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
As Copeland goes to the polls on May 2, I urge readers not to be steered by the fog of Brexit. 5th April 2019 Yes, of course, for the good of the nation, we must secure the best deal possible, but local and mayoral elections must be fought on local issues, on the... Opinions
Copeland Conservatives field full slate of candidates ahead of local elections 5th April 2019 Copeland Conservatives field full slate of candidates ahead of local elections Copeland Conservatives are fighting for every vote in next month’s local... Local News
Conservatives welcome funding to help people off the streets in Cumbria 26th March 2019 Rough sleepers across Cumbria are to be helped off the street thanks to £80,000 funding. The money is part of a total investment of £46 million announced by... Local News
CONSERVATIVE MAYORAL CANDIDATE WILL ENSURE COPELAND REAPS BENEFITS OF MULTI-MILLION-POUND MINING PLANS 20th March 2019 MULTI-MILLION-pound plans for a new state-of-the-art Cumbrian coalmine will be a massive employment boost for the region, resulting in major rail link... Local News
Cervical screening saves lives 19th March 2019 A few days ago a report to Cumbria health scrutiny committee described how health outcomes vary enormously between different parts of Cumbria. In plain English... Opinions
Ged McGrath encourages local people to support local traders this High Street Saturday 13th March 2019 Mayoral candidate urges residents to back local business for upcoming High Street Saturday COPELAND residents are being urged to get behind local businesses as... Local News
BUILDING THE RIGHT HOUSES WHERE WE NEED THEM 12th March 2019 In recent years we’ve made great progress in Copeland. Conservatives on the council, working with the Mayor, have produced a balanced budget, invested £1... Opinions
Candidate unveils six-point plan to deliver as Copeland’s next Conservative Mayor 2nd March 2019 Candidate unveils six-point plan to deliver as Copeland’s next Conservative Mayor Millom Councillor Ged McGrath has been selected to fight for the Conservatives... Local News
Cllr Jeff Hailes: Calling out Labour's hypocrisy 22nd July 2020 Perhaps our ‘democracy loving’ Labour councillors in Egremont; could explain how even though she came last in the most recent public poll - by a notable margin... 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
