Concerns raised about councillors’ conduct online have been branded a breach of freedom of expression. An extraordinary meeting was held on Friday after concerns were raised about Whitehaven town councillors arguing on social media. The authority
With a litter-pick here and a bike ride there, everyone is getting involved with the games solely designed to help our planet – and some of them even have Olympic medals. European and Commonwealth badminton medallist Lauren Smith is one of those
After being forced to postpone a highly-anticipated production due to lockdown being announced the day before showtime, one amateur dramatics group is thrilled to be back on track. Although things aren't fully back to normal for the group just yet
AN AIR ambulance helicopter and mountain rescue were scrambled when an 18-year-old man appeared to have a seizure. The incident happened on Tuesday at Stonethwaite - Keswick Mountain Rescue were called at 3.15pm. A spokesman said: walking through
Politicians and business people in Cumbria have joined with colleagues from across the north to call on the Government to back a 30-year investment plan that would kickstart £600m in investment in Cumbria. Transport for the North’s (TfN) Northern
CUMBRIA'S director of public health says the drop in the number of coronavirus cases in the county is "very small" but "very welcome". Colin Cox was responding to the latest figures that show there were 55 new cases in Cumbria this week – down from
Weather warnings for Cumbria have been removed by the Met Office. Thunderstorms are no longer expected in Cumbria from today through to Saturday. The Met Office previously placed large areas of the county on an amber thunderstorm warning including
A resilience masterclass launched by the University of Cumbria during the coronavirus crisis became a truly international event, with more than 860 participants from over 60 countries. ‘Resilience - a Journey of Becoming’ was the brainchild of senior
A west Cumbrian man has been fined after he damaged a wall belonging to a hospital. Alexander Noel Harrison, 29, of Hugh Street, Whitehaven, appeared before magistrates at the Workington court on Friday. He admitted damaging a wall without lawful
LITTER has become a problem on Whitehaven marina, so much so that the newly installed sea bin can not keep up with the demand. The managers of Whitehaven Marina have collected enough waste to fill a refuse bin despite a sea bin being installed in
A MOUNTAIN rescue service attended to a second case of heat exhaustion on the same Lakeland peak in three days. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team were called out to the incident on Helvellyn at 5.45pm on Tuesday. The team had previously helped
Kirkgate Arts Out Wide are lining up a varied programme of online entertainment events over the next few months. They are offering music, poetry and drama via their Kirkgate Youtube channel and Facebook page. Starting this Sunday, August 16, there
A key decision on a proposed new £165million coal mine has been pushed back again. West Cumbria Mining’s controversial plans to extract coking coal off the coast of St Bees, with a processing plant on the former Marchon site at Kells, was set to
A DEDICATED team from the University of Cumbria is helping future students to secure a place as part of the clearing process. The team has produced a downloadable guide as well as setting up a clearing hotline. Academic lecturers will also be
Following months of cancelled events, postponed shows and on-hold performances, the people of West Cumbria can finally enjoy some fabulous live music once again in just a few weeks’ time. With the prospect of facing a summer without festivals, the
A TEENAGE motorist has been banned after he was caught drink-driving and driving without a valid licence. Aidan Joseph Henderson, 18, of The Banks, Seascale, appeared at the magistrates' court in Workington on Friday. He admitted both offences
What do the stars hold for you this Thursday? Astrologer Russell Grant reveals all... Aries (Mar21/Apr20) Huge changes lie ahead and although you have your doubts about some propositions, you’re willing to give them a go. Your flexibility comes
Thirteen members of staff at a Carlisle pub are self-isolating, after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19. Eddie Gershon, a spokesman for JD Wetherspoon, confirmed staff at its Woodrow Wilson pub, in Botchergate, had taken appropriate
Cumbria Trading Standards has released information on a product recall of two of Iceland’s own brand products. The products are Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters. They are being recalled amid fears that
The historic Eskdale Mill in the village of Boot is ready to open its doors once again to visitors for the first time since March. Mill manager Kate Hughes and a group of volunteers have been working to prepare the village mill for a safe re-opening
The debate over a controversial new £165million coal mine has ramped up ahead of a key decision expected to be made next week. West Cumbria Mining's application to extract coking coal off the coast of St Bees, with a processing plant on the former
An animal charity is urging pet owners to let their dogs out of hot cars – before they are seriously affected. With temperatures soaring, dog owners are being warned of the dangers of leaving their pooches in hot cars. Even with windows left
