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Robots, Tall Ships & International Chart-toppers…
Whitehaven 2025 – Robots, Tall Ships & International Chart-toppers… by Stephen Murphy Well, someone has been busy, and it looks like Whitehaven will be a hive of activity in 2025. The team at Whitehaven Town Council has been working non-stop since their last event—the spectacular Firework Display on the harbourside —planning a packed lineup of […]
WHITEHAVEN AT CHRISTMAS: Festive Fun and Fireworks!
WHITEHAVEN AT CHRISTMAS Festive Fun and Fireworks return to Whitehaven this year! by Danni Murphy Whitehaven’s Christmas event this year spans over two separate events with lots going on! November 16th will see the switching on of the lights event take place with live music from 11am, stage competitions and a simulator. As well as […]
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – Cumbrian Style! Everything you need to know…
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – Cumbrian Style! It’s the time of year that our streets are illuminated with the festive lights and markets. by Danni Murphy There is no other time of the year that our streets look as pretty as they do when they become illuminated with beautiful twinkly Christmas Lights. The Christmas Light switch on […]
Hungry crowds pack Cockermouth’s Taste Cumbria festival!
Hungry crowds pack Cockermouth’s Taste Cumbria festival! More than 2,000 Scotch eggs, over 2,200 sausage rolls, three quarters of a tonne of Cumberland sausage, and 2,500 scones – just some of the crazy sales statistics from stallholders and town businesses combined after another fabulous Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth. The streets were packed throughout Saturday […]
Cleator Moor – a Cumbrian town forged in iron and forever goodbyes…
THERE’S MORE TO THE MOOR Cleator Moor – a Cumbrian town forged in iron and forever goodbyes… by Stephen Murphy Cleator Moor is a town surrounded by stunning views, a strong heritage, and a close-knit community. Despite falling into despair over the last few years, the town is now rising from the ashes, with a […]
The King Street Comeback!
THE KING STREET COMEBACK Will King Street once again be the crowning glory of Whitehaven? by Stephen Murphy King Street in Whitehaven is making a comeback, reviving its role as the “Crowning Glory” of the town. Once bustling and full of life, King Street declined due to the rise of national chains, economic downturns, and […]
Multi-million-pound Market Square and Greenmarket Regeneration Project to begin this August
Multi-million-pound Market Square and Greenmarket Regeneration Project to begin this August Cumberland Council has announced that the multi-million-pound Market Square and Greenmarket Regeneration Project in Carlisle is to begin this August. With investment from the central government, the council is dedicated to enhancing the 6,000-square-metre area in the city centre, transforming it into an attractive […]
Putting Carlisle on the map!
Putting Carlisle on the map! There is no better time to head to Carlisle and discover all it has to offer than August Bank Holiday Weekend. by Danni Murphy The International Markets are heading back to the city centre 22-26 August, and that is just one of the many reasons to hop on a train, […]
Excitement builds for Solway Coast Cycling Festival
Excitement builds for Solway Coast Cycling Festival With only weeks to go until this year’s Cumberland Cobbler Solway Coast Cycling Festival, cycling enthusiasts are encouraging visitors to try out the packed programme of free activities. Following the success of last year’s event, closed circuit town centre racing returns to the pretty seaside town of Silloth […]
It’s all taking shape in Whitehaven
It’s all taking shape in Whitehaven Exciting prospects in sight for Whitehaven this year! by Danni Murphy There’s exciting times ahead for Whitehaven with the recent announcement on the plans for The Edge; there’s music in the air with the return of the Harbour Sessions; and it seems there are loads more plans in place […]
