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This Week in Workington

The mood in Workington this week appears to be a mix of sporting triumphs, community spirit, and ongoing challenges. There's a palpable sense of optimism surrounding Workington Reds, who have climbed

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MP says West Cumbria has opportunity to build on 'world-leading' nuclear skills

West Cumbria has the opportunity to build on Sellafield’s world-leading skills and expertise to secure new nuclear missions, industries and investment for the region, according to Josh MacAlister The

Whitehaven News·19 Aug
News

Open for Business: 70 years of a Whitehaven family business

Today's story starts all the way back in 1949 when a young fella called John Yeowart started work as a junior ploughman at Schoose Farm in Workington.

Whitehaven News·18 Aug
Planning

Change of Use from domestic flat to dispensing chemist

Change of Use from domestic flat to dispensing chemist

Cumbria Council Planning·17 Aug
News

Luxury cruise ship to dock in Cumbrian port with guests paying up to £23k for a week

A luxury cruise ship will dock in Workington next month, with some guests paying over £23,000 for a room on board as part of a weeklong voyage around the ‘Celtic Homelands’.

Whitehaven News·14 Aug
Planning

The proposal involves creating a small 117 m2 modular classroom building and covered walkway / canopy in designated a...

The proposal involves creating a small 117 m2 modular classroom building and covered walkway / canopy in designated area within the Energy Coast University Technical College. The proposal will be loca

Cumbria Council Planning·11 Aug
Planning

Prior Notification to convert a Use Class E (Shop) to Use Class C3 (mixed use)

Prior Notification to convert a Use Class E (Shop) to Use Class C3 (mixed use)

Cumbria Council Planning·11 Aug
Planning

Application for all reserved matters (access, appearance, layout, landscaping and scale) relating to phase 2 of stadi...

Application for all reserved matters (access, appearance, layout, landscaping and scale) relating to phase 2 of stadium development following approval of application FUL/2025/0119.

Cumbria Council Planning·10 Aug
News

Plea date set for three accused of attempted murder

THREE people accused of attempting to murder a man in Workington have been told when they will be asked to enter pleas.

Whitehaven News·6 Aug
Planning

Sycamore - Side branches cut by up to 30% and the top lowered by 30% Yew - Third lower branch to be removed from lean...

Sycamore - Side branches cut by up to 30% and the top lowered by 30% Yew - Third lower branch to be removed from leaning stem. Other branches leaning northwards over the house cut back to just behind

Cumbria Council Planning·6 Aug
What's On

Scott Steer @ The Roundabout, Workington

One of the UK's most exciting names in underground house lands in Workington this August.

Skiddle·4 Aug
Planning

Internal alterations to subdivide existing property. No external alterations are proposed.

Internal alterations to subdivide existing property. No external alterations are proposed.

Cumbria Council Planning·4 Aug
Planning

Proposed change of use from commercial class E to 5 bed HMO class C4

Proposed change of use from commercial class E to 5 bed HMO class C4

Cumbria Council Planning·4 Aug
Planning

Overgrown sycamore trees overhanging - Cut back and clear overhanging branches from the cottage

Overgrown sycamore trees overhanging - Cut back and clear overhanging branches from the cottage

Cumbria Council Planning·3 Aug
News

Three due to appear in court charged with attempted murder

Three people have been charged with attempt murder following an investigation into an assault in Workington.

Whitehaven News·31 Jul
Planning

Proposed change of use from former Age Concern shop into a Fast Food Takeaway and a separate convenience store/superm...

Proposed change of use from former Age Concern shop into a Fast Food Takeaway and a separate convenience store/supermarket. Retrospective application for windows/shopfront

Cumbria Council Planning·29 Jul
Planning

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and Internal Alterations

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and Internal Alterations

Cumbria Council Planning·28 Jul
News

Full list of inquests set to be heard at Workington Coroners' Court

These are the full inquests taking place at Cumbria Coroners’ Court in Workington this coming week.

Whitehaven News·26 Jul
News

Four fire engines attend house fire closing key West Cumbrian commuter route

A fire at a domestic property has been extinguished by crews from Whitehaven and Workington Fire Station this afternoon.

Whitehaven News·20 Jul
News

Pub goer strangled police officer who was 'very close to unconsciousness'

BOXING Day celebrations in Workington town centre turned violent as a Distington man assaulted two police officers, grabbing one by the throat.

Whitehaven News·20 Jul
News

Prolific offender banned from shops across Whitehaven and Workington

A prolific offender has been banned from shops across Whitehaven and Workington after police secured an extension to a criminal behaviour order.

Whitehaven News·19 Jul
What's On

TDU x NWSND Present: Scott Steer

TDU and NWSND invite Scott Steer for a headline show at The Roundabout, Workington.

Skiddle·17 Jul
News

Warning issued after Workington fire believed to be started by lithium-ion battery

A Workington fire is believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery.

Whitehaven News·16 Jul
Planning

Dormers to front and rear roof elevations

Dormers to front and rear roof elevations

Cumbria Council Planning·16 Jul
News

Burglary investigation launched after west Cumbrian break-in

A burglary investigation has been launched after a break-in in the Far Moss area of Northside, Workington.

Whitehaven News·14 Jul
News

Emergency services on scene after crash in Cumbrian town

Emergency services are currently dealing with a collision in the area of Church Road, Harrington, Workington.

Whitehaven News·13 Jul
News

Council to consider extension to 'most well-used route in the Lake District'

Councillors will next week get an update on a new extension to the most 'well-used route in the Lake District' at a meeting in Workington next week.

Whitehaven News·12 Jul
Planning

Listed Building consent for the replacement of 22 windows and 1 set of French Doors

Listed Building consent for the replacement of 22 windows and 1 set of French Doors

Cumbria Council Planning·10 Jul
News

Crew member evacuated from vessel by coastguard after fall

A crew member was evacuated from a vessel after sustaining injuries in a fall at Workington.

Whitehaven News·9 Jul
Planning

Proposed slurry store

Proposed slurry store

Cumbria Council Planning·3 Jul
News

Pubs across Cumbria showing the England vs DR Congo World Cup match

ENGLAND fans across Cumbria are gearing up for tonight’s World Cup clash, with pubs in Whitehaven, Workington and Carlisle preparing for an early‑evening surge of trade as locals seek out big screens

Whitehaven News·1 Jul
News

Emergency services respond to blaze at scrapyard as police seal off area

Emergency services are responding to a fire on a Workington scrapyard.

Whitehaven News·30 Jun
News

Workington man issued anti-social behaviour injunction after court appearance

An anti-social behaviour injunction has been imposed following a court appearance.

Whitehaven News·30 Jun
Planning

Change of Use from a domestic dwelling to HMO

Change of Use from a domestic dwelling to HMO

Cumbria Council Planning·29 Jun
Planning

New garage

New garage

Cumbria Council Planning·23 Jun
News

Jail warning for woman accused of making throat slit threat

A WORKINGTON woman who was accused of threatening to kill her partner flouted a court order than banned her from seeing him.

Whitehaven News·21 Jun
News

All Cumbrian inquests scheduled this week - including a death in Nepal

These are all the Cumbria-related inquests that will be held at Allerdale House in Workington this coming week.

Whitehaven News·21 Jun
News

Man found guilty of breaking into Whitehaven property in Magistrates Court appearance

Copeland Police say they have helped to secure the conviction of a man at Workington Magistrates Court, after he broke into a Whitehaven property.

Whitehaven News·18 Jun
News

Whitehaven and Workington MP welcomes social media ban for under-16s

The Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington has welcomed Government plans to ban under-16s from social media.

Whitehaven News·16 Jun
News

The inquests scheduled to take place in Cumbria this week

These are the county-related inquests that will be held at Allerdale House in Workington this coming week.

Whitehaven News·14 Jun
Planning

Prior notification application for a single storey rear extension 3.84m long x 2.78m to eaves. Maximum height 3.84m

Prior notification application for a single storey rear extension 3.84m long x 2.78m to eaves. Maximum height 3.84m

Cumbria Council Planning·11 Jun
News

Lifelong Doctor Who collection fetches £49,000

Crikey, look at this! A lifelong Doctor Who fan from our very own Workington has seen his incredible collection go under the hammer for a whopping £49,000. It belonged to the much-loved former chairman of Workington FC, Dale Brotherton.

BBC Cumbria·10 Jun
Planning

Proposed conversion of upper floors from function room and manager's accommodation to form 3no holiday lets

Proposed conversion of upper floors from function room and manager's accommodation to form 3no holiday lets

Cumbria Council Planning·9 Jun
Planning

Proposed additional living accommodation

Proposed additional living accommodation

Cumbria Council Planning·8 Jun
Planning

2.4m high mesh fencing

2.4m high mesh fencing

Cumbria Council Planning·8 Jun
Planning

Installation of a roof-mounted grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the existing non-domestic building

Installation of a roof-mounted grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the existing non-domestic building

Cumbria Council Planning·2 Jun
Planning

5no fascia signs to front elevation, 3no fascia signs to rear elevation and 2no fascia signs to side elevation

5no fascia signs to front elevation, 3no fascia signs to rear elevation and 2no fascia signs to side elevation

Cumbria Council Planning·2 Jun
Planning

Proposed second storey extension over existing garage and internal alterations

Proposed second storey extension over existing garage and internal alterations

Cumbria Council Planning·1 Jun
Planning

Proposed rear kitchen infill extension and garage conversion to habitable room

Proposed rear kitchen infill extension and garage conversion to habitable room

Cumbria Council Planning·1 Jun
Planning

Certificate of lawful development proposed for B2/research and development of industrial processes/testing of equipme...

Certificate of lawful development proposed for B2/research and development of industrial processes/testing of equipment/associated staff training

Cumbria Council Planning·1 Jun
Planning

Proposed External Alterations to Principal Elevation and general maintenance works to Rear Garden Area (Retrospective)

Proposed External Alterations to Principal Elevation and general maintenance works to Rear Garden Area (Retrospective)

Cumbria Council Planning·1 Jun