Latest news
Workington Marks and Spencer store saved
Published 7 January 2009
STAFF at Workington’s Marks and Spencer store were relieved as they company today announced it was not among the 27 branches expected to close nationwide.
Workington school shut due to water leak
Published 7 January 2009
VICTORIA Infant and Nursery School in Workington is closed to pupils today due to a water leak.
Work starts to demolish Workington hotel
Published 7 January 2009
WORK has begun today to knock down the Westlands Hotel.
Keep off Derwentwater ice
Published 5 January 2009
PEOPLE are being told to stay off the dangerous ice on the edge of Derwentwater, close to Keswick.
UPDATED: power restored to Maryport town centre
Published 2 January 2009
POWER has been restored to Maryport town centre by United Utilities.
Website set up to help Woolworths staff
Published 2 January 2009
A WEBSITE has been set up to help former Woolworths staff find new jobs.
Workington indecent assault investigation dropped
Published 2 January 2009
POLICE have dropped an investigation into an alleged indecent assault in Workington.
Boxing Day hunts were well supported
Published 2 January 2009
HUNDREDS of people turned out for the annual Blencathra and Melbreak hunts that took place on Boxing Day.
Sadness as stores close
Published 2 January 2009
STAFF at Woolworths in Workington finished their last shift on Saturday and they said goodbye to their store.
Jobs at risk at clothes stores
Published 1 January 2009
STAFF at a Workington shop under threat of closure remain positive about keeping their jobs.
Developing north Allerdale meeting
Published 1 January 2009
A NEW trust, set up to make sure north Allerdale has its fair share of regeneration opportunities, will meet in Aspatria next week.A BOY suffered a suspected leg injury after being hit by a car in Workington on Tuesday. The youngster, aged about nine, ran away after the accident which happened at traffic lights in Washington Street at 1.15pm. Police want to trace the boy, who was wearing an orange and grey anorak and black trousers. Anyone with information can contact police on 0845 33 00 247.HAND-HELD computers are to be issued to police officers in Cumbria to slash red tape and keep them out on the beat for longer. They can be used instead of a notepad, reducing the need to return to police stations and input details into the force’s existing computer system. The number of devices Cumbria police will be able to buy has yet to be finalised.LAKE District planners will not take enforcement action over the erection of a fence at Strathmore in Braithwaite near Keswick, as long as it is painted green within a reasonable time. The authority said enforcement would not be in the public interest.
Woolies’ demise is a big loss for Maryport
Published 1 January 2009
STAFF at Maryport’s Woolworths store are facing an uncertain future after the store closes today.
No title
Published 1 January 2009
SHOPPERS have been snapping up bargains during the festive season – but some traders across Allerdale are predicting a tough 2009.
27 jobs lost at Keswick branch
Published 1 January 2009
THE Keswick branch of Woolworths closed its doors for the last time on Monday, with the loss of 27 jobs.
Prize incentive to savers in credit unions
Published 1 January 2009
TENANTS in Home properties could win cash prizes if they begin to save with a credit union.
Plea to leave town’s festive lights alone
Published 1 January 2009
VANDALS in Cockermouth have been spoiling the festive season for the town.
Council bid to deal with fuel poverty
Published 1 January 2009
A PROPOSAL to implement a fuel poverty action plan is to be discussed by Cumbria County Council cabinet on Tuesday.
Airport plan hailed as part of area’s economic future
Published 1 January 2009
THE £25 million plan to redevelop Carlisle Airport has been hailed by Cumbria’s leading regeneration organisations.
Fairtrade winners
Published 1 January 2009
THREE children won prizes through a colouring competition held by Cockermouth Fairtrade group. Local children were given the chance to showcase their artistic skills to help promote Fairtrade products, helped by Cockermouth Library, Oxfam and local Fairtrade churches. Prizes were donated by local businesses, Cumberland Pencil Company and Cockermouth Co-op.
More news
- Workington Marks and Spencer store saved
- Workington school shut due to water leak
- Work starts to demolish Workington hotel
- Keep off Derwentwater ice
- UPDATED: power restored to Maryport town centre
- MBE for 40 years of youth work
- Website set up to help Woolworths staff
- Workington indecent assault investigation dropped
- Boxing Day hunts were well supported
- Sadness as stores close
