Dramatic rescue during Maryport Blues Festival puts lifesavers in line for awards

FOUR people have been nominated for honours for their parts in a dramatic harbour rescue during the blues festival. (10 comments)

PM Gordon Brown backs our new Pride in West Cumbria campaign

gordon pride The prime minister has backed our new Pride in West Cumbria campaign. Click here to read his words and find out how you can get involved.

Meet two people who have made their estate a better place to live

TWO Cockermouth residents have worked together for the past eight years to try to make their estate a better place to live.

PHOTOS: West schools have rocked in dance challenge

Rock 3 PERFORMERS from Cockermouth School and Netherhall School in Maryport have reached the northern finals of the 2009 Rock Challenge competition.

The 2009 Maryport Blues Festival

Ruby Turner Click here for all the latest information on this year's Maryport Blues Festival.

Take pride in our sporting stars

NAME just about any sport and there’s probably a West Cumbrian excelling at it.

We've got lots to be proud of in West Cumbria

Here are a selection of videos from across West Cumbria. From events like Uppies and Downies to school activities, to the Malcolm Wilson Rally, West Cumbria has a lot to be proud of. From Victoria school's stage show here, to the battle of the bands for Maryport Blues Festival, we've proved we have got the talent.

Traditions will never die

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The first annual Uppies and Downies match of 2009 saw more 2,000 people in Workington, proving that West Cumbria will keep its traditions alive.

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Allerdale's got talent

laurap Laura Park is just one of Allerdale's young sporting stars we can be proud of. Click here to find out about her - and golfer Seb Crookall-Nixon.