Kate Parry addresses the crowd (Image: Ke Cai)"Car drivers were tooting their support. Many people joined in the march (Image: Ke Cai)"Harris Park and the Greenway are also enclaves of peace and tranquillity in an increasingly busy town centre. Film maker Terry Abraham is supporting the protestors (Image: Tom Speight)Afterwards he said: "The people of Cockermouth have big hearts. People gathered at the cenotaph (Image: Tom Speight)Local musicians entertained the crowds, including Dave Camlin and his choir, Sing Owt, and young Cockermouth singers Tilly Bridgman and Freya Atherton. A petition opposing The Sidings development, launched by campaign group Protect Cockermouth Wildlife, has attracted 5,500 signatures.

Source: The Star November 23, 2023 08:59 UTC