Whitehaven stepped their foot on the gas in the second half to clinch an all important victory over rivals Workington Town at Derwent Park. It was a very tight game throughout with the scoreline deadlocked at 12-12 at the break but three tries at
It is all square at the break in the West Cumbrian derby with nothing to choose from between Workington Town and Whitehaven. The scoreline is at 12-12 after 40 minutes in a very tight encounter that has changed hands on a couple of occasions.
Workington Town have been boosted ahead of this afternoon's derby with Whitehaven by the return of Sean Penkywicz in the hooking role. And Whitehaven welcome back Chris Taylor who was only rated as 50/50 ahead of the game and he will start in the
THE ARMY, coastguard and police were called to a beach after a shell was found lying in the sand. Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team attended Drigg beach on Tuesday after Cumbria Police called them about a suspected military device. Upon arrival
A Cumbrian artist is set to appear on a BBC television show hosted by Nick Knowles on Good Friday, April 19, as he and his brother prepare to showcase their talents at a major art fair. Mark Hamilton, 55, of Upperby, Carlisle, will appear on Home
Workington Town coach Leon Pryce says they can’t let their emotions get the better of them against arch rivals Whitehaven this afternoon. The two sides are set to clash in the traditional Good Friday derby at Derwent Park, kick-off 3pm, with League
Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton sees no extra incentive in going back to Derwent Park this afternoon to take on his former club. Charlton spent six years with Workington Town, earning widespread respect for the way he and Martin Oglanby coached the
Workington Reds would love to see manager Lee Andrews finish on a high, after he announced his intention to stand down at the end of the season said assistant Steven Rudd. Reds face a busy Easter weekend travelling to Buxton tomorrow before hosting
WORKINGTON is gearing up for a unique series of Uppies and Downies. The traditional Easter game starts today (Friday) and the Downies side are expected to turn out in force after last year’s whitewash. And on Tuesday a special commemoration
A man was left with part of his ear hanging off following an assault in Whitehaven. Jordan Forrester, 23, had to undergo reconstructive surgery in Newcastle after being attacked by three males. It happened near to the taxi rank in Duke Street
FOUR years ago a father and son set out on a political journey together after a health scare rocked their family. And so it is fitting that leading Labour councillors Allan and Mark Holliday should step down at the same time. Both men serve
