Campaigners say Cumbrian beach contaminated
Anti nuclear campaigners say beaches in west Cumbria are contaminated
West Cumbria nuclear waste debate: argument AGAINST
Councillors will decide whether to look for a site to bury nuclear waste. We look at the arguments AGAINST going forward in the process.
Egremont residents may not be home for Christmas
People evacuated last week after the collapse of a mineshaft in Egremont have been told they may not be back in their homes for Christmas.
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Full report: School children given careers day taster
Hundreds of primary school children in west Cumbria have been given a taste of life after school at a careers day.
It is designed to motivate them, as they make the transition to secondary school, and help them discover why you need an education to help you earn a living.
Samantha Parker reports:
Man arrested over woman's death in Workington released on bail
A 41 year old man arrested in connection with the death of a woman at a house in Workington has been released on bail until June.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the 33 year old at the address in Siddick on Saturday.
The cause of death of the woman remains unexplained and enquiries are continuing by a team of detectives to establish the exact circumstances. Officers have stressed they don't believe any other members of the public are at risk.
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Police treating death as "unexplained"
Police in Cumbria have arrested a man in connection with the death of a 33 year old woman.
Dectectives were called to a house in Siddick near Workington yesterday morning. They are treating the death as "unexplained". Matthew Taylor reports
Police questioning man in Workington
Police are questioning a man at Workington police station after the death of a 33 year old woman yesterday morning.
Paramedics called the police following the woman's death at Senhouse Street in Siddick, West Cumbria at 9:15am.
A 41 year old who lives at the same address was later arrested.
New lights to help fish migrate in west Cumbria
It is hoped that a new batch of river sky-lights will help fish migrate in west Cumbria.
The innovative lights have been created as part of a water quality and biodiversity improvement project at New Mill Beck.
The project work, which was carried out by the Environment Agency, has lifted the lid on a 50 metre section of culverted beck where the River Calder meets the Irish Sea.
The site is home to Natterjack toads and removing the culvert will improve the habitats for migrating fish.
It is designed so that the fish swim in the right direction and navigate towards the light.
Full Report: Teen battling cancer set to go on holiday
A teenager from west Cumbria who is battling brain cancer will be going on an all expenses paid holiday with her family, thanks to friends at her school.
All week students at Netherhall School in Maryport will have the chance to take part in fundraising activities to raise money for 15-year-old Rebecca Marnock.
Samantha Parker reports:
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Fire at Siddick Nature Reserve
Fire crews are tackling a large wild fire at the Siddick Nature Reserve in West Cumbria. The area is a site of special scientific interest, because of the birds and wildlife it supports.
Full Report: Cumbrian train celebrates its centenary
A very special birthday was celebrated at the Ravenglass to Eskdale railway in west Cumbria today.
One of the lines oldest servants has reached their centenary.
Samantha Parker went to find out more and you can watch her full report below.
Full report: New construction skills centre opens in west Cumbria
Hundreds of young people are going to be able to train as construction workers in a new skills centre in West Cumbria.
The training facilities will be among the most up-to-date in the world.
It is part of the scheme known as Britain's Energy Coast.
The aim of it is to revitalise the west of the county.
The centre has been built at the Lakes College, west Cumbria, in Lillyhall.
Tim Backshall has this report:
Anti-nuclear protest on West Cumbria beach
Anti nuclear campaigners have marched along a stretch of beach in west Cumbria to highlight that radioactive particles have been found in the sand. They put up signs to warn people using the beach at Seascale. The notices were quickly removed by the local council.
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