Carnival goes with a swing
ONLY the rain stayed away as crowds turned out in their hundreds for Whitehven Carnival today (Saturday). And those crowds will return tonight for fireworks.
- West Cumbrian man recovering after 100 foot cliff fall
- Maize maze lost to bad weather
- Sellafield route 'could be closed for weeks'
- First Cumbrian swine flu case confirmed
- Sellafield ‘blackmail’ case goes to tribunal Add your comments
- ’Miracle’ saved our holiday
- Traders want to blow Whitehaven’s trumpet Add your comments
VIDEO: Sekers Silk Factory
Rare film footage of Sekers Silk factory in the 1950s has come to light. See also article on Sekers.
News roundup list
Ravenglass sightings
Published 4 July 2009
A MOTHER and her son spotted a strange sighting in the sky over Holmrook.
Seascale lights photographed
Published 4 July 2009
A SEASCALE man nearly had a close encounter when he saw lights in the sky on Sunday night (June 14, 2009).
Carnival goes with a swing
Published 4 July 2009
ONLY the rain stayed away as crowds turned out in their hundreds for Whitehven Carnival today (Saturday). And those crowds will return tonight for fireworks.
Sekers: A story woven in silk
Published 3 July 2009
Margaret Crosby looks back on Sekers silk and its important role in our community
Maize maze lost to bad weather
Published 3 July 2009
A POPULAR attraction in west Cumbria will not go ahead this year due to poor attendance last summer.
Quest Seekers embark on their voyage of discovery
Published 3 July 2009
THIS year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Quest Seeker, with a theme of fantasy and the power of the imagination.
They’ve got that Thor’s day feeling...
Published 2 July 2009
Andrew Clarke meets with some - friendly - Vikings
First Cumbrian swine flu case confirmed
Published 2 July 2009
A holidaymaker staying at a hotel in Carlisle has been confirmed as carrying Cumbria’s first case of swine flu.
’Miracle’ saved our holiday
Published 1 July 2009
A WOMAN was devastated when she thought a special celebratory holiday would have to be cancelled.
Children’s services face major shake-up Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
RADICAL changes are expected in the way children’s and family health services are delivered.
Heritage plans Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
WHITEHAVEN’S architectural and historical character is under threat, being gradually undermined and eroded says a new report.
Council spent £2m less than expected Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
COPELAND Council has spent £2m less than it expected during the past year, but the leftover cash is due mainly to some hefty unexpected windfalls, including one from the Vat man.
Vaccinations warning as mumps on rise Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
AN increase in mumps across the county has led to a warning from health chiefs about vaccinations.
Traders want to blow Whitehaven’s trumpet Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
A MARKETING plan is to be developed for Whitehaven to breathe new life into the town.
Survey shows loves and hates Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
CUMBRIA is a great place to live but the county’s local authorities could be better.
Sellafield ‘blackmail’ case goes to tribunal Add your comments
Published 1 July 2009
ALLEGATIONS that “bribery and blackmail” were used to coerce Sellafield workers into accepting a pay deal are to be heard at an industrial tribunal.
Shocking facts about prison life revealed
Published 1 July 2009
DAMNING new figures reveal just 23 per cent of staff surveyed at Haverigg prison believe levels of control and discipline are satisfactory.
Visa snag scuppers exchange trip
Published 1 July 2009
A MUCH-ANTICIPATED trip to West Cumbria from a group of young Tanzanians has been cancelled after most of the visitors were refused entry to the UK.
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- Carnival goes with a swing
- Sellafield route 'could be closed for weeks'
- Maize maze lost to bad weather
- West Cumbrian man recovering after 100 foot cliff fall
- Carnival fun for all
- Sellafield ‘blackmail’ case goes to tribunal Add your comments
- First Cumbrian swine flu case confirmed
- ’Miracle’ saved our holiday
- Grant Smith: I was frozen out at Carlisle United
- ‘UFO’ over the Recre
- Sellafield route 'could be closed for weeks'
- Sellafield ‘blackmail’ case goes to tribunal Add your comments
- Fisherman missing after flash floods
- First Cumbrian swine flu case confirmed
- Carnival goes with a swing
- Rescue as man plunges 100ft down St Bees Head
- Jobs go as card shops close
- ’Miracle’ saved our holiday
- Met Office storm warning for Cumbria
- Sekers: A story woven in silk
