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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Two people hospitalised in Nestle fire this week 'recovering and doing well'

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

Nestle factory, Carlisle (Image: Google Maps) TWO people who were hospitalised in a fire this week are now 'recovering and doing well.' A fire started at the Nestle factory in Dalston, near Carlisle, on Monday, April 14. The fire started at 7.10am, emergency services were soon at the scene, and the fire was extinguished.
Police issue warning to elderly people after scammers pretend to be officers

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

Police officer (Image: Archive) THE police have urged 'vulnerable' members of the community to be vigilant against fraud. People in their 80s are most likely to be targeted by scammers. Officers have warned elderly people that if someone calls claiming to be from the bank or the police and asks them to withdraw money, it could be a fraud. Members of the public are urged to hang up their phones immediately if they suspect this.
Whitehaven RL head coach Anthony Murray speaks ahead of derby game

1 week ago | whitehavennews.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

Head coach Anthony Murray (Image: Whitehaven RL) WHITEHAVEN RL's head coach Anthony Murray has spoken ahead of this week's derby. This week, Whitehaven will face off against Workington Town on Good Friday in a derby game. In their last game, Whitehaven beat Workington to win the Ike Southward trophy in a preseason friendly. Whitehaven will be looking to get another win as they face off against their local rivals.
Nirvana and Elvis tribute Elvana to perform at the Old Fire Station

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

Elvana promo poster (Image: Old Fire Station) AN Elvis-fronted Nirvana tribute act will soon be performing in Cumbria. Elvana, 'the world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana,' will be performing at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle. The show will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, as part of the band's UK tour. Tickets cost £29.50 and are available on the Old Fire Station website.
'The gardens are wonderful' - Town council develops flower beds in town centre

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

St Nicholas Gardens, Whitehaven (Image: Newsquest) A WEST Cumbrian council has developed the flower beds and gardens in its town centre. Whitehaven Town Council has planted flowers and renovated the space at St Nicholas Gardens ahead of the summer months. The council is delighted by the increasing number of social media comments praising the flower beds and gardens of St Nicholas.
Newly-planted trees vandalised on the shores of Lake District water

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

A damaged tree at Ullswater (Image: Ullswater Catchment Management) TREES that have been planted on the shores of a lake have been 'snapped' and 'burned'. Ullswater Catchment Management has reported that the alders that were planted on the shore of Ullswater have been damaged. The team said that they 'did expect some vandalism' because of the number of tourists in the area.
'Could you survive the end of the world?' - New reality show looks for contestants

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

Survive the City promo poster (Image: The Garden Productions) A PRODUCTION company is looking for Cumbrian people to take part in a new reality show. The Garden Productions, which have made well-known reality TV shows, are now working on their next project, titled Survive The City. The London-based company is well established and has produced programmes like 24 Hours in A&E and 24 Hours in Police Custody for Channel 4.
Children given free admission to West Cumbrian tourist attraction this Easter

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

Photography at The Rum Story in Whitehaven. New imagery for website and social media. Commissioned for work with Kate Wright Digital. (Image: HARRY ATKINSON) CHILDREN are being given free admission to a West Cumbrian tourist attraction. Young people visiting The Rum Story in Whitehaven will be given free admission over the Easter school break. Two children will be given free admission when they visit The Rum Story with any full-paying adult.
Florence Arts Centre to host slow stitching class this month

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

Stitching workshop promo poster (Image: Florence Arts Centre) FLORENCE Arts Centre in West Cumbria will be hosting a stitching workshop. The Egremont-based centre will be hosting the workshop as part of the Re-Fashioned Textile Festival. Eva Watson-Graham of Violet Wren Creates will host the event, and it will focus on slow stitching. The class will take place on Saturday, April 26.
Town Council look for people to take part in Flower and Veg Show

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

The judges stand alongside the award winning marrow at the 2023 event (Image: Supplied) WHITEHAVEN Town Council's third Flower and Vegetable Show is back this year. The event will occur on Saturday, September 6, in St Nicholas Gardens. The organisers are keen for participants to come forward and register an interest. A spokesperson for the council said: "This will be our third year, and the event is growing stronger each time.