Whitehaven News

3 days ago | whitehavennews.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

Pope Francis has died aged 88, Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell has announced. The senior official said on Monday (April 21): “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.

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.

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

Anthony Murray (Image: Whitehaven RL) WHITEHAVEN boss Anthony Murray has said he hopes fans will be treated to a 'whole hearted derby clash' when his squad head to Workington this Good Friday. The Whitehaven side will take on Workington Town at the Fibrus Community Stadium on Friday, March 18 for what is hoped will be a whole hearted West Cumbrian derby.

2 weeks ago | whitehavennews.co.uk | Lucy Jenkinson

The Galeón Andalucia will sail into Whitehaven Harbour in July (Image: NAO Foundation) ORGANISERS of an upcoming tall ship visit have received a welcome boost from a Spanish company working in West Cumbria. The Galeón Andalucia - an enormous replica Spanish galleon - will sail into Whitehaven Harbour this summer.

4 weeks ago | whitehavennews.co.uk | Brandon Mawson

In game action (Image: Lee Macaulay Photography) WHITEHAVEN Rugby League got another win over the weekend as they took on Rochdale at home. The West Cumbrian side beat the Manchester outfit 24-20 in their outing on Sunday, March 23. Both the club and fans were delighted with the result. Head coach Anthony Murray said: "It was an end to an end, two teams not wanting to give in and wanting to win the game.