Village comes together to bring in the festive season at annual light switch on
A VILLAGE came together to celebrate the festive season with a whole host of entertainment at their annual light switch on.
Volunteers to run bus service on Boxing Day to get people out over festive period
VOLUNTEERS from Workington Transport Heritage Trust will be giving up their Boxing Day rest to run a community free hourly bus service linking St Bees to Whitehaven on a day when there are no rail services.
Secret Santa initiative which aims to make sure all have a gift this Christmas
A SECRET Santa initiative has begun in Cumbria to help those less fortunate at Christmas join in on the festive time.
Sycamore Gap 'may live on' as trust announce cuttings from tree show signs of growth
A MUCH loved Northumbrian tree may 'live on' as cuttings collected by the National Trust show signs of growth.
Community beat officer 'Super Sam' invited to Number 10 to celebrate achievements
A CUMBRIAN community beat officer was invited to Number 10 to recognise the 'positive difference' he has made in Maryport.
Police issue warning following two incidents of scammers pretending to be officers
PO are urging people to be on their guard against phone fraudsters, after two incidents in Carlisle in the last three days where people received calls from people pretending to be police officers.
The Christmas tree which is helping families remember loved ones this festive season
A MEMORIAL tree sto give families a place to remember loved ones this Christmas season and raise funds for a vital Cumbrian charity has opened.
Resident urges council to do something about fly tipping that's 'beyond a joke'
A RESIDENT of Low Harker has said their family have been 'plagued' by fly tipping, describing the situation as 'a nightmare'.
Labour Party confirms opposition to west Cumbrian coalmine
WORKINGTON MP Mark Jenkinson has called on the Labour party to declare i position on a proposed mine in West Cumbria.
Visiting suspended at four hospital wards amid norovirus outbreak
A NUMBER of wards at one of Cumbria's main hospitals have been affected by an outbreak of norovirus.
