The pick of Christmas music

Published 1 December 2008

CHRISTMAS has certainly arrived early for all music fans this year.

Health plan delays may create financial risk

Published 28 November 2008

THERE are fears that a delay in implementing Cumbria's health plan - Closer to Home - could create a financial risk.

The Diary: An off-beat look at the week

Published 27 November 2008

Beware the sting in the tail as Alistair Darling hands back cash

Pre-Christmas present: Your homes are safe

Published 27 November 2008

CHRISTMAS has come early for the residents of Greenvale Court at Frizington – their home has been saved thanks to a strong village protest.

Haven wonderkid McNally heading to Super League

Published 27 November 2008

WHITEHAVEN’s rugby league wonder boy Gregg McNally is heading for Super League.

Things look brighter at Frizington

Published 27 November 2008

FRIZINGTON’S Christmas lights switch-on proved to be a huge success on Friday evening, last week.

In brief

Published 26 November 2008

A CHRISTMAS Fayre is being held in aid of St Michael's Church, Arlecdon, on Saturday 10am-noon at the Adams Hall, Arlecdon.

Hospital services to be redeveloped

Published 26 November 2008

WEST Cumberland Hospital’s palliative care and rehabilitation services are being developed.

Stubbing out smoking

Published 26 November 2008

COPELAND MP, Jamie Reed, has pledged to Make Smoking History for the area’s children and young people.

Calder Abbey tour will help fund restoration

Published 26 November 2008

A GUIDED tour of Calder Abbey is to take place on Thursday December 7 at 2pm.

Newspaper jobs threat

Published 26 November 2008

THIRTY jobs could be lost at publishers CN Group as it undergoes a restructuring exercise triggered by the effects of the economic downturn.

Hospitals revamp process starts

Published 26 November 2008

HEALTH bosses are today being asked to approve an outline business case for the first major cottage hospital development.

Town’s drugs fight is praised

Published 26 November 2008

MILLOM police have praised local people for their help in cracking down on drug-related offences in the town.

Owner flees as dog attacks

Published 26 November 2008

A WHITEHAVEN pensioner was savagely attacked by a dog outside his home.

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Published 26 November 2008

Bug hits hospital wards

Published 26 November 2008

TWO wards at West Cumberland Hospital have re-opened following an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting due to the winter vomiting bug norovirus.

Learning how to stay ahead

Published 26 November 2008

BUSINESSES struggling with the credit crunch are being urged to attend a series of events being held by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce.

Jury considers verdict

Published 26 November 2008

THE jury in the Robert Wilson murder trial at Carlisle Crown Court were due to retire yesterday (Wednesday) to consider their verdict.

Woman dead in River Ehen

Published 26 November 2008

A 46-YEAR-old woman has been found dead in the River Ehen.