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.
- 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
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.
Carnival and fireworks this weekend
Published 3 July 2009
THIS Saturday promises to be a fun-filled day as Whitehaven Carnival takes to the streets, followed by fireworks at night.
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.
First case of swine flu reaches Cumbria
Published 1 July 2009
THE first case of swine flu has been confirmed in Cumbria. Health bosses yesterday (Wednesday) revealed that a 70-year-old man in the Carlisle area was the first person with the illness in the county.
Car failed to stop
Published 1 July 2009
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a fail-to-stop accident on the new Parton to Lillyhall bypass. A silver Ford Fiesta caused a red Jaguar to swerve on the southbound roundabout at Distington. The Jaguar then went over the roundabout and was damaged in Tuesday’s incident.
Copeland found wanting over bid
Published 1 July 2009
A HERITAGE lottery bid for cash to help regenerate Whitehaven town centre has fallen at the first hurdle – but planners hope to have another go next year and, having introduced a raft of heritage measures, anticipate success.
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- Maize maze lost to bad weather
- Carnival and fireworks this weekend
- Quest Seekers embark on their voyage of discovery
- They’ve got that Thor’s day feeling...
- The Diary
- First Cumbrian swine flu case confirmed
- ’Miracle’ saved our holiday
- Children’s services face major shake-up Add your comments
- Heritage plans Add your comments
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- Carnival and fireworks this weekend
- Maize maze lost to bad weather
- Sellafield route 'could be closed for weeks'
- West Cumbrian man recovering after 100 foot cliff fall
- Sellafield ‘blackmail’ case goes to tribunal Add your comments
- Carnival fun for all
- ’Miracle’ saved our holiday
- First Cumbrian swine flu case confirmed
- Grant Smith: I was frozen out at Carlisle United
- Naked men out walking
- 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
- Rescue as man plunges 100ft down St Bees Head
- Jobs go as card shops close
- ’Miracle’ saved our holiday
- Carnival and fireworks this weekend
- Met Office storm warning for Cumbria
- Sekers: A story woven in silk
