Call to name new Cockermouth estate after Bernard Bradbury
An idea to name a Cockermouth housing development in honour of a botanist born in the town was this week rejected by the town council.
View ArticleFarmer keeps 260ft turbine bid in motion with appeal
A prominent Cockermouth farmer is pursuing his plan for a 260ft wind turbine on his land because of a commitment to renewable energy.
View ArticleScheme to cut crime in West Cumbrian town shops
Cockermouth traders have joined forces with police to beat shoplifters in a new scheme.
View ArticleCockermouth grandparents root for teen in beauty pageant
A Cockermouth couple are keeping a close eye on their granddaughter’s progress in a national beauty pageant.
View ArticleEstate agents report rise in West Cumbria house sales
Plans for a £1.6 million drainage system at Dearham will go on show for the first time later this month.
View ArticleCockermouth schools merger gets the go-ahead
Fairfield Infant and Junior schools in Cockermouth will merge in September.
View ArticleBeth searches for art in unusual locations
A Dovenby teenager has set up a photography business to bring out the glamour of unusual locations like run-down buildings and scrapyards.
View ArticleMockerkin dancer in bid for West End role
A teenage dancer has landed his first audition for a part in a London West End production.
View ArticlePopular Cockermouth showman George back in the spotlight after 100 years
Even in death the county’s most famous travelling showman George Biddall is the star of the show once again.
View ArticlePeacocks strut their stuff in Great Broughton
A Great Broughton resident has been following the lives of some feathered friends over the past few months.
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