TWO Lamplugh musicians are staging another ‘Merry Neet’ this week. Dave Camlin, from vocal group Mouthful, and his wife Angie Power are hosting an online get-together on Saturday. Based on a Cumbrian tradition of community gatherings, Dave launched
The Bitch Produce brought an early wedding present for Martin Burrow and Joanna Sattertwaite. Their charge Thorn Belle stormed home to take the victory giving them their third produce win in eight years firstly with Thorn Fire in 2014, Thorn Dancer
An appalled councillor has shared his frustration over reports of drinkers cutting down trees at a lakeside to use for firewood. Cumbria police confirmed they are investigating an incident of criminal damage at Wastwater, which took place at about
The Euros couldn’t have had a better start for England fans over the weekend beating Croatia in the opening game. To mark the start of an exciting season of matches, we have asked readers to tell us where their favourite pubs are to grab a pint
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to be alert to alarms for a safer home Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, along with Fire and Rescue Service’s across the country, is supporting The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) National Home
A POIGNANT tribute was held in honour of two much-loved members of a rugby league community. Whitehaven Rugby League players stood in silence to remember Tuqiri Blackwell, a dedicated supporter of the club who died suddenly two weeks ago aged 18
Readers have been responding to the announcement made by the Prime Minister that coronavirus lockdown restrictions will not be lifted on June 21 as previously claimed, but will instead be delayed for another four weeks. The announcement comes after
Plans for an expanded art gallery in West Cumbria have been approved by the council. The applicant Craig Hamilton, who owns the Craig Hamilton Art, Tattoo and fine art gallery on High Street, Cleator Moor, had applied for permission for a change
A NEW staff car park is to be built at West Cumberland Hospital after plans gained council approval. In an application submitted to Copeland Borough Council, a total of 211 parking spaces have been proposed. The application site comprises an
A ROAD closure in Whitehaven town centre is not due to last beyond this week. In a notice served by Cumbria County Council, Church Street in Whitehaven has been closed to vehicles from its junction with Roper Street extending in a north- easterly
Readers have been sharing their heartfelt messages after a well-loved teaching assistant announced her retirement after 34 years at a West Cumbrian school. Senior teaching assistant at Valley Primary School and Nursery in Whitehaven, Joan Ball,
Calls are being made for a pedestrian crossing to be put in place on a busy main road over fears someone will be killed again. Graham Roberts, county councillor for Bransty, has written to Highways England asking for a crossing on the A595 near
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire in a Whitehaven flat after a discarded cigarette set a bin alight in the early hours of this morning. Two fire engines attended the Scotch Street property at 3.30am. The cigarette had set the bin alight in
COPELAND Council has announced that businesses in the borough can apply for a subsidy to help encourage employment. Small-sized employers can apply for a £2,500 subsidy towards wages and training costs of taking on an unemployed Copeland resident
