AMBITIOUS plans for a much-needed family centre and play park in one of Copeland’s most deprived wards have moved a step closer this week. Council chiefs have agreed to transfer a parcel of land for the sum of £1 to a family charity which works
A woman who came back from the brink of suicide is urging others who are struggling not to give up hope – things do get better. Danielle Lee, of Whitehaven, now runs a successful business and has found happiness in her personal life. But 10 years
Whitehaven RUFC ended their season with a victory on Saturday – and lifted the Cumbria Shield to boot. The Playground-based side finished the league season with a home game against fellow town rivals St Benedict’s, with Whitehaven coming out on
COUNCIL chiefs at Copeland have agreed to adopt a blueprint designed to improve health across the county. The document seeks to promote closer working relationship between county and district councils and organisations such as the NHS. Due to
Mitie workers poised to begin industrial action on Friday at the Sellafield site have postponed the strike. Members of Unite the Union who include security guards, cleaning, catering and vending staff, were due to strike over pay from Friday for
Different denominations will unite together on Good Friday when the Whitehaven Mission Community perform the final days of Jesus Christ. The Passion Play will take place in Whitehaven town centre and depicts in five scenes the Passion of Jesus Christ
A campaign to help Cumbria's craft, food and drink producers has been relaunched. Made in Cumbria, spearheaded by the county's chamber of commerce, has relaunched its website and shop and is embarking on an intensive social media campaign. Rob
Police have issued a safety warning ahead of this weekend's Uppies and Downies clash. Extra officers will be on duty in Workington for the game. The traditional annual event, which has no formal organiser, attracts large crowds. The first
Workington Town are hoping to attract a bumper four-figure crowd to Derwent Park on Good Friday as they face-off against rivals Whitehaven in a highly-anticipated League One showdown. With both clubs showing form in the league this season, it promises
HIGHWAYS bosses have managed to spend a £12m Government windfall for roads – despite being given just a few months to do so. The unexpected extra cash for repairing potholes and roads maintenance was announced in late November and then handed over
A BREAKTHROUGH deal that would see nuclear staff take over large parts of Copeland council’s headquarters has taken a huge step forward after three years of “hard negotiation.” Sellafield workers already occupy space on the ground and first floors
Cockermouth swim star Luke Greenbank was in fine form this morning as he smashed his heat of the 100m backstroke in the British Swimming Championships. Greenbank, who swam in the final heat, finished with a time of 54.15 to qualify as the fastest
PEOPLE with disabilities should have more wheelchair paths to peaks in the Lake District, a meeting has heard. Cllr Hugo Graham used a speech to Cumbria County Council to point out a lack of access in the national park which is home to more than
West Cumberland Hospital's cancer ward have received a £1,000 cheque from WYG. WYG managing director Craig Hatch visited the Henderson Suite to present the charity money to its staff. The reason behind the donation is that members of the company's
Interest is already flooding in for the soon-to-be-vacant Workington Reds manager’s role. The position was advertised this week following the news that Lee Andrews will be stepping down at the end of the season. Club chairman John Mackay said
Whitehaven have taken Barrow Raiders half-back Jake Carter on an initial month’s loan – but coach Gary Charlton is unsure whether to throw him in at the deep end in Friday’s derby with neighbours Workington Town. The 20-year-old is the son of Darren
A leading training provider has been approved to deliver a new apprenticeship addressing complex barriers to employment. Tutors at PHX Training will deliver the new Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level Four to develop knowledge
TWO West Cumbrian fire stations will get new ‘rapid response vehicle’ despite strong opposition. High-ranking councillors have defended the rollout of the smaller vehicles, which will be trialled at Maryport, Staveley near Kendal and Arnside,
WEST Cumbrian organisations are joining forces to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in their community. Officers from Cumbria Constabulary conducted surveys with the residents of Egremont, in particular in the area of the skate
