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Floral display featuring Chelsea gold medallist set for Cumbria this week

A FLORAL design showcase is set to return to Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven this week as the Whitehaven Flower Club hosts its Summer Gala.

10 June 2026
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Brick by brick: The Cumbrian building LEGO’s e-commerce strategy

Whitehaven-born Sarah Bryant talks about the working traits that took her to Amazon, PepsiCo, eBay, and now vice president of e-commerce at LEGO

10 June 2026
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Driver checked for smoke inhalation after car fire in West Cumbria

A DRIVER was checked for smoke inhalation after a car fire on Homewood Road in Hensingham, Whitehaven, on Monday, June 8.

9 June 2026
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'Highly regarded' Whitehaven chippy hits the market at £275,000

A Whitehaven fish and chip shop with a four-bedroom home is up for sale

9 June 2026
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Police appeal for information on missing 20-year-old woman from Whitehaven

A woman described as "looks young for her age" has been reported missing.

8 June 2026
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Drug driver gets 16 month ban

A DRUG driver stopped by the police on Egremont Road in Whitehaven was over the limit for a cocaine breakdown product by more than six times.

5 June 2026
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Investigation launched after report of racially aggravated assault in town centre

Officers of Cumbria Police are investigating a report of a racially aggravated assault on Lowther Street in Whitehaven.

4 June 2026
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Daughter launches fundraiser after mum diagnosed with stage four cancer

AN 18-year-old Whitehaven woman is appealing for donations to help support her mum, who has been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer that has spread to her lungs and liver.

4 June 2026
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Four properties in Whitehaven ready to be zhuzhed up starting at £5,000

These four properties in Whitehaven are all ready to zhuzh up and are on the market at starting at £5,000

4 June 2026
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Pupils mark school's 150th anniversary with Victorian-themed celebrations

MONKWRAY Junior School has marked its 150th anniversary with a week of Victorian-themed celebrations, community events, and a look back through generations of memories in Whitehaven.

3 June 2026
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New banking hub looks set to be located in former Santander, as plans submitted

WHITEHAVEN'S new banking hub looks set to be going into the town's former Santander bank, according to a planning application submitted to Cumberland council.

3 June 2026
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Plans for former Whitehaven shop floors to be converted into three flats

Plans have been submitted for the conversion of a vacant retail space in Whitehaven into three flats

3 June 2026
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Call for witnesses as police officers investigate Duke Street hate crime incident

Officers of Cumbria Police are investigating a racially/religiously aggravated public order offence which occurred in Whitehaven last week.

2 June 2026
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Cumbria Police make arrest after knuckle dusters found in stop-and-search

Officers of Cumbria Police arrested a man after finding a pair of knuckle dusters hidden in his clothing, during a stop-and-search in Whitehaven.

31 May 2026
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70 new homes to be built on farmland near Whitehaven despite safety concerns

Plans for 70 new homes in the Whitehaven area have been unanimously approved by councillors despite safety objections from residents.

31 May 2026
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Four detached properties in Whitehaven on the market at £280,000 or less

These four detached Whitehaven houses are all listed at £280,000 or less.

31 May 2026
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Water rescue training for coastguard team in West Cumbrian harbour

WHITEHAVEN Coastguard recently carried out water rescue training in the Outer Harbour to improve response to inland and coastal emergencies.

30 May 2026
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Who is the Whitehaven-born NEETS report author Alan Milburn?

A much-anticipated report has revealed that over 1m young people 16-24 are not in education or work. Who is Whitehaven-born report author, Alan Milburn?

29 May 2026
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Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Whitehaven this week

We've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Whitehaven, according to petrolprices.com

28 May 2026
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Two boats rescued in separate coastguard callouts

Two separate incidents off the Whitehaven coast after boats got into difficulty near Saltom Bay and Whitey Rock.

27 May 2026

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