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  • Car enthusiasts to zoom through ideas for Covid-safe events

    A PLEA to help decide what Covid-safe events can be run has been issued by motoring enthusiasts. Wigton Motor Club organises a range of events, catering for both modern and historic competitors. As a member of the association of North East and

  • Work has begun on Solway Coast cycleway

    WORK is underway on the Solway Coaster project which will see a 14.1km route between Allonby and Silloth adding to the cycleway from Maryport to Allonby. The new link between the Solway Coast towns will form part of the National Cycle Network Route

  • Welcoming West Cumbria's newest tiny tots!

    Welcoming your newest tots is what we love to do – and this week is no different, as we continue to say a big hello to the latest additions to the West Cumbrian community! The parents of these little cherubs have shared their joy with us as they

  • New BBC drama Life is the next must-watch TV

    Remember Doctor Foster? Well, the writer is back with a spin-off. Georgia Humphreys chats to stars Victoria Hamilton and Alison Steadman. Let’s admit it; we don’t like watching TV shows about people who have everything all figured out. We like

  • Kind group gets a new minibus to support the community

    A community group which has delivered food to 2,000 people every week during lockdown now has a new minibus to continue supporting residents. The South Workington Youth Partnership (SWYP), based at Moorclose Community Centre, has gone above and

  • TV picks, day by day: Have they got an audience for us?

    Our choice of programmes to watch in the coming week... On demand Dick Johnson is Dead (Netflix, from Fri) Acclaimed cinematographer and film-maker Kirsten Johnson has worked on numerous acclaimed projects over the years. Dick Johnson is

  • UK could see rise in illegal evictions

    VULNERABLE people could be out on the streets after an eviction ban ended on Monday. Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, former member of parliament for Carlisle raised an urgent question in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The MP

  • Warning issued after fake penalty email is circulating

    Action Fraud UK issued the alert after thousands got in touch with the organisation earlier this month following a scam email. The fake penalty email scam contains links in the emails which lead to websites that are designed to steal your personal

  • Delays expected as roadworks hit town centre today

    Delays are expected as works are carried out on a main road in a town centre. Multi-way traffic signals are currently in place on Harrington Road, Workington, as work Electricity North West completes the vital work. The team are expected to work

  • Coronavirus rules 'could have and may go further'

    ONE of the county's most senior police officers says the new coronavirus restrictions could have gone further and warns of more strict measures if the public doesn't obey. Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed a number of new restrictions for the

  • Head rejects allegations that his students assaulted a girl

    The headteacher of a west Cumbrian school has strongly rejected reports that his students were involved in an assault. David Tromans, headteacher at Netherhall School, has written to parents and carers after Cumbria police issued an appeal for information

  • Busy Brian is behind so many successful projects

    LIKE many West Cumbrian towns, Cockermouth has a great community spirit. Over the years we have reported on all sorts of town initiatives, from the creation of Cockermouth Emergency Response Group (CERG) and the Clothes Pantry for families in need

  • Charlton reels in a win in club contest

    Harrington Sea Angling Club's latest match was held at Crosscanonby on Saturday. Ten anglers struggled to find anything other than the reliable dogfish, with 23 being recorded. Jonathan Charlton won and was the only angler to add another fish

  • Curwen continues to pack down with Town

    Workington Town are continuing to bolster their pack with the best of Cumbrian talent with Tom Curwen agreeing a new deal with the club. Town coach Chris Thorman believes some of the latest rule changes in rugby league will really benefit the former