match to raise money for a Whitehaven man’s cancer treatment raised over £1,000.
The Diary: An off-beat look at the week
Published 4 December 2008
Denise gets her skates on for a meeting with Street’s Sally
Tanker blocks road
Published 3 December 2008
FIREFIGHTERS stood by as a tanker carrying 18 tons of kerosene had to be emptied after it became stuck in a verge on the Blackbeck-Haile road, near Egremont.
Planning applications
Published 3 December 2008
PLANNING applications received by Copeland Borough Council during the week ended November 28 were:
Christmas choral concert
Published 3 December 2008
WEST Cumberland Choral Society hold their Christmas concert this Saturday.
Students fashion success
Published 3 December 2008
WHITEHAVEN School students have raised £350 towards their Year-11 Prom Fund, by holding a fashion show.
Slump costs council £600,000
Published 3 December 2008
THE drop in interest rates has left Copeland Council £600,000 worse off on its return on investments and facing financial pressures.
Scaffolding tower crashes to ground
Published 3 December 2008
A 30-FEET high metal scaffolding tower crashed to the ground, narrowly missing shoppers in Millom last week.
Vehicle fire
Published 3 December 2008
FIRE services were called out to a vehicle fire on the A595 at Distington on Monday.
Two men in brawl
Published 3 December 2008
TWO men who were fighting in Whitehaven town centre caused traffic to be held up after their brawl spilled out into the road.
Handbag theft
Published 3 December 2008
POLICE are hunting a man who snatched a woman’s handbag in Whitehaven.
Free ecards from us to you!
Published 3 December 2008
WE’VE launched a range of Christmas ecards so that you can send out some seasonal cheer, free of charge, and do your bit for the environment.
A rum story for the cubs
Published 3 December 2008
AS part of an afternoon learning about Whitehaven, the Eighth Whitehaven Cub Scouts were treated to a harbour walk and talk by general manager of the Rum Story, Phil Haselhurst. Phil spoke to the young people about how Whitehaven’s history as a trading and mining town. The cubs also visited the Rum Story to learn more about the town. Geoff England, cub scout leader, said all the cubs had thoroughly enjoyed the excursion.
Takeaway has a change of art
Published 3 December 2008
A FORMER fast food restaurant is now serving up fine art.
Postmaster backs brother the minister
Published 3 December 2008
SEASCALE’S postmaster has defended his controversial politician brother.
Cumbria NHS staff stage pay protest
Published 3 December 2008
NHS staff in Cumbria held a ‘day of protest,’ yesterday, in a row over pay.
More News
- Haverigg inmate hanged himself
- Lillyhall lights removed Add your comments
- No to free parking at Christmas
- Rugby match boosts drug funds
- The Diary: An off-beat look at the week
- What's On: December 4 to 11
- Send us your winter pictures
- Tanker blocks road
- Planning applications
- Baroness with links to town
