Workington3 days ago'I will never abandon my 79-year Cumbrian dialect'Jean Scott-Smith was banned from speaking the dialect at school but now works to preserve the words.3 days ago4 days agoChurch grant after masonry chunks fell from towerA Workington church says volunteers had to manage safety concerns instead of charitable activities.4 days ago5 days agoNew beat officers to tackle anti-social behaviourCumbria Constabulary increases its police visibility by returning officers to frontline roles.5 days ago3 Oct 2026Library closes for a week to install new lightsFailing lights at Workington Library in recent months affected visibility, the council says.3 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Give people 'reasons to spend time' on High StreetJosh MacAlister launches a survey asking what people would like to see in Workington town centre.1 Oct 202628 Sept 2026New trail with interactive oak sculptures opensWest Cumbria Rivers Trust hopes its new route will encourage people to get closer to nature.28 Sept 202624 Sept 2026GP surgery to reopen with doctors' training hubGriffin Close Surgery in West Cumbria will reopen after shutting in 2022 over staffing shortages.24 Sept 20266 Sept 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizHow well can you remember some of the events of the North East and Cumbria from the past week?6 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Two in court over grandmother's bike crash deathThree people are to face trial accused of causing Gillian Livingstone's death in Cleator Moor.4 Sept 2026...
