Cumbrians awarded in Queen's Birthday Honours List
The chairman of Allerdale Disability Association has been made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. (1 comment)
Workington woman’s royal collection outdates Queen’s reign
A Workington grandmother has been collecting royal memorabilia for more than 60 years – two years before the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal song family donate TV to Workington care home
The family of a woman who recorded a song for the royal wedding have donated a television to Newlands Care Home in Workington.
Roman dig begins in Maryport
Archaeologists hope that Maryport will reveal more of its Roman secrets this summer.
Flimby wind farm is opened
Nine years after it was first mooted, the Flimby Wind Farm was finally opened this week.
Cockermouth’s flood-recovery jigsaw is completed
The last piece of the jigsaw in Cockermouth’s flood recovery process was put into place on Tuesday as the town’s new £4.4 million defences were opened.
Book celebrates Cockermouth shopfront scheme
A heritage scheme has been captured in print to celebrate Cockermouth’s transformation since the 2009 floods.
Workington man takes on 1000-mile cycle in great-niece’s memory
The great-uncle of a Workington baby who died from a rare brain tumour will lead a 1,000-mile cycle ride next month in her memory. (1 comment)
Keswick action man Andrew has other fish to fry in his flying machine
You’ve heard of flying doctors and the Flying Squad – now Cumbria has its own flying county councillor. (1 comment)
Former lecturer restores rotting Maryport boat
A rotting former Maryport fishing trawler is being given a new lease of life – and all because of its owner’s brush with death.
Workington mum Shirley draws on experience to set up support group
A Workington woman who has a blind and autistic son has set up a disability support group.
Port of Workington floats idea for major shipping deal
A planned major shipping deal would give Workington a foothold on the global market and a huge boost to local industry.
Protestors’ call to arms as Dearham homes get green light
Dearham villagers held an urgent meeting this week after plans for a new housing development were approved despite hundreds of objections.
Cat killed in Workington dog attack
A Workington couple have been traumatised after their pet cat was torn apart by dogs on their front doorstep. (1 comment)
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