Cockermouth, England News

HONISTER Pass was today chosen as the iconic setting to unveil the Tour of Britain's first visit to the heart of the Lake District.

The claim came at an inquiry into the "disproportionate" number of wind turbine applications being received by the borough in comparison with other regions of the county.

It comes after new figures showed hundreds of people were approaching the service for help as they battle to cope with rising living costs.

Work started last summer on the scheme which will protect the town against a one-in-a-100-year flood event and increase flood protection for around 360 homes and 55 businesses.

TS2 will have all you need to help plan your weekend: the best in entertainment, a comprehensive what's on guide and a new-look Cumbria Outdoors page.

A prominent Cockermouth farmer is pursuing his plan for a 260ft wind turbine on his land because of a commitment to renewable energy.

Former Cockermouth pair Eric and Ann Whalley, both 65, moved to the USA in 1989.

He will be at the Workington Working Men's Club, Station Road, on Friday, May 17, for The Window Outlet Cockermouth & District Snooker League 2012/2013 presentation night.

Volunteers cleared the last of the belongings out of the site a week ago, but the diggers have finally moved in to knock down the old building, which was built in 1865.

It currently has a Conservative majority but not one large enough to secure overall power and the authority has operated as a Labour/Conservative coalition for the past four years.

From tomorrow, front counter services in Appleby, Maryport, Wigton, Keswick, Egremont and Millom will no longer operate.

COUNCILLORS in Northwich have visited Cumbria to see how innovative flood defence designs can help to reduce the risk of flooding and safeguard local heritage.

A RECORD number of people took part in a charity cycling challenge to remember two brothers killed in a road accident.

His appointment as principal of Lakes College West Cumbria will start on September 1 after Cath Richardson retires from the top job at the end of the academic year.

The former Southwick resident, who was living in Hylton View Care Home, Old Mill Road, died on Saturday, April 20.

Boston bombings victim whose bloodied face and leg in a splint became iconic image of the atrocity is British expat who grew up in Cumbria His face covered in blood and screaming in agony as a medical worker cares for his wounded leg, this iconic picture of Eric Whalley caught the full horror of the Boston bombings.