Local councillors welcome government boost to Whitehaven Harbour Tuesday, 24 September, 2019 Whitehaven councillors have welcomed the “Fantastic news” that the government’s Coastal Communities fund has approved £2.45 million for a Cumbria Coastal Activities Centre in Whitehaven Harbour. Cllr Brian O’Kane, Mayor of Whitehaven said that the new centre will provide a real boost to the town and help put Whitehaven on the map. “We welcome the fantastic news that the government is supporting... Local News
Community clean up 24th September 2019 Copeland Borough Councillor Jeff Hailes (St. Bees) attended the annual beach clean at St.Bees on Saturday morning. The clean up was organised by local resident... Local News
Cllr. McGrath presents the facts in the NHS debate 21st August 2019 On opposite sides of the leaders and letters pages on the 14th August issue of the Whitehaven News, two very different pictures of government support for the... Opinions
New Bus Shelter at Pelican Garage launched by Cllr Roberts and Trudy Harrison MP. 21st August 2019 A local community is rejoicing at the installation of a new bus shelter. After a seven-year-long campaign, Pelican Garage has a brand new shelter, so that local... Local News
Water Roadshow 16th July 2019 Cllr Graham Roberts attended the 'United Utilities' roadshow at the weekend. Working together, he listened to residents concerns regarding wastewater, boreholes... Local News
Consultant-led maternity services saved at WCH 3rd July 2019 Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has spoken out following today’s decision about the future of consultant-led maternity services at West Cumberland Hospital. “This... Local News
Copeland Conservatives meet leadership contenders 1st July 2019 On Thursday and Friday last week, members of the Copeland Conservative Association gave a warm, Cumbrian welcome to both of the final contenders in the... Local News
Cllr. Whiteside makes the case for further A595 improvements 1st July 2019 On Thursday, Cllr. Chris Whiteside (Egremont North and St. Bees) gave a speech at the Full Council Meeting of Cumbria County Council, regarding the A595. Later... Local News
Ged McGrath welcomes 15% drop in unemployment in Copeland 23rd April 2019 Ged McGrath welcomes 15% drop in unemployment in Copeland as the number of people in full-time jobs hits a record high and unemployment has fallen throughout... Local News
Former fire chief slams Labour councillors for not listening to Frizington firefighters 16th April 2019 The former Watch Manager at Seascale Fire station, David Moore, has expressed regret at the vote by Cumbria’s Labour councillors to approve proposals for... Local News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal. 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
