From exciting new restaurants to ambitious urban rejuvenation projects, here's a roundup of some of the headlines you might have missed this week.
Sage & Vine Restaurant comes to the city
The city's dining scene just got an upgrade with the grand opening of Sage & Vine in the heart of the city centre.
Offering up a delectable array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, from tapas to mezze to wood-fired pizza, why not give our review a read here?
Devonshire Street revamp
The city centre's regeneration plans for Devonshire Street are kicking off tomorrow (February 5).
The promised fresh look for Devonshire Street and English Street will involve a road closure over the next 20 weeks.
Rum Story Café bids farewell
It's a goodbye as the Rum Story Café in Whitehaven prepares to close its doors at the end of February.
After a tough 14 months, the team is calling it a day despite their best efforts to keep things afloat.
Body discovered near Cockermouth
A woman in her thirties was found deceased in a field near Papcastle, Cockermouth.
Police have ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Boost for Whitehaven
Thanks to a generous multi-million pound investment, plans are underway to transform the former Whittles furniture store into a digital and gaming hub.
The hub will provide essential training and upskilling with a ‘futuristic’ development and regeneration at the heart of it.
Marriott Moves to Wrexham
Jack Marriott, former Carlisle United striker, makes a move to Wrexham on transfer deadline day - despite rumours of a return to Carlisle.
The experienced frontman has left Fleetwood Town to join the League Two big spenders on a permanent deal.
Road Rage in Thirlmere
Cumberland Council is facing criticism for allowing horse riders access to a lakeside road while warning walkers and cyclists of 'prosecution' if they use it.
Appeal to rescue RAF relic
The Solway Aviation Museum is on a mission to save a piece of history by raising £60,000 to acquire the Blackburn Beverley XB259 aircraft.
So far, over £6,000 has been raised on a Just Giving page.
The Buttered Cat opening soon
Coffee and sweets lovers, mark your calendars! The Buttered Cat is set to open its doors in Carlisle's Kinmont Arcade on March 5th.
Approval to build 42 homes
A total of 42 new homes can be built near Carlisle after the proposal was approved.
Citadels Homes had applied for full planning permission for the properties on land north of Hurley Road and east of Little Corby Road, Little Corby.
Plans for major development at Derwent Howe
A major redevelopment which will see the building of a 25,295 square foot retail park in Workington has been approved, following an appeal to the planning inspectorate.
Takeaway fined for allergy 'negligence'
The owners of an Indian takeaway were ‘negligent’ for serving a curry with traces of peanut to a customer who they had been informed had a nut allergy.
Family pays tribute to beloved Whitehaven woman
Family and friends of a woman who was a cornerstone of the community paid tribute to her life.
Pam Dixon was known by people across Whitehaven and was heavily involved in many aspects of local life in the town for decades.
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