Thank you for saving my life
THE quick actions of a brave Egremont man saved the life of a teenager who was badly burnt by fire.
- Extra £232,000 a year for maternity service Add your comments
- Mum died during seven-month wait for hospital appointment
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PCT chief: ‘Whitehaven’s hospital is needed – and it will be built...’
THE woman in charge of Cumbria’s primary care trust has admitted she was worried no-one would want to take over the West Cumberland Hospital and Cumberland Infirmary.
Anger over holiday homes plan
Angry residents have launched a petition against plans for a holiday home complex on their doorstep
Two-way road trouble
CONFUSION over the reverted two-way section of Esk Avenue has led to one driver narrowly avoiding several collisions.
Fun in the snow at Whitehaven January 1987
Heavy snow fall during January 1987 meant that pupils from a school in Whitehaven had lots of fun playing in the snow.
Sellafield Police dogs at Montreal school
The Sellafield Police dog unit and officers visited Montreal school at Cleator Moor. They gave a display of different dog disiplines used by the force from explosive search dogs to apprehending people trying to evade capture
The Whitsuntide Pleasure Fair came to Whitehaven harbour during June 1976
Excited youngsters enjoyed all the fun of the Whitsuntide Pleasure Fair when it came to Whitehaven harbour during 1976
IN THE SPORTS SECTION THIS WEEK...
Varkulis: We can reach cup final
CONFIDENT new recruit Richard Varkulis believes Whitehaven can ‘do a Doncaster’ and reach the Northern Rail Cup final. You Say
Family shots spark memories
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OVER 200 youngsters boosted their love of reading as part of National Libraries Day. 
BOOKWELL School pupils were given some Olympic inspiration from one of Copeland’s top champions. 
HE may have been singing James’ classic Sit Down, but the whole crowd was on its feet as Tom Hingley brought the curtain down on a hugely successful night of live music at Rosehill on Friday. 
THE work of Gosforth’s creative community has gone on display at Egremont’s Lowes Court Gallery. 
