Wait for council chief executive

Published 25 July 2008

ALLERDALE council will not advertise for a new chief executive for six months.

Amir Khan lends a hand to raise cash for local charity

Published 24 July 2008

A SIGNED pair of Amir Khan’s boxing gloves have been given away in a charity raffle held at a Workington dentists.

Man’s lifetime battle of disease and cancer

Published 24 July 2008

A MARYPORT man has died at the age of 45 after losing his second battle with cancer.

Recycled furniture shop plans to create four jobs

Published 24 July 2008

IMPACT Housing wants to open a recycled furniture shop in Workington, creating four jobs.

The festival’s VIPs - meet the backstage crew

Published 24 July 2008

Vision girl wins canoe

Published 24 July 2008

A TALLENTIRE teenager’s vision for the Lake District has won her a £200 canoe in a competition.

Vandals target satellite cables in random attacks

Published 24 July 2008

FORTY Maryport homes have been left without satellite TV after a spate of random attacks.

Children surprised as school arranges prom

Published 24 July 2008

EWANRIGG Junior School in Maryport held its first prom for pupils going on to senior school.

Carnival goes from strength to strength

Published 24 July 2008

COLOURFUL Broughton Carnival has again been hailed a success – drawing crowds as large as last year’s diamond jubilee.

National caring award

Published 24 July 2008

A COCKERMOUTH woman has won a national award for caring for people with dementia.

Wave centre’s open weekend attracts 4,500

Published 24 July 2008

MORE than 4,500 people visited the Wave centre in Maryport at an open weekend, organisers said.

Police use people power to challenge young drinkers

Published 24 July 2008

WORKINGTON residents are bring asked to help police stop underage drinking in the town by keeping diaries.

Bounty is ready to set sail at end of the month

Published 24 July 2008

WORKINGTON’S latest pub, which has created 25 jobs, will open its doors at the end of the month.

Ana on course to aim high for a better future

Published 24 July 2008

A CROSBY VILLA woman is determined not to allow her disability get in the way of her education.

New director on a learning curve at Calvert Trust

Published 24 July 2008

SEAN Day has taken over as centre director of Keswick’s Calvert Trust.

Just what the doctor ordered - a silver medal

Published 24 July 2008

A COCKERMOUTH doctor won a silver medal earlier this month rowing in a national competition.

Cub James wins pack’s first Queen’s silver award

Published 24 July 2008

A DEARHAM youngster has been recognised for his achievements as a Cub Scout.

Age Concern celebrates 30 years

Published 24 July 2008

MORE than 500 elderly people from across the county rolled back the years at Workington’s Carnegie Theatre to celebrate their age with an event, organised by Age Concern to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Northwest Cumbria.

Teachers retire at town schools

Published 24 July 2008

THREE Workington teachers have said goodbye to the classroom at the end of the school term.