Tom Cockburn
Reporter for Newsquest in Cumbria. Working for The Westmorland Gazette and The Mail. Read a bit of my work below.
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The Westmorland Gazette
How I spent my day at Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere | The Westmorland Gazette
How I spent my day at Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere | The Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland and Furness Council cabinet approve council tax rise | The Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland and Furness Council cabinet approve council tax rise | The Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland and Furness Council Liberal Democrat cabinet members have approved budget proposals described as ‘enforced austerity’ for 2026/27.
Donald Trump's Venezuela action should be 'condemned' - Tim Farron | The Westmorland Gazette
Donald Trump's Venezuela action should be 'condemned' - Tim Farron | The Westmorland Gazette
The area’s MP has called on all the UK’s political leaders to ‘condemn’ President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
South Cumbrian MPs react to government farm u-turn | The Westmorland Gazette
South Cumbrian MPs react to government farm u-turn | The Westmorland Gazette
South Cumbrian MPs, Tim Farron and Michelle Scrogham, have reacted to today’s government announcement that scales back on its original inheritance…
Flood works leaders quizzed on progress and disruption | The Westmorland Gazette
Flood works leaders quizzed on progress and disruption | The Westmorland Gazette
Last month, the Environment Agency began work along Kendal’s Aynam Road, completely closing the right-hand lane and footpath.
World War II Spitfire pilot Vincent Smith from Kendal dies | The Westmorland Gazette
World War II Spitfire pilot Vincent Smith from Kendal dies | The Westmorland Gazette
Eleanor Colee stuns Brewery Arts' Jazz Club in Kendal | The Westmorland Gazette
Eleanor Colee stuns Brewery Arts' Jazz Club in Kendal | The Westmorland Gazette
40th Lake District Music Summer Festival ends in style | The Westmorland Gazette
40th Lake District Music Summer Festival ends in style | The Westmorland Gazette
Tim Farron frustrated by no decision on Kendal relief road | The Westmorland Gazette
Tim Farron frustrated by no decision on Kendal relief road | The Westmorland Gazette
How I spent the night at the Toll House Inn, Lancaster | The Westmorland Gazette
How I spent the night at the Toll House Inn, Lancaster | The Westmorland Gazette
I scored the most popular pints at my favourite Kendal pubs | The Westmorland Gazette
I scored the most popular pints at my favourite Kendal pubs | The Westmorland Gazette
Archaeologist on excitement of 'Kendal Woman' renaming | The Westmorland Gazette
Archaeologist on excitement of 'Kendal Woman' renaming | The Westmorland Gazette
Hotel Review: North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith, Eden Valley | The Westmorland Gazette
Hotel Review: North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith, Eden Valley | The Westmorland Gazette
Cumbria Opera Festival 2025: Porgy and Bess Reimagined | The Westmorland Gazette
Cumbria Opera Festival 2025: Porgy and Bess Reimagined | The Westmorland Gazette
Cumbrian rugby charity teams up with brewery for new beer | The Westmorland Gazette
Cumbrian rugby charity teams up with brewery for new beer | The Westmorland Gazette
The Mail
Hundreds wait in September sunshine to meet King Charles | The Mail
Hundreds wait in September sunshine to meet King Charles | The Mail
HUNDREDS of royal fans waited in the Barrow sunshine to catch a glimpse of King Charles.
McDonald's hygiene report reveals why it got 1 star | The Mail
McDonald's hygiene report reveals why it got 1 star | The Mail
The McDonald’s on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, that was given a one-star food hygiene rating in September last year had issues with flies,…
MBE honour for Barrow Lioness in New Year Honours list | The Mail
MBE honour for Barrow Lioness in New Year Honours list | The Mail
Barrow’s Georgia Stanway has been made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) alongside a host of fellow Lionesses in the New Year Honours list.
Former managers of Lake District pub explain decision to leave | The Mail
Former managers of Lake District pub explain decision to leave | The Mail
The former publicans of the Lake District's acclaimed Hare & Hounds Inn at Bowland Bridge have spoken out about why they decided to close.
Council and MPs react to new government road rating | The Mail
Council and MPs react to new government road rating | The Mail
Westmorland and Furness Council have questioned the findings of the Government’s new local authority road maintenance ratings after being ranked…
Key figures talk University of Cumbria Barrow campus future | The Mail
Key figures talk University of Cumbria Barrow campus future | The Mail
The University of Cumbria opened the doors to its brand-new Barrow campus this week – key figures talk hopes for student life, their future…
Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham on Chancellor's pre-Budget speech | The Mail
Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham on Chancellor's pre-Budget speech | The Mail
Cumbrian pub expert's criticism of Chancellor's Budget | The Mail
Cumbrian pub expert's criticism of Chancellor's Budget | The Mail
Ulverston plumber talks breaking skydiving world record | The Mail
Ulverston plumber talks breaking skydiving world record | The Mail
Councillor hits out over festive bin collection chaos | The Mail
Councillor hits out over festive bin collection chaos | The Mail
Council leader blasts government's digital ID plan | The Mail
Council leader blasts government's digital ID plan | The Mail
Barrow lecturer reflects on experience on BBC's Mastermind | The Mail
Barrow lecturer reflects on experience on BBC's Mastermind | The Mail
Furness General Hospital: ICU letters handed to councillor | The Mail
Furness General Hospital: ICU letters handed to councillor | The Mail
Barrow letting agent is 'growing' despite trend elsewhere | The Mail
Barrow letting agent is 'growing' despite trend elsewhere | The Mail
Shoplifting rise in Cumbria as Iceland launches new policy | The Mail
Shoplifting rise in Cumbria as Iceland launches new policy | The Mail
Hybrid Magazine
Is enough being done to tackle spiking in places like Oxford?
Is enough being done to tackle spiking in places like Oxford?
Statistics show a worrying upward trend in the number of reported spiking cases nationwide.
Oxford United fans talk new stadium and final thoughts on the Kassam
Oxford United fans talk new stadium and final thoughts on the Kassam
Hundreds gather in Oxford in solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds gather in Oxford in solidarity with Ukraine
Chloe Slater: “My Music Is Where I Unleash.”
Chloe Slater: “My Music Is Where I Unleash.”
Occasionally, an artist comes along who changes the game; Chloe Slater is that game changer. I sat down with her to talk about her phenomenal breakout year in the industry.
Secularisation a factor in declining Church of England wedding figures, says University Vicar
Secularisation a factor in declining Church of England wedding figures, says University Vicar
Today, the Church of England faces many challenges. The shrinking number of wedding ceremonies the church carries out is just one. But what’s behind the figures, and where are people marrying instead?
“Even faculty feel frightened” says Oxford Professor on the rise of ‘cancel culture’ on British university campuses
“Even faculty feel frightened” says Oxford Professor on the rise of ‘cancel culture’ on British university campuses
Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford, Jeff McMahan, warns of the “major threat” that is ‘cancel culture.’
Test cricket’s future looks “completely alien” says award-winning author Nicholas Brookes
Test cricket’s future looks “completely alien” says award-winning author Nicholas Brookes
The Cornerstone Of Cricket: Have Local Clubs Got It Right?
The Cornerstone Of Cricket: Have Local Clubs Got It Right?
Is it worth it for the hangover?
Is it worth it for the hangover?
Five Takeaways from England’s Tour of Pakistan
Five Takeaways from England’s Tour of Pakistan
How Important Is It To Honour Those Who’ve Served The Nation?
How Important Is It To Honour Those Who’ve Served The Nation?
Cherwell Newspaper
A review of The Crux: Djo turns music into a profession - Cherwell
A review of The Crux: Djo turns music into a profession - Cherwell
Adolescence: Can TV spark radical change in young men? - Cherwell
Adolescence: Can TV spark radical change in young men? - Cherwell
In More, Pulp aren’t just trading on nostalgia – they’re fresh - Cherwell
In More, Pulp aren’t just trading on nostalgia – they’re fresh - Cherwell
More is Pulp’s eighth studio album, and their first since 2001’s We Love Life. Even after the long wait, it doesn’t disappoint.
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