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Tributes have poured in from the community and a GoFundMe has been set up in memory of Lauren-Emily
12/01/2026

Tributes have poured in from the community and a GoFundMe has been set up in memory of Lauren-Emily

A GoFundMe has been launched as the West Cumbrian community has paid tribute to ‘thoughtful and kind’ woman who died in A5086 crash. At around 3am on Thursday, January 8, police responded to report…

The crash left one woman in her 20s hospitalised with serious injuries and other occupants of the car injured
09/01/2026

The crash left one woman in her 20s hospitalised with serious injuries and other occupants of the car injured

A woman in her 20s has suffered ‘serious injuries’ after a single-car crash in West Cumbria. At around 3am on Thursday, January 8, police responded to reports of a crash near Longlands Lake, in Wes…

Everyone Active named as new leisure operator for eight Cumberland Council sites
09/01/2026

Everyone Active named as new leisure operator for eight Cumberland Council sites

Everyone Active, the trading name of Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, has been announced as the new operator of eight centres in West Cumberland. The leading national leisure operator was announc…

First look revealed of £4.6 million Levels Whitehaven, the former Whittles site has been developed with support from BEC...
09/01/2026

First look revealed of £4.6 million Levels Whitehaven, the former Whittles site has been developed with support from BEC and Sellafield Ltd.

Whitehaven’s £4.6 million LEVELS immersive education, esports and entertainment centre has unveiled a first look after four years of development. Delivered by BEC with funding from partners Sellafi…

Cumbria Police said two people were taken to hospital - one with serious injuries - after the crash in West Cumbria
08/01/2026

Cumbria Police said two people were taken to hospital - one with serious injuries - after the crash in West Cumbria

A West Cumbria road was closed for several hours after a single-car crash that left one person in hospital with serious injuries. At around 3am on Thursday, January 8, police responded to reports o…

An arrest has been made after a pedestrian was hit by a van and left in a critical condition More: https://tinyurl.com/y...
06/01/2026

An arrest has been made after a pedestrian was hit by a van and left in a critical condition

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St Bees RNLI starts the year off with a donation as the St Bees Soap Box Derby raises £3000
06/01/2026

St Bees RNLI starts the year off with a donation as the St Bees Soap Box Derby raises £3000

St Bees Soap Box Derby returned for its 3 year and raised £3000 for charity and started 2026 off with a donation. The village tradition dating back over 40 years was resurrected in 2023 and now has…

Cumbria Police launch appeal as a man in his 30’s was left with serious injuries.
05/01/2026

Cumbria Police launch appeal as a man in his 30’s was left with serious injuries.

A man has been left hospitalised with serious injuries after a crash involving a van in Carlisle. At 2:50pm on Sunday, January 4, police responded to reports a pedestrian had been hit by a van in C…

Cumbria Police Special Constable with almost 40 years volunteering among Cumbrians on New Years Honours list
30/12/2025

Cumbria Police Special Constable with almost 40 years volunteering among Cumbrians on New Years Honours list

A Special Constable who has given nearly 40 years of her own time to Cumbria Police and the communities of this county has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Susan Holliday, who has volunteer…

Cumbria’s Marathon Man Gary McKee has been featured in the King’s New Years Honours list
30/12/2025

Cumbria’s Marathon Man Gary McKee has been featured in the King’s New Years Honours list

West Cumbria’s Marathon Man, Gary McKee has been included in King Charles III New Years Honours. Gary McKee from Cleator Moor has been awarded an MBE for his services to charity and Cleator Moor. G…

Police launch CCTV image appeal following reports of an assault in a Whitehaven pub
30/12/2025

Police launch CCTV image appeal following reports of an assault in a Whitehaven pub

Cumbria Police has released a CCTV image after reports of an assault at a pub in Whitehaven. Do you know this person? Police received reports of an assault at around 11:15pm on Friday, December 19,…

The family of the 20-year-old have said Oliver had a “presence that can never be replaced”
29/12/2025

The family of the 20-year-old have said Oliver had a “presence that can never be replaced”

The family of a man who was found dead after being reported missing on Christmas Day has paid tribute to a “beautiful and loving boy”. Oliver Davey, 20, from Barrow, was last seen Westgate Road, in…

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Formed in 2020 The Herdwick aims to keep the local community at its heart while expanding into the wider national interests, all while promoting local teams, charities and stories.

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