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Gosforth Show 2020 cancelled due to Coronavirus crisis

Oliver Hodgson

May 15, 20201 min read

Gosforth Show 2020 cancelled due to Coronavirus crisis

Gosforth Show has confirmed that their 2020 show will no longer take place due to the Coronavirus crisis, with all efforts now being...

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Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20201 min read

Golf returns to Copeland

Golf courses throughout the country are back open this week for the first time in several weeks after the UK government eased Coronavirus...

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"Travel to Open spaces but not the Mountains," says mountain rescue teams

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20202 min read

"Travel to Open spaces but not the Mountains," says mountain rescue teams

The leaders of the twelve Lake District Mountain Rescue teams wish to reinforce the message about staying off the high fells as it is...

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Hensingham ARLFC donate hampers to care home

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20201 min read

Hensingham ARLFC donate hampers to care home

The youth section of Hensingham ARLFC wanted to give something back to the local community and decided that there was no better way to...

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Copeland MP launches appeal to deter visitors from Cumbria and the Lakes

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20202 min read

Copeland MP launches appeal to deter visitors from Cumbria and the Lakes

The MP for Copeland has today urged tourists planning to visit Cumbria to stay at home. In response to the changes in lockdown guidance,...

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Egremont's Crab Fair 2020 CANCELLED due to COVID-19

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20201 min read

Egremont's Crab Fair 2020 CANCELLED due to COVID-19

Egremont Crab Fair a traditional and historic event which has taken place for over 750 years in the Cumbrian town of Egremont has...

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Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open early

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20202 min read

Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open early

From earlier today at 8 am this morning self-employed individuals or members of partnerships  whose  business has been adversely affected...

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Copeland Council awarded gold status for excellence in data management

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20201 min read

Copeland Council awarded gold status for excellence in data management

COPELAND Council has won a Gold Award for excellence in the management of address information. The Council has been awarded the gold...

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Area 6 Support Group Continues To Support Hundreds

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20202 min read

Area 6 Support Group Continues To Support Hundreds

A support group that was established just under a month ago continues to help hundreds of people. The lead team comprises seven...

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Council unveils exciting plans for Whitehaven

Oliver Hodgson

May 13, 20202 min read

Council unveils exciting plans for Whitehaven

COPELAND Council has unveiled its ambitious vision for Whitehaven in a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme. The council has developed...

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BREAKING: Kendal Calling announces their 2020 festival will no longer take place

Oliver Hodgson

May 11, 20202 min read

BREAKING: Kendal Calling announces their 2020 festival will no longer take place

Kendal Calling has confirmed that their 2020 festival will no longer take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all ticket bookings...

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Gosforth plans to celebrate the heroes on VE day

Oliver Hodgson

May 7, 20201 min read

Gosforth plans to celebrate the heroes on VE day

VE day marks 75 years since the ending of WW2 and Gosforth have found safe ways to mark the poignant day. Rachel Unsworth of Gosforth...

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WATCH: St Bees School Brings The World Together in Feel Good Video

Oliver Hodgson

May 7, 20201 min read

WATCH: St Bees School Brings The World Together in Feel Good Video

With the greatest global impact in living memory, the COVID-19 pandemic has hugely affected our lives. Whilst we may all be riding the...

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Oliver Hodgson

May 7, 20202 min read

Tom Jones Carlisle concert postponed

Global superstar Tom Jones has announced that his ‘A Celebration’ tour, which was due to take place this summer, has been postponed, but...

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Council issues safety reminder to tenants and landlords

Oliver Hodgson

May 6, 20202 min read

Council issues safety reminder to tenants and landlords

TENANTS and landlords in Copeland are being reminded that homes should not be left in a state where they are unsafe and needing urgent...

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'The virus does not spread itself - it is only spread by people'

Oliver Hodgson

May 6, 20201 min read

'The virus does not spread itself - it is only spread by people'

umbria Constabulary’s Assistant Chief Constable, and Chair of Cumbria’s Strategic Co-ordinating Group, Andrew Slattery, is urging people...

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Reassurance to Maryport residents following armed response

Oliver Hodgson

May 2, 20201 min read

Reassurance to Maryport residents following armed response

Police would like to reassure residents of Maryport following the deployment of armed officers to the town at 4.27pm this afternoon (2...

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McDonald's confirm 15 restaurants will open later this month

Oliver Hodgson

May 1, 20202 min read

McDonald's confirm 15 restaurants will open later this month

In a statement sent out to customers and their staff Mr Paul Pomroy - Chief Executive Officer, McDonald’s UK and Ireland spoke about the...

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Cumbria police urge people not to attend anti-lockdown protest in Workington

Oliver Hodgson

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Cumbria police urge people not to attend anti-lockdown protest in Workington

Cumbria police are urging people not to get involved in a planned anti-lockdown protest which is advertised to happen in Workington on...

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Public thanked for continuing to make sacrifices to protect NHS

Oliver Hodgson

Apr 30, 20202 min read

Public thanked for continuing to make sacrifices to protect NHS

Cumbria Constabulary’s Chief Constable is urging people to continue to follow the Government guidance and stay home, as national figures...

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