Reopened west Cumbria road bridge is one way only
The newly reopened Broughton Bridge can only be used by motorists to get into the village.
- MPs are told about impact of floods in Cumbria
- Workington bridge users have to park
- Google Street View goes live in Cumbria
- Cumbrian school pupils sent cash to replace flood-damaged equipment
- Cumbrian iron bar attack thug jailed for five years
- Man arrested after £3,500-worth of drugs seized in West Cumbria
- New Workington road bridge lowered in to place
On your marks for run in memory of PC Bill Barker
A 10-mile run has been launched and aims to raise £100,000 for PC Bill Barker's favourite charity.
Miss England urges local girls to enter Miss Cumbria contest
With her stunning good looks, flowing hair and slender figure, Katrina Hodge looks every inch the beauty that she is.
Workington road bridge webcam
Image feed directly from the Allerdale Borough Council, updates every 10 minutes.
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Government minister visits Cockermouth
PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Defra minister Huw Irranca-Davies was in Cockermouth to announce cash for Cumbria flood-hit homeowners.
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Workington's new road bridge is taking shape
PHOTOS: The first section of Workington’s temporary road bridge has been launched across the river.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Workington jewellers closing after 125 years
One of Workington's oldest businesses is closing after 125 years and the owner blames parking regulations.
What do you think?
HAVE YOUR SAY: Family's anger over school trip
A Workington couple are angry after their daughter was taken on a school trip despite raising concerns it could make her ill. What do you think?
These women keep on knitting
A Distington craft club has created hundreds of quilted and knitted items for good causes.
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Join the Times & Star's Pothole Watch
We want to compile a folder on the worst roads in West Cumbria for potholes. You can help - send photos, video and leave comments here.
Come on you Comets!
As the speedway season - and Comets' 40th anniversary year - is about to start, send your good wishes and share your best memories of the Comets.
PHOTOS: Take a walk down memory lane
UPDATED: Click here for a selection of our nostalgia photos from across West Cumbria, updated often.
We're in the heart of the community
We have underlined our commitment to Cockermouth district news coverage with the opening of a new office in the town centre.
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Perfect score for Maryport and Aspatria karate pupils
KARATE students in Maryport and Aspatria have achieved a 100 per cent grading success.


