Workington4 hrs agoTide-trapped dog and walker rescued from caveThe man and his dog find shelter in a Cumbrian coastal cave having been cut off by the incoming sea.4 hrs ago1 day agoFront of church built in 1883 crumbles in stormA service at St Paul's in Seaton is cancelled after the entrance fell down in Storm Boelo.1 day ago4 days agoDevelopment refused over red squirrel concernsCouncil members say they are not satisfied the squirrels will not be negatively impacted.4 days ago16 Oct 2026'I will never abandon my 79-year Cumbrian dialect'Jean Scott-Smith was banned from speaking the dialect at school but now works to preserve the words.16 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Church grant after masonry chunks fell from towerA Workington church says volunteers had to manage safety concerns instead of charitable activities.15 Oct 202614 Oct 2026New beat officers to tackle anti-social behaviourCumbria Constabulary increases its police visibility by returning officers to frontline roles.14 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Library closes for a week to install new lightsFailing lights at Workington Library in recent months affected visibility, the council says.3 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Give people 'reasons to spend time' on High StreetJosh MacAlister launches a survey asking what people would like to see in Workington town centre.1 Oct 202628 Sept 2026New trail with interactive oak sculptures opensWest Cumbria Rivers Trust hopes its new route will encourage people to get closer to nature.28 Sept 2026...
