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Free Creative Workshops for All Ages with Handpicked Productions This Half Term and Beyond

Free Creative Workshops for All Ages with Handpicked Productions This Half Term and Beyond Families and young people in West Cumbria are invited to take part in a range of inspiring, hands-on creative activities this half term and beyond, thanks to Handpicked Productions and funding from Arts Council England. SumArt To Do – Free Creative […]

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Surelock Homes: offering reliable 24/7 emergency services to West Cumbria

SURELOCK HOMES Gary’s bold career shift to Locksmithing, offering reliable 24/7 emergency services to West Cumbria. by Danielle Murphy Not all heroes wear capes, and at some point in your life, you might just find yourself locked out of your home or your car. And when that happens, who are you gonna call? Surelock Homes, […]

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West Lakeland Dog Training Club (WLDTC) has been a cornerstone of dog training in West Cumbria

West Lakeland Dog Training Club Founded in 1980 by Kevin and Jeanette Wilson, the West Lakeland Dog Training Club (WLDTC) has been a cornerstone of dog training in the West Cumbria region for over four decades. by Danielle Murphy Originally formed with a vision to improve the relationship between dogs and their owners, the club […]

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First rail deliveries mark milestone in final disposal of legacy radioactive waste

First rail deliveries mark milestone in final disposal of legacy radioactive waste Major milestone underway as work begins to place new protective layer over historic trenches at the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site in West Cumbria. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), which manages the disposal of the UK’s low level radioactive waste, is carrying out […]

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SLIMMING WORLD TEAM WEST CUMBRIA: Over 60 years of helping you achieve your dream weight

SLIMMING WORLD TEAM WEST CUMBRIA Over 60 years of helping you achieve your dream weight! In 2025, our Slimming World team in West Cumbria has already helped members achieve incredible results, collectively losing 57,142 lbs (4,082 stones)—the weight of a bin wagon! This showcases the effectiveness of our program and the dedication of our members. […]

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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 […]

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Tributes to Workington RNLI chairman Bob McLaughlin

Tributes to Workington RNLI chairman Bob McLaughlin Tributes have been paid to the backbone of the RNLI in West Cumbria Bob McLaughlin, who has died aged 89. Bob, of Whitehaven, spent over six decades volunteering with the charity – following in his grandfather’s footsteps who was a member of Whitehaven RNLI in 1925. Bob helped found […]

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RNLI 200th anniversary time capsule relay arrives in West Cumbria

RNLI 200th anniversary time capsule relay arrives in West Cumbria The Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Coast to Cobbles time capsule is arriving in West Cumbria on Saturday, September 28 as it travels down the North West coast from Silloth to its destination at Salford Quays. The relay sees a specially designed time capsule passed […]

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Turn that scrap into cash, with AVS Cumbria Metals!

TURN THAT SCRAP INTO CASH Declutter your life and get some pennies in your pocket, this is the perfect time to turn that scrap into cash! by Danni Murphy Well, just like that, we are into September and screaming towards Christmas, which means we’ll all be spending that much more on the upcoming festivities, not […]

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Financial support for families in need

Financial support for families in need

Financial support for families in need West Cumbrian families in financial hardship can apply to a new fund for up to £1,000 towards their everyday living costs. The Family Support Fund was set up thanks to funding from Sellafield Ltd as part of its Social impact multiplied (SiX) programme, administered by Cumbria Community Foundation. The […]

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