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Moss Bay enjoys best carnival ever
Published 2 July 2009
THIS year’s Moss Bay carnival in Workington has been hailed by organisers as the best in its history.
Stainburn School holds prom for year 11 students
Published 2 July 2009
YOUNGSTERS at Workington's Stainburn School went to the prom tonight.
Traders petition for more Cockermouth parking
Published 2 July 2009
A PETITION set up by a group of Cockermouth traders complaining about parking in the town will go before councillors next week.
Premium price paid for auctioned Cumbrian artist Sheila Fell drawing
Published 2 July 2009
A SHEILA Fell drawing, uncovered by the Maryport Settlement, has sold for £4,200.
Travelodge guests and workers create parking havoc in Cockermouth
Published 2 July 2009
COCKERMOUTH residents are angry that holidaymakers at the town’s Travelodge and Sellafield workers are using their road as a free car park.
Support for Setmurthy parish hall repairs
Published 2 July 2009
A BUILDING which has been at the heart of a rural community near Cockermouth for more than a century is undergoing a facelift.
Vintage day out at Distington
Published 2 July 2009
UP to 8,000 people from all over Britain are expected to steam into Distington this Sunday for the village’s biggest event.
Showcase for young blues talent
Published 2 July 2009
UP to 15 youth bands will show off their talent at the Maryport Blues Festival this month.
Parish council battle to fix danger steps
Published 2 July 2009
SEATON residents say that a set of steep steps are in such poor repair they are a danger to people.
Rigg switch-on
Published 2 July 2009
SOME of the Robin Rigg wind turbines in the Solway Firth could start producing electricity this month.
Prom night for Maryport Netherhall School
Published 27 June 2009
STUDENTS from Netherhall School in Maryport were at the Broughton Craggs Hotel for the year 11 prom.
Last orders at Workington pub as it is knocked down
Published 26 June 2009
VIDEO: WORK to knock down the former Westfield pub in Workington began yesterday.
St Joseph School pupils from Workington go to the prom
Published 26 June 2009
YEAR 11 pupils from St Joseph's School in Workington held their prom at Hunday Manor on Wednesday night.
Work to begin to improve Solway coast road
Published 26 June 2009
WORK is planned to improve the area around the Maryport to Silloth coast road in the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It is always high noon at Cockermouth church
Published 26 June 2009
THEY say time sometimes seems to stand still – and that appears to be the case in Cockermouth, as this church clock shows.
Maryport maritime museum lifeline request
Published 26 June 2009
MARYPORT Town Council has been asked to contribute towards £44,614 needed to keep the town’s maritime museum afloat.
New supermarket open in Workington
Published 26 June 2009
MORE than 1,000 people attended the opening of Workington’s new £2 million Netto store yesterday.
Maryport sewer scheme almost finished
Published 26 June 2009
UNITED Utilities is putting the finishing touches to the sewer work on Ellenborough Road in Maryport.
Work needed to stop Harrington floods
Published 25 June 2009
WORK needs to be done in Harrington to protect it from flooding, according to reports.
More news
- Workington singer fails in X Factor bid
- Award-winning Maryport restaurant closes
- NHS apologises to Workington family over cancelled operation
- Cumbrian business wins royal order for mugs
- West Cumbrian post office shuts after audit
- A zippy 700ft for charity by Cockermouth mart worker
- Moss Bay enjoys best carnival ever
- Stainburn School holds prom for year 11 students
- Traditional sweet shop to open in Cockermouth
- Review of controversial Workington parking plans
