THIS year Cockermouth Live is having to move online as the festival can't go ahead as planned due to coronavirus restrictions.

However organisers have ensured fans can still get their fix of the annual festival, full of talent, on YouTube on July 4 with Sunday being the deadline for anyone wanting to get involved to offer their services.

But for now, this is a good time to have a look back at events past where bands and entertainers took to the town's streets, pubs and clubs, much to the delight of enthusiastic audiences.

From choirs to live bands of all genres, fire-eaters and circus acts, Cockermouth Live has entertained audiences in a host of ways, with something for all ages on offer at this family-friendly festival.