West Cumbria

The Briery Hotel, Stainburn, is back in business and the residents are delighted

THE BRIARY IS BACK The Briery Hotel, Stainburn, is back in business and the residents are delighted. by Stephen Murphy Now, many reading this will proceed with a pinch of scepticism, and rightly so, given the relentless opening and closing of the place. It has had nearly as many managers as Manchester United in the […]

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Classical by the Castle: Internationally Acclaimed String Quartet perform at Muncaster

Classical by the Castle: Internationally Acclaimed String Quartet perform at Muncaster Wednesday night last week saw Muncaster’s musical events programme expand further still with the first ever ‘Classical by the Castle’. An audience of over 100 gathered in the stunning setting of the castle drawing room for a performance by the renowed Wihan Quartet. The […]

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Plans submitted for Leconfield Hub

Plans submitted for Leconfield Hub Plans for a multimillion-pound industrial hub, located at the heart of the Leconfield Estate in Cleator Moor, have been approved. Cumberland Council and the Industrial Solutions Hub (iSH) put forward the application for the iSH Hub – a new, flexible innovation building designed to support start‑up and early‑stage businesses focused upon […]

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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 […]

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FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT: What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer

FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer… by Danni Murphy Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays? Luckily, Cumbria is packed with fantastic attractions that combine fun, learning, adventure and history. Whether your children love planes, castles, pirates, art, museums or Roman soldiers, there’s something for everyone […]

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IMAGINE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WHITEHAVEN FOR 2026 – Sat 25 & Sun 26 April

IMAGINE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WHITEHAVEN FOR 2026 The Imagine Festival for Everyone returns to Whitehaven town centre on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, from 11am to 5pm each day. This free, two-day festival celebrates creativity across West Cumbria, showcasing work developed by local communities in collaboration with artists, alongside new pieces created by […]

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West Cumbria is bursting with creativity & inspiration: IMAGINE FESTIVAL 2026

West Cumbria is bursting with creativity & inspiration …there’s something going on!!! IMAGINE FESTIVAL 2026 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April   |   11am-5pm, Whitehaven Town Centre The Imagine Festival brings together artistic work by and for the people of West Cumbria, through the theme of togetherness. All ages and walks of life are represented, highlighting […]

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I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation

I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90’s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades. Opening in the Harbour Gallery on 28 March and running until […]

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The future of Haig Colliery Mining Museum is looking bright it would ‘seam’!

REVIVING A WEST CUMBRIAN ICON The future of Haig Colliery Mining Museum is looking bright it would ‘seam’… by Stephen Murphy The Haig Pit site which consists of Haig Colliery Mining Museum and the Haig Pit Cafe, sadly closed their doors over a decade ago, there was hope that West Cumbria Mining would play a […]

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100 Marathons, 100 days – with £100k to go til he hits another £1million, Gary ‘Marathon Man MBE’ is off again!

100 Marathons, 100 days With £100k to go til he hits another £1million, Gary’s off again! by Danni Murphy For most people, running a marathon is a once in a lifetime achievement. For Gary McKee, it is just another day and now he’s taking on another extraordinary challenge that could give Forrest Gump a run […]

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