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FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Lowca in Whitehaven. The village has a population of around 900 people and is located to the North of Whitehaven heading towards Workington. It ...
Muncaster castle is set to host a sausage festival this bank holiday weekend. The castle, in Ravenglass, will host the sausage festival from May 3 to May 5. The three-day event will include sausage ...
A DEVELOPER’S bid to remove the need for affordable housing on a new Whitehaven estate has been opposed by councillors.
The Newsquest Pride of Cumbria Awards 2025 will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at the Greenhill Hotel, Wigton, with finalists invited to a night of celebration.
A 17th century Grade II listed farmhouse near Wigton is on the market for offers over £1 million. According to estate agents at Fine & Country Cumbria, Lacewood offers buyers the chance to own a piece ...
THE NHS has issued advice to people in Cumbria as we enter a hot spell. The public is reminded to stay safe as temperatures get warmer across the county. Top tips include wearing sun cream and staying ...
A JUDICIAL review of a decision to grant plans for a zipwire attraction in the Lake District will take place at the end of April.
A 92-YEAR-old woman has had a building named after her in recognition of her years of volunteering. Marie Scott, of Whitehaven, has volunteered at the West Cumbria Society for the Blind for over 30 ...
THE board of an NHS Trust are being urged not to close a mental health facility - as a decision is due to be made on the controversial plans today.
Typically, presidents use the 100-day mark to launch multiple rallies. But Donald Trump is doing only the Michigan stop.