Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is marking Brexit by reducing the price of 10 drinks from January 31. Its so-called “Let’s stay friends” move will offer customers around 60p off drinks which originate in European countries including Germany, France, Spain
IF YOU turn to the Daily Echo's In the Dock page first every day to read through the names of those who have appeared before the courts, breathe a sigh of relief – as you're (probably) committing crimes too. In fact, we've compiled a list of offences
Another key figure is to step down from their role at Eddie Stobart as the company prepares to announce its first financial update since its protracted takeover. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the Cumbrian-born logistics giant announced
Abu Dhabi is gearing up to be one of this year’s must-visit destinations, finds Katie Wright Bringing together 192 countries for a six-month high-tech spectacle in a 1,000 acre site, Expo 2020 is going to be a big deal, to put it mildly. While
As Scotland looks set to ban heading footballs for under-12s, Cumberland Football Association’s chief executive Ben Snowdon has called for further research into the issue. Mr Snowdon admitted recent studies are concerning and said as a county FA
THE Whitehaven News and Times & Star Camera Club is a group set up to allow photography enthusiasts to share the snaps they capture around West Cumbria. This selection of West Cumbrian views has been submitted over the last couple of weeks. If
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership has hit back at suggestions “further work” is needed to justify the delivery of HS2 in the North – saying its economic impact so far has been understated. The partnership’s director Henri Murison’s criticism came
A NEW exhibition celebrating the maritime history of Whitehaven is launching this week. Under the title Breaking the Waves, the collection will tell the story of Whitehaven’s seafaring past, from shipbuilding and export to the coastguard and services
VICTORIOUS Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton admitted that despite lifting the Ike Southward Memorial Trophy against rivals Workington Town, his side were ‘poor’. Haven won the derby clash 24-18 with a try in the dying minutes from Callum Phillips,
A PERVERT from Carlisle who admitted raping a child had previously been prosecuted in west Cumbria for horrific child sex - under an entirely different name. Mark Parker's sordid past came to light this week after he admitted raping a schoolgirl
POLICE are investigating after a car was damaged in Whitehaven. Officers are appealing for information on the incident which happened on Meadow Road between 9pm on January 4, and 9am the following day. Damage was caused to the back left tyre.
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a shop window was smashed in West Cumbria. Officers are investigating the incident which happened at Busy Scissors Hairdressers, Cleator Moor. Although the incident happened between 6pm on December 21
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon - who have pubs in Carlisle, Keswick, Workington and Whitehaven - is marking Brexit by reducing the price of 10 drinks from January 31. Its so-called "Let's stay friends" move will offer customers around 60p off drinks which
The sky turned a spectacular shade of deep red and orange as the sun set over Carlisle yesterday evening. News & Star photographer Stuart Walker captured this stunning picture of the sky above the city.
Outline approval has been granted to build a new 20-home estate in Whitehaven. The proposal, to build the houses behind Castle Lea, on Flatt Walks, met with approval at Copeland Borough Council’s recent planning panel. Councillors agreed the
Get your friends together, stick the kettle on, and turn Blue Monday into Brew Monday this year. Today, on what's considered to be the lowest day of the year, the Zero Suicide Alliance is encouraging all to talk through their worries over a hot
HUNDREDS of runners shook off their January blues by taking part in the first race of the running calendar. The Carlisle Resolution 5k and 10k runs returned to the city yesterday, with more than 650 runners registered to take part. Starting
Thousands across the county are doing their bit to make Blue Monday a thing of the past, and make Cumbria the happiest place around. Under the banner of Brighter Cumbria, which is aiming to break the world record for the most random acts of kindness
