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The Times & Star is a weekly newspaper that publishes three editions and has locations in Workington, Cockermouth, and Maryport. We provide coverage for every town, village, and hamlet within the Allerdale borough in West Cumbria.

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New calf barn among latest plans submitted to Cumberland Council

4 days ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

A round-up of the latest planning applications submitted to Cumberland Council (Image: Newsquest) Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Cumberland Council this week, featuring proposals for an agricultural development and tree works. Among the applications are plans for a new calf housing barn in Aikton and pollarding of sycamore trees in Silloth.
Bungalow with nearly six acres of field for sale near Egremont

5 days ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Three-bedroom detached bungalow for sale near Egremont (Image: Rightmove) A three-bedroom detached bungalow is now on the market with a guide price of £475,000 in the village of Haile, on the edge of Egremont. The property includes nearly six acres of field and an additional area of grazeable woodland.
Check out this four storey, nine-bed house for sale in St Bees

5 days ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Fern Bank has nine bedrooms, and is surrounded by terraced gardens (Image: Rightmove) A four-storey house in St Bees with a wine cellar and two acres of land is up for sale with a guide price of £550,000. The property, known as Fern Bank, formerly Rickerby House, is a red brick gentleman's residence located on High House Road. It is surrounded by the traditional 19th century architecture of the village and is complemented by extensive, mature gardens.
Lake District water 'could shrink by 6.5 per cent' amid major plans

6 days ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Bridget Dempsey

Crummock Water (Image: Getty) PLANS for the removal of a weir from Crummock could cause the surface area of the Lake District water to shrink by more than six per cent - and have prompted fears over impacts on the shoreline and flooding. But the United Utilities proposal will, the company says, deliver a raft of environmental benefits including river restoration and improved salmon migration.
Workington death notices and funeral announcements from the Times And Star

6 days ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The Times And Star published 2 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images) The Times And Star published 2 death notices last week. Every week, the Times And Star 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 memory of those we have lost.
Council hosts Capital Works Framework event in Carlisle

1 week ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The event provided an overview of the council's revised framework, which aims to streamline construction projects across the region (Image: Supplied) More than 75 industry professionals attended Cumberland Council's Capital Works Framework Event last month. The event, held at Harraby Community Centre in Carlisle, provided an overview of the council's revised framework, which aims to streamline construction projects across the region.
Family pay tribute to 'inspirational' 9-year-old Arabella who 'lit up every room'

1 week ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Bridget Dempsey

Arabella Louise Kelly whose smile 'lit up every room' she entered (Image: Supplied) A FAMILY from Workington have paid tribute to their funny, caring and inspirational daughter who 'lit up every room she entered' with her smile. Arabella Louise Kelly died on Saturday, April 5 at the age of nine. She was a much-loved daughter to parents Jess and Dean Kelly and adoring sister of five-month-old brother Oakes.
'These drugs destroy families' - Police crackdown on drugs across West Cumbria

1 week ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Bridget Dempsey

Police conduct a warrant at an address in west Cumbria (Image: Newsquest) OPERATION Bologna was conducted on Friday, April 11, and was funded by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner [PFCC] David Allen as part of the Drugs Fund. As part of the operation Times & Star reporter Bridget Dempsey was invited to join the police on a raid of a property in West Cumbria.
Town boss encourages fans to 'get behind' team ahead of West Cumbrian Easter derby

1 week ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Bridget Dempsey

Jonty Gorley (Image: Workington Town) WORKINGTON TOWN Head Coach Jonty Gorley has encouraged fans to 'get behind' the team this Good Friday - as they hope to gain bag bragging rights in the West Cumbrian derby. The Town boss has said the game this Friday, April 18 will be 'special' as a West Cumbrian derby always is - but that him and his team will be focusing in taking the two points this weekend.
'Honouring our past' - More than 50 Cumberland fingerpost signs restored

1 week ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The council has been working on restoring the signs, which date back to the early 20th century (Image: Supplied) More than 50 heritage fingerpost signs have been renovated across Cumberland. The council has been working on the restoration of the signs, which date back to the early 20th century. Having survived the test of time, including World War II, the signs are not just directional aids but pieces of heritage that help to contribute to Cumberland's character.