Whitehaven News

Briar Adair was caught drink-driving on Hilton Terrace in Whitehaven

Drink-driver banned from the roads for 22 months

Lacey Spriggs age 14 is missing

Lacey Spriggs age 14 is missing

Police appeal for missing Lacey Spriggs, 14 last seen in Cleator Moor

King's Arms Hotel, Main Street, Hensingham

King's Arms Hotel, Main Street, Hensingham

Local government

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West Cumbrian pub could be converted into properties

Rest & Play play area is set to host 'Breakfast with Bluey'

Rest & Play play area is set to host 'Breakfast with Bluey'

Play area to host breakfast with children's favourite character Bluey

The team take part in the training

The team take part in the training

Coastguard conducts rope training session on cliff faces by shore

McDonald's will close its Whitehaven for refurbishment later this year

McDonald's will close its Whitehaven for refurbishment later this year

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McDonald's confirms temporary closure of Cumbrian branch

Specsavers in Whitehaven

Specsavers in Whitehaven

Town's Specsavers will close for two days for refurbishment

Rev Paul Kerry features in an episode of Lake District Rescue on More4 which looks at his role with Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Rev Paul Kerry features in an episode of Lake District Rescue on More4 which looks at his role with Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Cumbrian vicar features in TV series on Lake District mountain rescue teams

Ava Johnson was located by police in Aldi Whitehaven car park

Ava Johnson was located by police in Aldi Whitehaven car park

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Drug-driver got behind wheel because dog had been run over

Holly Terrace, Hensingham

Holly Terrace, Hensingham

Police tackle speeding drivers around parts of town

Accused man formally denies murdering woman and sexually assaulting her

Upstairs@TheGather located in Ennerdale

Upstairs@TheGather located in Ennerdale

Local music venue to host free performance technology workshops for teens

The cheque being donated

The cheque being donated

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Freemasons donate £500 to The Henderson Suite at West Cumberland Hospital

Lowther Street, Whitehaven

Lowther Street, Whitehaven

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Police investigate criminal damage incident where windows were smashed

Woman was taken to RVI Newcastle after tragic fall at home

Woman was taken to RVI Newcastle after tragic fall at home

Woman was taken to RVI Newcastle after tragic fall at home

The burnt out motorbike

The burnt out motorbike

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Police officers find burnt out motorcycle on town's estate

Food hygiene ratings revealed for every Greggs branch in north and west Cumbria

The defendant had an empty cocaine snap bag in his pocket

The defendant had an empty cocaine snap bag in his pocket

Man with empty cocaine snap bag in pocket 'didn't even know he had it'

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Revealed: Where are the cheapest places to park in Cumberland's town centres

The offences took place outside The Stock Exchange pub in Whitehaven

The offences took place outside The Stock Exchange pub in Whitehaven

Drunk woman 'violently lashing out' stopped traffic outside pub

Susan Coan who won the evnet where she had to ring a bell with an iron

Susan Coan who won the evnet where she had to ring a bell with an iron

Bar's quirky promo events prove successful

David and his partner Ash

David and his partner Ash

Cumbrian man writes play on trials and tribulations of dating apps

Professor Cathy Jackson said UCLan's acquisition of Summergrove Halls was part of the university's plans to increase student numbers in west Cumbria

Professor Cathy Jackson said UCLan's acquisition of Summergrove Halls was part of the university's plans to increase student numbers in west Cumbria

Professor's hopes for future of west Cumbrian medical school

Ian Chambers leaves an earlier hearing at Workington Magistrates' Court

Ian Chambers leaves an earlier hearing at Workington Magistrates' Court

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Man who sent emails to ex-wife while banned from contacting her sentenced

Carlisle's Rickergate court

Carlisle's Rickergate court

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Man, 33, engaged in explicit online chat with what he thought was a 13-year-old boy

Carlisle Crown Court

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Terrified taxi driver held at knifepoint told 'Give me all your money or you die'

Frizington Road in Cleator Moor

Frizington Road in Cleator Moor

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Police investigate a burglary after a lawnmower is stolen

Jennifer Gray, an employee at West Cumberland Hospital, died on April 1

Jennifer Gray, an employee at West Cumberland Hospital, died on April 1

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Hospital staff pay tribute to 'kind-hearted' healthcare worker

Looking back at two Cumbrians who lost their lives on the Titanic 112 years on

Dean Henderson has returned to the Crystal Palace team and is in good form

Dean Henderson has returned to the Crystal Palace team and is in good form

Carlisle United FC

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Cumbrian keeper targets place in England squad for Euros

The defendant smashed the window of a police vehicle while officers were dealing with an incident in Whitehaven

The defendant smashed the window of a police vehicle while officers were dealing with an incident in Whitehaven

Man threw rock at police vehicle window because his friends were under arrest

Patients waiting to be seen in A&E at West Cumberland Hospital made comments about the behaviour

Patients waiting to be seen in A&E at West Cumberland Hospital made comments about the behaviour

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Patients left A&E without treatment after woman made 'sexualised' comments to police

Path in Mirehouse police are patrolling for illegal bike riding

Path in Mirehouse police are patrolling for illegal bike riding

Police on patrol looking for people riding bikes illegally

Dean Henderson denied Luis Diaz as Palace stunned Liverpool

Dean Henderson denied Luis Diaz as Palace stunned Liverpool

Carlisle United FC

Cumbrian keeper stars in victory that dents Liverpool title hopes

Adrian and Lorraine Barrett who make up Haven Artisan

Adrian and Lorraine Barrett who make up Haven Artisan

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Shop announces closure with hopes of relocation

The defendant stole cosmetics from Superdrug in Whitehaven

The defendant stole cosmetics from Superdrug in Whitehaven

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Shoplifter stole more than £300 worth of cosmetics

Food hygiene ratings have been revealed for Costa Coffee branches in Cumberland

Food hygiene ratings have been revealed for Costa Coffee branches in Cumberland

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Food hygiene ratings revealed for every Costa Coffee branch in north and west Cumbria

Halifax closed its Whitehaven branch on Tuesday and the signage has already been ripped from the outside of the building

Halifax closed its Whitehaven branch on Tuesday and the signage has already been ripped from the outside of the building

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'A crying shame' - bank departs town's high street and strips building bare

David Gaffney was writer in residence for The Whale project in May 2022

David Gaffney was writer in residence for The Whale project in May 2022

Book inspired by hyper-real whale model to launch this weekend

CRCL members will take on Scafell as they prepare for their outward trip

CRCL members will take on Scafell as they prepare for their outward trip

Mountain climb and clean up planned by charity who prepare for outward journey

The defendant admitted possessing an electronic stun device in Whitehaven

The defendant admitted possessing an electronic stun device in Whitehaven

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Man fined for possessing electronic stun device

Alex Brannan, 26, Robert Middleton, 26, Samuel Middleton, 23, Tom Ramsdale, 22, and Henry James Jones, 19

Alex Brannan, 26, Robert Middleton, 26, Samuel Middleton, 23, Tom Ramsdale, 22, and Henry James Jones, 19

Reactions to friends sailing around world from Whitehaven Marina

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Three bedroomed detached bungalow on the market for £399,950

Inquest opens into death of Tiffany Render, 34

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Allan Forster - Royal Mail

Allan Forster - Royal Mail

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Former councillor says there's a 'big issue' with mail delivery on town's estates

Sadly two lambs died as a result of the attacks

Sadly two lambs died as a result of the attacks

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Dog attack on local farm leaves two lambs dead and one injured

A typical scene underground at iron ore mines throughout Furness and West Cumbria.

A typical scene underground at iron ore mines throughout Furness and West Cumbria.

Looking back at mining across our county throughout the years

The Beacon invites people to use walking tour app

Karl Gorman was crowned Cumbria's Strongest Man in 2023

Karl Gorman was crowned Cumbria's Strongest Man in 2023

Novice event set to kick off 2024 Cumberland Strongman Super Series

Rainbow City is located in Whitehaven

Rainbow City is located in Whitehaven

Nursery has plans to upgrade premise just months after successful opening

The students picutred with Jennifer after their graduation

The students picutred with Jennifer after their graduation

Local salon introduces new training programme to St Benedict's students

Police concerned for the welfare of missing 39-year-old

Jo Fowler, business, creative media and computing curriculum lead at The Whitehaven Academy

Jo Fowler, business, creative media and computing curriculum lead at The Whitehaven Academy

Academy teachers brings home 'outstanding teacher award'

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