Whitehaven2 days agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizFrom papal prayers to rescued animals, do you know your North East and Cumbria news?2 days ago5 days agoBomb-littered beach throws up more explosive findsThree devices at Drigg beach, the site of several other bomb finds, are to be destroyed.5 days ago6 days agoPlan to reopen rail tunnel and tackle orange waterNetwork Rail announces £60m funding for Bransty rail tunnel and Whitehaven's Queen's Dock.6 days ago13 Sept 2026'Marathon man' among Make a Difference heroesThe BBC Radio Cumbria Make a Difference initiative celebrates people helping their communities.13 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Region's fire crews pay tribute to 9/11 victimsFire crews raise money for The Firefighters Charity whilst a school honours a former pupil who died.11 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Two in court over grandmother's bike crash deathThree people are to face trial accused of causing Gillian Livingstone's death in Cleator Moor.4 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Why Whitehaven MP wants Isle of Man ferry routeWhitehaven MP Josh MacAlister on why he wants a new ferry service to Isle of Man.2 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Plans to turn disused bus depot into budget hotelProperty developer BEC says if plans are approved, a national brand would run the 69-bedroom facility.2 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Views sought over reintroduction of ferry serviceMP Josh MacAlister says a ferry operator has expressed interested in offering a 12-seat service.31 Aug 2026...
