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10 hours ago · A funeral directors has launched a funding initiative to support charities and not-for-profit organisations in Whitehaven. The Eaves Funeral Service Community Assistance Programme is now accepting applications. It aims to support projects within a three-mile radius of their funeral home on High Road ...

Whitehaven Rugby League head coach Anthony Murray speaks on new signing

21 hours ago · A spokesperson from Cumbria police's Copeland team said they attended a two-vehicle crash on Lowther Street, Whitehaven, this morning. An investigation was launched 'immediately' after it was established that one of the drivers left the scene before police arrived.

Whitehaven Rugby League progress in Challenge Cup after Swinton Lions win

10 hours ago · The ongoing sea lock maintenance work has been delayed on Whitehaven Harbour due to weather conditions in the area. Pedestrian access will now be limited across the lock due to the nature of the work and lock operations with vessels coming in and out of the marina. Whitehaven Marina posted on ...

Jan 17, 2025 · The Whitehaven News published 16 death notices last week. Every week, the Whitehaven News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the ...

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Aug 21, 2024 · The board, set up by Whitehaven & Workington MP Josh MacAlister, is made up of two dozen local political, business and community leaders. Board members include Cllr Emma Williamson, deputy leader of Cumberland Council; David Allen, Cumbria’s police, fire and crime commissioner; Marie Dixon of Dixon’s Department Store; Michael Pemberton, CEO of BEC; and Deanne Shallcross, CEO of Whitehaven ...