The Egremont community has been invited to have its say on the future of the town’s conservation area. A consultation has been launched by Copeland Council, seeking the views of residents on what the town’s most historic area should look like in
Pregnancy can be a stressful experience at the best of times, but with Covid restrictions remaining tight for maternity appointments, many are feeling more isolated and lonely than ever. With the upset of partners and loved ones being banned from
We’ve been looking back through our archives at World Book Day. Schools all over the county enjoy the celebration of books and many children and teachers dress up for the occasion. Our photos from over the years show children from Brunswick Road School
A BUSINESS in Whitehaven is offering customers customers the chance to share £200 if they refer a friend. A special offer is in place at the Brooks electrical store in Whitehaven. Customers who purchase a QLED Samsung TV can win £100 cash back for
IS THERE anything better than sinking your teeth into a freshly made doughnut. Whether you regard the sugary sensations as a cheeky lunchtime treat or you're an ardent fan - there's plenty to choose from in the county. North and west Cumbria
A deaf woman from Millom has urged people to wear clear face coverings to help people who rely on lip reading. Gaynor Tilby’s campaign came as the Government ordered 250,000 clear masks for frontline NHS staff. Mrs Tilby believes the masks will
At the spookiest time of the year, let’s take a look back on scary goings-on from years past. Specifically, the not-so-long-ago 2015 celebrations – which feel likes 50 years ago rather than five with this year’s events. Half a decade ago, youngsters
Each year Royal Mail runs a free service where you can write to Santa and receive a reply from the ‘North Pole’. The Write to Santa scheme is now open for 2020. The Royal Mail Letters to Santa site says: “It's nearly Christmas, and we know you
Emergency services collaborated on Wednesday when they rescued a casualty from Helm Crag near Grasmere. The Great North Air Ambulance and a coastguard team landed near Grasmere to assist Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team in the rescue of a
FLOOD warnings remain for areas of Cumbria this morning. An Environment Agency yellow flood warning is in place for Cumbria which could mean "periods of heavy rain fall may lead to flooding and disruption of transport." Keswick Campsite has seen
Sometimes you need to take a good look at what’s in your community – and often, the best shops with the most to offer are based just at the end of the road. And Mirehouse is a perfect example... Mixing things up for Week 13 of Copeland Borough
Firefighters are calling on parents to make their children aware of fire safety when they fly the nest. The fire service is getting the word out to young people on Student Fire Safety Week. A spokesperson for Cumbria Fire and Rescue said: “If
With less than two weeks to go until the highly anticipated 2020 in-Cumbria Business Awards, business audience & content editor Luke Jarmyn has listed five reasons why you should make an effort to buy a ticket for the night and tune in. 1) Its
Waitrose & Partners are recalling one of their products because of ingredients not mentioned on the label. Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk which is not mentioned in English on the
'WE are prepared for winter' -that was the message from Cumbria County Council's highway's boss. Andy Brown, a senior manager in the county's highways team, revealed gritters are ready for the winter weather when challenged about how his team would
There was significant political fallout across the country yesterday following a damning report into the Labour Party’s handling of anti-semitism under its previous leader, Jeremy Corbyn. The report, published yesterday by the Equality and Human
Businesses in Cumbria have welcomed changes to the Job Support Scheme. According to Jo Lappin, chairperson of the Business and Economic Response and Recovery Group in the Local Resilience Forum, improvements to the scheme will make it more effective
Cumbria is set for a wet and windy weekend according to Met Office forecasters. It has issued a number of weather warnings for rain. The first yellow warning came into force at 9am yesterday and covers most of Cumbria. It is expected to last
HOPES for the future of a “new energy revival” – and with it the fate of the Moorside power masterplan – rest on a long-awaited Government White Paper due to be revealed soon. It is hoped that a commitment to clean energy will fuel plans for the
