It's always a difficult time when you lose someone special. You can share your fond memories of a recently deceased loved one, by remembering them with an obituary in the Whitehaven News. It can also give you the chance to let others know of
A man has been left with a bust lip and swollen eyes after a suspect assault up and alley. Police are now appealing for information about the attack that happened on Monday, May 18 between 3pm and 3.30pm. It happened in the alleyway between Islay
Plans have been revealed for Sellafield staff to move into a town centre building in west Cumbria. Copeland council has been working on plans to break free from a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal for the Copeland Centre in Whitehaven. The
Players old and new have been looking for a way back into doing what they love – and through supporting the NHS, they’ve found their solution. Former Frizington ARLFC player, Ryan Dodgson, wanted to raise funds for frontline workers and show just
A BIG and cuddly hello to the newest members of the West Cumbrian community! The parents of these little tots have shared their joy with us as they welcome the new arrivals into their families. If you'd like to see your little one featured,
Boris Johnson may have to self-isolate if Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests positive for coronavirus after they met in No 10 this week, Downing Street said. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak held a
A popular fundraising event for Cancer Research has had to be cancelled for 2020. Organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life has taken the decision to withdraw all 400 Race for Life events across the UK this year to protect the country’s health
Fast food fans are rejoicing after Mcdonald’s re-opened branches in Carlisle, Whitehaven and Workington. McDonald’s announced that it was re-opening the three branches yesterday for drive-thru and ‘Mc-Delivery’ orders - news which was music to a
THE Royal College of Nurses is urging the Government to reimburse tuition fees for nurses serving on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. In a major boost for our campaign to win a fair deal for student nurses the RCN has made fresh calls
A legal battle by a Sellafield whistleblower has taken an unusual turn. Diversity and inclusion consultant Alison McDermott submitted a whistleblowing and victimisation claim to the Employment Tribunal against Sellafield and the Nuclear Decommissioning
TWO West Cumbrians are helping to raise awareness of Volunteers’ Week by highlighting the benefits of volunteering at Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven. Stanley Skelly, 17, and Maureen Monkhouse, 68, are part of a team of volunteers at the theatre and
Businesses are being urged to apply for a new coronavirus grant which is available for a limited time. The Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to firms with fewer than 50 staff that haven’t received either the
Plans to extend a temporary town-centre car park's use have been discussed at the council's first virtual planning panel. Councillors on the borough council panel discussed plans for The Ginns car park, in Whitehaven, to remain in use for a further
CUMBRIA County Council is undertaking a road improvement investment valued at almost £4m during June and July, as part of a county-wide surface dressing programme. The works will address surface issues at over 100 individual sites across the county
BEACHGOERS have been warned a potentially deadly fish could be lurking in the sands. The weever fish, which have venomous spines on their first dorsal fins and gills, have been known to cause heart attacks and anaphylactic shock. Millom Coastguard
A Cumbrian cat has been named among the 20 most overlooked cats in England. National charity Cat Chat helps shelters find homes for 10,000 rescued cats every year. As part of its 20th anniversary, the charity has identified what it believes are
A west Cumbrian man is preparing for his latest fundraising challenge despite the coronavirus outbreak scuppering his original plans. Adrian Angell, is originally from Seascale but now lives in Cincinnati in the USA. He had planned to fly back to
Cumbria's second Virtual Festival has been hailed as a massive success by event organisers, who have now raised over £11,500 for charity. Liam Moorhouse said: "We set out to raise £500 for Hospice at Home, and now we've raised over £11,500. This
EMERGENCY recovery centres in Cumbria are no longer needed, as hospitals have recovered enough capacity to care for all coronavirus patients. Following a reduction in the rate of infection, two recovery centres are to be stood down, with another
A man is receiving medical care following a four-hour police incident. Emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance, were called to the Moor Row area at about 11am yesterday, following reports of concern for the welfare of a man.
A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Police were made aware of a video posted online and yesterday arrested a man in his thirties from Keswick. The information was gathered by an online
