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Whitehaven stepped their foot on the gas in the second half to clinch an all important victory over rivals Workington Town at Derwent Park. It was a very tight game throughout with the scoreline deadlocked at 12-12 at the break but three tries at
It is all square at the break in the West Cumbrian derby with nothing to choose from between Workington Town and Whitehaven. The scoreline is at 12-12 after 40 minutes in a very tight encounter that has changed hands on a couple of occasions.
Cumbria's emergency services are currently dealing with a "serious" crash on the A66, say police. The collision is said to have happened on the main road between the Bassenthwaite dual carriageway and the turn-off for Thornthwaite, near Keswick.
Workington Town have been boosted ahead of this afternoon's derby with Whitehaven by the return of Sean Penkywicz in the hooking role. And Whitehaven welcome back Chris Taylor who was only rated as 50/50 ahead of the game and he will start in the
THE ARMY, coastguard and police were called to a beach after a shell was found lying in the sand. Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team attended Drigg beach on Tuesday after Cumbria Police called them about a suspected military device. Upon arrival
A Cumbrian artist is set to appear on a BBC television show hosted by Nick Knowles on Good Friday, April 19, as he and his brother prepare to showcase their talents at a major art fair. Mark Hamilton, 55, of Upperby, Carlisle, will appear on Home
Workington Town coach Leon Pryce says they can’t let their emotions get the better of them against arch rivals Whitehaven this afternoon. The two sides are set to clash in the traditional Good Friday derby at Derwent Park, kick-off 3pm, with League
Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton sees no extra incentive in going back to Derwent Park this afternoon to take on his former club. Charlton spent six years with Workington Town, earning widespread respect for the way he and Martin Oglanby coached the
A Bothel man who only took up golf once he had retired is the new captain of the Bank Enders team at Maryport Golf Club. Ken Nelson will be captain for the first time and is looking forward to the role since he discovered an unexpected love for
A former Workington church leader is returning to preach this Easter Sunday to mark the 60th anniversary of his ordination. Guy Finnie was ordained on April 18, 1959 and served as minister of the then Harrington Road Baptist Church until 1968, when
Workington Reds would love to see manager Lee Andrews finish on a high, after he announced his intention to stand down at the end of the season said assistant Steven Rudd. Reds face a busy Easter weekend travelling to Buxton tomorrow before hosting
CREATIVE youngsters paraded an impressive selection of Easter bonnets in Cockermouth. Cute bunnies, fluffy chicks, spring flowers, dinosaurs, Batman and Angry Bird - you name it, they were on those hats. Not to mention ribbons, hay, cotton wool
WORKINGTON is gearing up for a unique series of Uppies and Downies. The traditional Easter game starts today (Friday) and the Downies side are expected to turn out in force after last year’s whitewash. And on Tuesday a special commemoration
A man was left with part of his ear hanging off following an assault in Whitehaven. Jordan Forrester, 23, had to undergo reconstructive surgery in Newcastle after being attacked by three males. It happened near to the taxi rank in Duke Street
