Archive - Sunday, 29 March 2020

Supermarket delivery delays
The elderly and vulnerable are being forced into supermarkets because of the pressure on online deliveries.
Desperate plea for charity support
A charity fundraiser is appealing for help as events are cancelled and donations dry up.
Coronavirus in Cumbria: keep up-to-date, Sunday, March 29
This live blog will bring you all the latest coronavirus-related news and its impact on Cumbria and further afield, as it happens. If there’s anything you think we should include, please email news.carlisle@cnmedia.co.uk
Guitar teacher Stuart in digital switch
GUITAR teacher Stuart Sidney came up with in ideal way to keep lessons going for his pupils.
How to receive eye care during Covid-19 pandemic
Opticians are only open to those in need of urgent eyecare while services are stretched due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NHS has said.
Future-proofed home has a real wow factor
This house was constructed recently with modern living in mind and has been finished to a high specification, many areas being over-engineered for future proofing.
Two in hospital after suspected stabbing
A man has been arrested after a suspected stabbing.
A596 fatality: Family pay tribute to 'soul mate' and 'devoted' dad
The family of a motorcyclist who died after a crash have paid tribute to him
Police break up house party in coronavirus crack down
The four people in Cumbria have been reported for ignoring new government guidelines.
Lockdown will be in place for a "significant period"
Lockdown could last a lot long as some are not following social distancing rules.
'Kids would stare like I was an alien', Cumbria’s High Sheriff
On Thursday (March 26) the reins of a role steeped in more than 1,000 years of history were handed over to the next recipient.
WONDERFUL UK NEWS: 98-year-old war hero becomes oldest man to survive coronavirus
A WW2 hero aged 98 is believed to be the oldest Briton to survive COVID-19 - after recovering less than a week after being diagnosed.
Charity to illustrate red flags
A child protection charity are launching a crowdfunding campaign to publish a book that will help parents teach their children about the signs of abuse.
A delve in The Whitehaven News archives: recognise anyone you know?
Here we have another rummage in The Whitehaven News picture archives for a snapshot of what was happening on our doorsteps in recent years.
NHS 111 online symptom checker
NHS has launched an online system to help find medical treatment close by.
Lockdown rules could get stricter
As death toll surpasses 1000 people are being warning lockdown rules could get worse.
Major changes to the MoT test announced that affect Cumbrian drivers
THE GOVERNMENT has announced a six month extension to MoT tests to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus crisis.
Newspapers are safe from virus
SCIENTISTS and health experts have confirmed that newspapers are not transmitters of Covid-19.
WEIRD UK NEWS: Meet the man who has been self-isolating since 2012
WHEN your home is on this tiny clearing in the middle of the Swedish forest surrounded by miles of trees, you know a thing or two about self isolation.
‘There is light at the end of the tunnel if we stay safe’
In a locked-down camp, strict rules are in force the gypsy and traveller community, who are taking extra precautions to ensure they can get to the other side of the global pandemic.
Specific hours for the needy
SUPERMARKETS across the country are doing their bit to help the elderly and vulnerable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Empty shelves? Grow your own fruit and veg says Toni Magean
We are living in uncertain times with social isolation and social distancing now becoming the norm, though at least with the digital age we are still able to communicate.
Shelley Lofthouse: I miss grandparents' hugs the most
I don’t know what to say. I was in two minds - should I mention this awful pandemic or not?

28th March 2020