Carnival and fireworks this weekend
THIS Saturday promises to be a fun-filled day as Whitehaven Carnival takes to the streets, followed by fireworks at night.
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VIDEO: Sekers Silk Factory
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Rare film footage of Sekers Silk factory in the 1950s has come to light. See also article on Sekers.
Readers aren't happy with news that we could be losing microbiology services from West Cumbria. Read Don Maudling's lead letter and our other readers' letters...
Take part in our new photo competition and you could win some great prizes - and have your picture used in a calendar
Jack Jones died recently: of which Trades union was he General Secretary? Can you answer this and other questions in our weekly quiz?
Alan Cleaver interviews director Dave Simpson about Rosehill Player's next controversial production, Popcorn
IT’S that time of year again – when it’s time to say farewell to your school friends and step out into the big wide world.
SIMON Cowell, SpongeBob Squarepants and Mary Poppins were in St Bees on Saturday at the village’s annual fete.
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