THE Met Office has responded to claims the UK is set to face the "coldest winter in 100 years". According to long range weather forecaster Exacta Weather, there could be blizzards on Christmas Day followed by a freezing cold January. Reports
I am writing on behalf of my family, to express the wonderful care given to my mam in the final days of her life, and to show our gratitude to the wonderful group of nurses and staff who we will never forget. Elizabeth McAleavey was admitted to
THE public will now have their say on an ambitious blueprint for the future of Copeland after councillors voted the emerging plans through to the next stage. The new Local Plan will seek to establish which parcels of land will be earmarked for housing
COPELAND Council is urging business owners to become ambassadors for its Pride of Place campaign. The council is keen to support the borough’s community-focused businesses – and their workforce – by highlighting the good work that they carry out
Andrew Tinkler has dangled the carrot of pumping a further £10 million into Eddie Stobart as the struggle for control of the troubled haulier intensifies. In a frantic few days, TVFB (3) Limited – the company controlled by the high-profile Cumbrian
News brands, and in particular local newspapers and their websites, have a critical role to play in the general election. They are the most trusted source of local news and information in communities across the UK and members of the public rely
A DOCTOR has warned of the potentially life-saving impact of vaccination as the fight against flu in Cumbria intensifies. Dr Amanda Boardman, who works as a GP in the county, is among those speaking out to ensure that all who are eligible for
Ward 5 at the West Cumberland Hospital has been closed to visitors due to an outbreak of Norovirus. Dr Clive Graham director of infection prevention and control at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust said: “We understand the importance
A CREMATORIUM for pets could be installed in a former Whitehaven restaurant. Plans have been submitted to Copeland Council for cremations to take place at what used to be Zest on Low Road. The facility would be capable of taking domestic animals
TV star Dave Spikey is coming to West Cumbria. Spikey, who starred in Phoenix Nights, 8 out of 10 Cats and Bullseye, brings his new show 'A Funny Thing Happened (I shot Derek Rigby)' to The Carnegie Theatre, Workington on April 3. A spokesman
THE Lake District National Park has appointed its newest Fell Top Assessor. Wes Hunter will join colleagues Jon Bennett and Zac Poulton as they kicked off their daily ascent of Helvellyn to bring the popular 'boots on the ground' reports for outdoor
COPELAND Borough Council is supporting the ‘Bin it your Way’ campaign to combat chewing gum litter. The council is inviting schools, pubs, businesses and community organisations to join it in tackling the issue. Over 80 councils across the UK
A CHARITY which provides valuable support to visually impaired people has been given a £10,000 cash injection. West Cumbria Society for the Blind, based on Lowther Street in Whitehaven, has been awarded the money from The National Lottery Community
AN EXTENSIVELY revised edition of a landmark book by the great Alfred Wainwright could soon be published. Chris Butterfield curates a huge collection of memorabilia related to the legendary fellwalker and author, and included in his collection are
