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WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
It’s Show Time: Your Guide to Cumbria’s Agricultural Shows in 2026
IT’S SHOW TIME! Tradition, community and an all round great day out! by Danni Murphy Agricultural shows are about far more than cattle rings and sheep pens. Across Cumbria each summer, these events bring together farming, community, tradition, and entertainment in a way few other occasions can. Visitors can expect to see an incredible variety […]
Taste of the Sea Food Festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026
MARYPORT… TUCK IN! The Taste Cumbria festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026. by Suzanne Elsworth Maryport will host another Taste Cumbria food festival this Summer and it promises to be another mouth-watering treat for locals and visitors alike. The event will take place across two sites again, the Harbourside Event Space, […]
There’s something special happening at Four Corners in Whitehaven, and it goes far beyond the food.
BRINGING TRADITION BACK TO FOUR CORNERS There’s something special happening at Four Corners in Whitehaven, and it goes far beyond the food. by Danni Murphy Housed in the building that was once Arrighi’s Fish and Chips, a local business that first opened its doors in 1908, Four Corners has breathed new life into a much-loved […]
Building lasting weight loss with Slimming World
BUILDING LASTING WEIGHT LOSS Slimming World highlights the importance of long-term support, healthy habits, and friendly, judgement-free groups to help people achieve and maintain lasting results. by Stephen Murphy The conversation around weight loss injections (GLP-1 medications) is showing no signs of slowing, with constant discussion surrounding the subject in the media and online. At […]
A charity rock festival in Whitehaven is turning up the volume for Marley’s Moves
CHARITY ROCKS! A charity rock festival in Whitehaven is turning up the volume for Marley’s Moves and raising awareness of CDKL5. by Danni Murphy A day of live music in Whitehaven this September will do far more than showcase some of Cumbria’s best rock bands. Every ticket sold will help support two worthy local causes, […]
A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July
WHITEHAVEN WELCOMES NAO SANTA MARIA A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July. by Danni Murphy A remarkable piece of maritime history is set to arrive on the Cumbrian coast this summer as the Nao Santa María prepares to dock in Whitehaven Harbour. The impressive vessel, a full-scale replica of […]
Party in the Park returns to Workington for a FREE WEEKEND of Music, Celebration and Community
Party in the Park returns to Workington for a FREE WEEKEND of Music, Celebration and Community A much-loved Workington community event is set to return this summer as Party In The Park takes over Vulcan Park on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, bringing together live entertainment, food, music and community celebrations for all ages. […]
Landmark Carlisle building to reopen thanks to unique partnership
Landmark Carlisle building to reopen thanks to unique partnership An iconic Carlisle building is set to reopen after more than a decade, thanks to an innovative partnership bringing together Cumberland Council, Story Contracting, Story Homes, Carlisle College and Habitat for Humanity Great Britain. Bitts Park Lodge, which was badly damaged during flooding in 2015, has […]
Community Rallies Behind Inspirational Workington Man Living with Motor Neuron Disease
A fundraising poolathon is set to take place in Workington this July in support of local resident Craig, whose courage, determination and positivity continue to inspire everyone around him following his diagnosis with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Now living in Workington with his wife, Louise, Craig was born in Carlisle and is a proud father […]
