Cumbrian firm Gen II wins £25 million Sellafield training contract
A west Cumbrian training firm has landed a £25 million deal to train Britain’s next generation of nuclear workers. (7 comments)
Pupils step up war on dog mess
PAINTING dog dirt different colours is part of a fight-back against fouling near to Hensingham Primary School. (11 comments)
Talks under way on fate of old Kangol factory
HOPES are high that work to redevelop the Kangol site at Cleator could be agreed by the end of the year. (1 comment)
- Copeland schools celebrating their exam result successes (1 comment)
- House of Lords look to halt West Cumbria’s ‘brain drain’ (3 comments)
- Fish firm takeover investigated
- Distington's unwanted chicanes to be removed (2 comments)
- Third-time lucky, hope pedalo pair
- Pupils come up with beautiful way to raise funds
- Drunken train passenger admits assault
- Old photos wanted for jubilee exhibition
In memory of Mark
FRIENDS and family of Whitehaven man Mark Burns, who died aged 38 after a long battle with cancer, have been raising money for charity in his memory and now plan a Stars in their Eyes concert.
Eddie's distinguished service
A WAR books author who claimed to be the last man alive to have served in all three services of the Navy, the Army and the Airforce, has been challenged in his claim by news that Whitehaven’s Eddie Kennedy has the same distinction.
Fun in the snow at Whitehaven January 1987
Heavy snow fall during January 1987 meant that pupils from a school in Whitehaven had lots of fun playing in the snow.
Sellafield Police dogs at Montreal school
The Sellafield Police dog unit and officers visited Montreal school at Cleator Moor. They gave a display of different dog disiplines used by the force from explosive search dogs to apprehending people trying to evade capture
The Whitsuntide Pleasure Fair came to Whitehaven harbour during June 1976
Excited youngsters enjoyed all the fun of the Whitsuntide Pleasure Fair when it came to Whitehaven harbour during 1976
IN THE SPORTS SECTION THIS WEEK...
Craig Calvert to miss first game of Whitehaven's Northern Rail Cup campaign
Pace ace Craig Calvert is out of contention for Whitehaven’s opening Northern Rail clash at Hunslet Hawks on Sunday. You Say
THE NUCLEAR WASTE DEBATE
CATCH up with views and comments from readers in this week's Letters Page. And if you wish to send a letter, write to letters.wn@whitehaven-news.co.uk 
A ‘MAD Hatters Tea Party’ was held in Bigrigg to launch a new club for women to share an afternoon of fun and pampering. 
HUNDREDS of pounds have been given to local organisations following a fundraising firework display in Whitehaven. 
MEMORIES of a popular Whitehaven nightspot are set to be revived at a second annual reunion event. 
THE work of Gosforth’s creative community has gone on display at Egremont’s Lowes Court Gallery. 
