The Herdwick News

16/06/2025

Workington Bowling Club have moved into top spot in the West Cumbria Triples league.

In the Fours league Fitz Park Bowling Club hold on to second after losing to Workington while Cleator Moor and Whitehaven Recreation Bowling Club share third.

Seaton Bowls Club drop a place after Maryport’s victory over Vulcan Park Bowling Club

Workington B have moved into top spot of the Triples league after winning both their catch up games as Workington A consolidated their position top of the Fours league. West Cumbria Fours League Th…

16/06/2025

Cockermouth Mountain Rescue remembered two colleagues who died in a tragic training accident 56 years ago

Members of Cockermouth Mountain Rescue have visited the memorial and plaque for two team members who died 56 years ago in a tragic accident. Some of the team members went up to Gatesgarth at the we…

16/06/2025

Join us for a movie night showing Toy Story this Tuesday, June 17th, at St Benedict’s theatre Campus Whitehaven! The film starts at 4:30 PM, but come at 4 PM to get settled in. It’s free and open to all ages! One of our young people Alfie will be selling American sweets, so bring some cash to support his small business. See you there! 🎥🎞️🍬🍫🍭🍿🥤

14/06/2025

Cumbria Police are investigating a crash that has left a pedestrian in hospital

Cumbria Police are investigating a crash on the A6070 near Burton-in-Kendal that had left a pedestrian in hospital. The crash on Friday, June 13, involved a pedestrian and a red Kia at about 2.40pm…

13/06/2025

Muncaster Castle is to host Country by the Castle with Ags Connolly headlining with Katy Hurt, Jeorgia Rose and Mountain Ash amongst others performing

Muncaster Castle is welcoming the stars of British country as they host Country by the Castle blending the sounds of Nashville and Lake District. On Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, the histo…

13/06/2025

True North think tank calls for national reset on rural policy with John Stevenson calling for ‘firm action’

The True North, a think tank developing bold and ambitious policy ideas and initiatives for the North East and Cumbria is calling for a national reset on policies that affect ru…

12/06/2025

Moorside land has been opened up for use Josh MacAlister MP hopes plans can be pushed at pace

West Cumbria could once more be at the forefront of an energy revolution after land at Moorside has been opened up for development. In the Spending Review Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves…

11/06/2025

Cockermouth Mountain Rescue and Keswick Mountain Rescue were involved in an over seven hour search that had a sad ending

An over seven hour search and rescue call-out for Cockermouth Mountain Rescue had a sad ending as a Coast to Coast walker was found dead. The Cockermouth Mountain Rescue team was called out late on…

11/06/2025

Whitehaven AFC have announced the new manager for their Ladies A Team.

Whitehaven AFC have announced the new manager for their Ladies A Team. The club have revealed that Paul Schofield will charge of the new Ladies “A” Team. Paul Schofield is the new Ladies A Team man…

09/06/2025

Police have released the name of the teenager who died in a two-car crash

Police have confirmed the name of the teenager who died in a two-car crash in Barrow. At 1:34pm on Friday, June 6, police responded to reports of a crash in Barrow. The crash involved an Audi S4 an…

08/06/2025

Cumbria Bowling were in action against Bowls Lancashire and Bowls Durham.

The Triples League took a back seat with Croft, Whitehaven, Workington, Vulcan Park, Seascale, Seaton , Egremont, Harris Park, Maryport and Cleator Moor involved in the Knockout Cup.

In the Fours Workington beat Cleator Moor, Fitz Park won against Vulcan Park, Whitehaven B beat Workington and Seaton came out on top against Maryport.

Cumbria’s Alsop and Johns Trophy teams have made a mixed start to their campaigns while Workington and Whitehaven hold onto top spot in the Triples and Fours leagues. West Cumbria Fours League In t…

08/06/2025

Lakeland Life Events is bringing the food, drink and music of Eat Street Cumbria to St Bees with Seacote Hotel, Bakes by Gina, St Bees RNLI, BEE UNIQUE and Beach Road Bakehouse

After two successful outings in Whitehaven Eat Street Cumbria is coming to St Bees for a more intimate experience. Taking place between 11am to 8pm on Saturday, July 12 and 13 the beachfront green …