Climate change campaigners in West Cumbria say the Government's decision to stop a coal mine in Northumberland could be a huge turning point in their fight to stop the first deep coal mine being built in the UK for 30 years off the coast of Whitehaven.

Climate change protestors welcome government u-turn on Northumberland mine 

Two Albanian men who admitted farming cannabis potentially worth more than half a million pounds in Whitehaven's former main post office have been jailed.

Men jailed for harvesting massive cannabis farm in Whitehaven 

This year's theme of Bring On The Light will feature a display of hearts and rainbows along the Promenade's Golden Mile, along with images of a further 48 Corona Heroes from hundreds of nominations across the UK.

Cumbrian 'Corona Hero' features in Blackpool Illumination display

The man is reported to have assaulted two men from the group and the woman is reported have assaulted two women from the group.

Police appeal for couple to come forward after Whitehaven attack

The snapshot of people's lives is to be kept as a memory of when life changed - if only for awhile. 

Teenager's 'doorstep photos' capture life in lockdown

A British woman reported missing in Fiji has been found safe and well at an eco retreat, according to her family.

'Missing' woman found in Fiji at eco retreat

A ward at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven remains closed to visitors due to an outbreak of Norovirus.


Norovirus outbreak puts hospital ward on lockdown

The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson visited Whitehaven Academy as part of his tour of west Cumbria. 


Education Secretary pledges more funding for schools in visit to west Cumbria

A coal mine will be built in West Cumbria after the government rejected pleas to call in the planning decision.

The government won't review coal mine planning decision

Two wards at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven are closed due to a vomiting bug.

Cumbrian hospital wards closed by virus outbreak

Funnel clouds and waterspouts photographed off the Cumbrian coast on Monday evening.

Weather: Waterspouts off Whitehaven, Cumbria

The 61-year-old faces wounding and knife possession charges following an alleged incident involving a neighbour. 

Man appears in court over alleged Whitehaven stabbing

A 43-year-old man was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle after being stabbed, in Whitehaven.

Whitehaven stabbing: man in police custody

A new 40-mile recreational route on the Cumbrian coast featuring cycling facilities and art installations has been given the green light.

'Hidden Coast' project gets the go-ahead

Whitehaven Academy is getting a new lease of life after the Government announced it is awarding £20m to rebuild the school. 

Border Whitehaven