FIREFIGHTERS in north and west Cumbria were called to two pan fires in less than two hours. Crews from Workington and Whitehaven attended Edinburgh Avenue in Workington shortly before 1pm, where a chip fan fire had started in the kitchen of an 84
Quietly tucked away at the end of a long private drive, The Bitches is an outstanding home in half an acre of mature gardens looking towards to the Skiddaw range at the front and woodland at the rear. The spacious property, recently comprehensively
A small boat carrying three people became stranded near Workington. Shortly before 9am today (January 19) Belfast Coastguard called on Workington RNLI, who set off to the boat, which was stuck in the area of the German Tunnel. The John F Mortimer
LAST week I told how I sowed my leek and onion seeds over Christmas. Well, the propagator is doing its job quite nicely and I can confirm I have good germination. These will remain in the propagator for a little while longer, though I have opened
Do you know why I have a tiny car? Because I can’t park to save my life. I rarely attempt to reverse into a space on my right because my brain just shuts down. No matter how many times I pull in and out of the space, I can never gauge exactly how
Whitehaven snatched back the Ike Southward Memorial Trophy with a try in the dying minutes. As the clock wore down it looked as thought Town had the upper hand but Haven came back with two late tries to seal the win at 24-18. Town had an early
Whitehaven and Workington Town end the first half of the Ike Southward Memorial Trophy all square. The score is 6-6 with a converted try apiece as both sides have had chances in a scrappy game to take the lead but have been snuffed out. Town
Whitehaven will go into today's Ike Southward memorial Trophy clash against Workington with 11 former Town players in their squad. Haven are hoping home advantage will aid their bid to take back the trophy that Town won last year in memory of the
TWO businesses have teamed up to provide life-saving equipment for the yard where a hub of businesses are located. G&S Fitness and Tynedale Farm both decided to raise money to buy a defibrillator for Miller Business Park in Wigton. The site
SHOCKING figures have revealed that one in five women missed their smear test appointment in north and west Cumbria. Figures released by the NHS show that 15,964 out of 79,577 were not screened despite being eligible for it. Next week is Cervical
Two newly-signed Haven players could be in line for a baptism of fire in chocolate, blue and gold today in the pre-season derby clash with Workington Town. Former Town star Brett Carter and ex-Wath Brow Hornet Karl Dixon are both named in coach
