Whitehaven have set off their League 1 season with a hard-fought win over a battling Keighley Cougars side 28-16. It was very close for the majority of the game with a new-look Keighley showing they will not be the whipping boys in the league, despite
Workington Town have got off to the best start possible to their League 1 season by beating one of their biggest rivals Oldham 32-28 in a very close encounter. The game has swing back and forth with both teams having the upper hand at times but
ANOTHER mixed weather week means I was unable to get to work in the vegetable garden. I was hoping to sow some early peas and broad beans directly, though the soil was far too wet to work with. So, I took the opportunity so sow some peas and beans
It’s the time of year when snowflakes are falling and snowdrops are rising as winter and spring begin their annual argument. Snowdrops are aptly named for several reasons. The ‘drop’ part may come from their resemblance to drop earrings, reflecting
Whitehaven struck back to level matters with visitors Keighley Cougars at half time in their League 1 opener 12-12. Haven gave Keighley some early ball after they came up with a series of unforced errors in the opening minutes. The new-look Cougars
Workington Town lead one of the favourites for the League 1 title Oldham by just two points at half time in the opening game of the season. Most of the action came in the opening quarter with two tries apiece for the two squads in a frenzied opening
Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton has named his first starting line-up for the new League 1 season as they welcome Keighley Cougars to the Recreation Ground this afternoon. The good news for Haven is that Jessie Joe Parker finally has clearance to
Workington Town fans will get their first glimpse of new Wigan loan signing James Worthington at Oldham today. The Warriors player, on a one-month loan at Derwent Park, has been named in Leon Pryce's starting line-up to take on Oldham this afternoon
THE Labour and Liberal Democrat leadership running Cumbria County Council have blamed the Government for a council tax rise in April. But opposition Conservatives accused the administration of “passing the buck” and “painting the bleakest picture
A WORKINGTON mother and daughter are appearing on BBC television programme Teen Taxi which allows cameras to film their daily life. Charlie Douglas-Brown and daughter Georgia Douglas-Brown, 18, from Stainburn, appear in episodes three and seven
Did you know that YouTube was actually invented as a platform to upload cute animal videos? It’s true. Everyone loves a good ‘awwwww’ over a tiny kitten asleep in a sock or a puppy with big, sad eyes. Through boredom (or because I’m your typical
Nostalgia By How Michael I know it existed – because I’ve read about it somewhere. Local historians can be heard muttering these sentiments from time to time – often when talking about a book, an object or a learned article they can’t quite
A DEVASTATED dog owner is warning others to be vigilant after her pet’s tragic death. Chloe Nicholson, of Dearham, is speaking out following the death of her beloved Jack Russell Billy. He had to be put down after swallowing something she believes
Child car seats which are illegal to use in the UK are still available to buy from online marketplaces, a watchdog has warned. The seats, made of fabric, offer "almost no protection" in the event of a car crash and sell for as little as £8 on sites
Everything from Georgian board games to Sindy dolls and a model Star Wars spaceship is set to go under the hammer in the next vintage and antique toy sale at Mitchells in Cockermouth. Among the oldest and rarest items up for grabs is a Georgian
Ex-Workington Town and Whitehaven star Ryan MacDonald has joined forces with his partner to set up a vocational learning centre in his home town. Mr MacDonald and his partner Louise Varey have taken over the old Chambers Homecentre building on
“It is better to die of drink then to die of thirst.” John Fante GO on, hands up, how many of you thoroughly enjoy Italian wines on holiday but then settle for some New World temptress when you get home? There really is something magical about
