Sunday, 05 July 2009

Carnival ends with a bang

ONLY the rain stayed away as crowds turned out in their hundreds for Whitehaven Carnival and a firework finale.

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.

News roundup list

Carnival ends with a bang

Published 4 July 2009

fireworks ONLY the rain stayed away as crowds turned out in their hundreds for Whitehaven Carnival and a firework finale.

Ravenglass sightings

Published 4 July 2009

A MOTHER and her son spotted a strange sighting in the sky over Holmrook.

‘UFO’ over the Recre

Published 4 July 2009

GOODNESS gracious! Great balls of orange!

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).

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

The Diary

Published 2 July 2009

Will you remember where you were the day Jackson died?

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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