Brandon Mawson

Carlisle, Whitehaven

Reporter at News & Star

Reporter at News and Star, Times and Star, The Whitehaven News. Email: [email protected]

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Northumberland sommelier ranked among UK’s top 30 in 2025 list

1 day ago | hexham-courant.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Vanessa Stoltz, head sommelier at Pine in Northumberland, discovered at an awards evening that she has been ranked number 26 in the third edition of the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommeliers List. This makes her the only sommelier representing the North East of England. Ms Stoltz first entered the top 100 in 2024, debuting at number 45, and also received a special commendation as 'One to Watch' in the industry.
Stagecoach offering free travel for Armed Forces Day weekend across Cumbria

1 day ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire is offering free travel to serving personnel, veterans, and cadets across its entire network from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, to mark Armed Forces Day. The offer covers all bus services in the area, making it easier for individuals to attend parades, ceremonies, and community events across areas including Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, West Cumbria, and Lancaster.
NOSTALGIA: A look at Cumbria's love of space on Asteroid Day

1 day ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

10 1/1 FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Asteroid Day. Asteroid Day is a United Nations sanctioned day of public awareness of the risks of asteroid impacts. The mission is to educate the public about the risks and opportunities of asteroids year-round by hosting events, providing educational resources and regular communications to our global audience on multiple digital platforms.
Digital archive launched to celebrate legacy of Whitehaven's Sekers Fabrics

2 days ago | whitehavennews.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Handpicked Productions, which hosted a landmark exhibition in February, has now unveiled the Sekers Archive, a website that will act as an 'online home for the project' as well as a 'lasting legacy of the community’s contributions.' The launch of the website comes after the success of the February exhibition at Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven, which saw items associated with the company displayed for the first time, including original factory items and handmade items, such as wedding dresses,...
Council brings back Operation Respect events across Cumberland

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Four events will take place across the region in Carlisle, Whitehaven, and Workington, as part of a wider programme led by the council’s Local Focus Hubs. The hubs are partnerships involving the council, police, housing associations, and other organisations, working together to tackle anti-social behaviour and strengthen community ties.
Wine sommelier in the Lake District named among UK's best

2 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Dan Bennett, front of house manager at Heft in High Newton, has earned his place on the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommelier List for the first time. He was also recognised as one of the top five young sommeliers during an awards ceremony at The Dorchester in London.
Sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurant in Cumbria ranks in top 10 in the UK

2 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Valentin Mouillard, the group head sommelier for the Umbel Restaurant Group, which includes Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred L’Enclume in Cartmel, was ranked number 10 in the third edition of the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommeliers List. This is a rise of six places from his position of 16 last year, having debuted on the list at 47 in 2023. He is the highest-ranked sommelier from the North West in this year’s list.
Kendal care home hosts garden party with 'Big Summer Weekender' theme

2 days ago | thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

HC-One's Summerhill Care Home in Kendal hosted the event on Wednesday, June 18, as part of Care Home Open Week 2025, welcoming residents, relatives, staff, and members of the wider community. The garden party featured music, games, and refreshments, with guests dressed in colourful summer outfits to match the festive atmosphere. One of the highlights was a hot dog eating contest between staff members, which delighted residents.
Lake District hotels among world's best in TripAdvisor awards

5 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

The Lake District Hotels group, based in Cumbria, secured recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 which places the winners among the top ten per cent of hotels worldwide. The awards are based on millions of guest reviews collected over 12 months. Inn on the Lake in Ullswater, Inn on the Square in Keswick, the Borrowdale Hotel in the Borrowdale Valley and Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa on Derwentwater made the list.
Group of campers become stranded on Raise fell near Helvellyn

5 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

The group had been wild camping when poor weather forced them from their tents. They then became stranded on Raise and called emergency services for assistance. Patterdale Mountain Rescue was contacted by the Keswick team to assist with the rescue. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, June 22. A Patterdale Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: "At around midnight, the team was contacted by Keswick MRT.