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Three people remain in hospital after blast in Bransty, Whitehaven
1 day ago · The family were taken to hospital following the blast at their home on Hugh Street in Bransty, Whitehaven, on Tuesday afternoon. A police cordon remains in place today, January 2 after neighbours were evacuated from their homes while police, the fire service, Cumberland Council and utility companies work to ensure the area is safe.
Amber weather warnings for snow and ice issued across Cumbria
9 hours ago · Elsewhere, Electricity North West are Snow is expected across the North West this weekend and we're urging people to take steps to prepare. “Preparations are well underway for the cold weather which we’re expecting to hit the region this weekend,” said Richard Moulton, incident manager at Electricity North West.
Council offers support to Bransty residents after suspected explosion
1 day ago · Anyone else affected by the incident that needs emergency housing support is advised to contact the council’s out of hours Copeland homelessness team at 0300 373 3730 or email [email protected]. The Police placed a cordon at the site soon after the incident was reported and this continues to prevent access into the cul de sac.
Cumbria: Four flood warnings and 10 alerts in place across the …
2 days ago · River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses. Flooding was expected from 1am today and was forecast to affect locations near the River Eden, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying roads, car parks, public spaces and recreational facilities at …
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Police in West Cumbria say how they will be keeping people safe over Christmas
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Road closures in Whitehaven 'causing utter chaos' as Harras Road …
Oct 2, 2024 · Members of Whitehaven Town Council raised their concerns over multiple road closures including New Road and Harras Road, which are main routes into the town centre.. Harras Road is now closed for six weeks and the closure in place on New Road was extended until September 30, after the works were originally scheduled to be complete by September 27.
Decision-makers to set out plans for Whitehaven town centre at …
May 22, 2024 · Derelict shops on King Street in Whitehaven town centre (Image: Newsquest). This includes a number of banks with the TSB set to close in September, and Halifax, NatWest, HSBC and Barclays branches already leaving the town centre.. Mr MacAlister said: “Whitehaven is a brilliant town with so much potential but it’s on its knees right now.