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WATCH: International star Sean Paul sends his words of support to the Cumbrian town of Whitehaven

Oliver Hodgson

Apr 11, 20201 min read

WATCH: International star Sean Paul sends his words of support to the Cumbrian town of Whitehaven

Hip-hop global superstar Sean Paul has sent his positive vibes from Jamaica to the Cumbrian town of Whitehaven. In a video message to...

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PHOTO SPECIAL: Copeland applauds the NHS and key workers

Oliver Hodgson

Apr 9, 20201 min read

PHOTO SPECIAL: Copeland applauds the NHS and key workers

Once again on Thursday, hundreds from Millom to Whitehaven stepped outside their front doors at 8 pm to show their appreciation to the...

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Inspirational girl (6) from Whitehaven raises over six-hundred pound for the NHS

Luke Johnston

Apr 8, 20202 min read

Inspirational girl (6) from Whitehaven raises over six-hundred pound for the NHS

An inspirational girl has raised money which will be used to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for the NHS and District Nursing...

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Parents are being reminded to keep their children away from Kie Park

Luke Johnston

Apr 7, 20201 min read

Parents are being reminded to keep their children away from Kie Park

The park was built in memory of Kieran Goulding who tragically lost his life aged 15 in the Keswick School Bus Crash in 2010. Kierans mum...

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Whitehaven Group raises over 5K for Key Workers

Luke Johnston

Apr 6, 20201 min read

Whitehaven Group raises over 5K for Key Workers

A group of friends from Parton have clubbed together and started a “NAP” group. What started with 20 of them has soon moved into its...

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Luke Johnston

Apr 5, 20202 min read

We will meet again - Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II has addressed the UK & Commonwealth in what is only her fifth address in her 68 year reign as monarch. The Queen has...

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Oliver Hodgson

Apr 3, 20202 min read

Cumbria Travel is here to help!

A Cumbrian travel agency is providing advice and support throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Cumbria Travel which serves Cumbrian...

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Whitehaven Sports Centre to be converted into temporary hospital

Luke Johnston

Apr 1, 20202 min read

Whitehaven Sports Centre to be converted into temporary hospital

Andrew Slattery, Assistant Chief Constable and Chair of the multi-agency Cumbria Strategic Co-ordination Group, said: “I am pleased to be...

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Luke Johnston

Mar 28, 20201 min read

Aspava donates free food to Key Workers

Aspava Pizza & Kebabs of Cleator Moor have made a large donation to key workers in the Whitehaven Area. They donated food to; The Gables...

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Cumbria Police to charge people with assault for coughing at Emergency Workers

Luke Johnston

Mar 28, 20201 min read

Cumbria Police to charge people with assault for coughing at Emergency Workers

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have warned the public that anyone who deliberately coughs or spits at an emergency worker will face...

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Luke Johnston

Mar 28, 20201 min read

Your weekend on NETFLIX

The weekend is now upon us - even though it has lost its buzz with having to stay at home and not do what we’re used to doing such as...

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Copeland applauds the NHS loud and clear

Oliver Hodgson

Mar 27, 20201 min read

Copeland applauds the NHS loud and clear

Copeland has thanked NHS staff working hard to fight the Coronavirus. In what was a huge appreciation to frontline medical personnel...

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Home Delivery and online ordering on essentials from High Road Store, Kells

Luke Johnston

Mar 25, 20201 min read

Home Delivery and online ordering on essentials from High Road Store, Kells

High Road Store, Kells are offering online ordering and delivery to houses within a 3 mile radius. This includes; - Kells - Sandwith -...

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Whitehaven Takeaway donates food to NHS and Police

Luke Johnston

Mar 25, 20201 min read

Whitehaven Takeaway donates food to NHS and Police

Photo (L-R) Ozkan Al, owner and Shaban Mehmed, General Manager. A well known Whitehaven takeaway has donated food to the NHS and plans to...

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Greggs and Subway are latest national chains to “close until further notice” in Whitehaven

Luke Johnston

Mar 23, 20202 min read

Greggs and Subway are latest national chains to “close until further notice” in Whitehaven

Greggs and Subway, who have stores in Whitehaven have been the latest national chains to announce they are closing their stores until...

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Luke Johnston

Mar 23, 20201 min read

Copeland Council shuts all play areas

Photo: Castle Park will soon be closed In a further effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus Copeland Council has announced it will be...

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McDonalds is closing all Restaurants and Drive Thru’s until further notice

Luke Johnston

Mar 22, 20202 min read

McDonalds is closing all Restaurants and Drive Thru’s until further notice

MCDONALD’S has announced it will close all 1,350 stores in the UK and Ireland by tomorrow. A statement issued by the restaurant chain...

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Light a candle of hope:
A national call to prayer

Luke Johnston

Mar 22, 20202 min read

Light a candle of hope: A national call to prayer

Presidents of Churches Together in England have issued a call to prayer in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic. This is for all...

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The Diverse Cumbria Awards Is Being Postponed

Oliver Hodgson

Mar 19, 20201 min read

The Diverse Cumbria Awards Is Being Postponed

The Diverse Cumbria Awards was due to take place on May 29th, event organisers have decided to postpone the event but are insisting the...

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Prima Uno Win LLWR Four And A Half Year £4 Million Framework

Oliver Hodgson

Mar 19, 20202 min read

Prima Uno Win LLWR Four And A Half Year £4 Million Framework

Prima Uno the specialist project controls, risk, programme and project management consultancy has successfully secured the four million...

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