YOUNG people are preparing to take centre stage at a youth-led community festival, with almost 500 attendees expected.
Brandon Mawson is a Reporter at News and Star, covering a wide range of topics in north Cumbria, including Carlisle, Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth, Workington, and Whitehaven. His reporting spans various themes such as public security, events, entertainment, and travel, often focusing on disaster response, public event safety, and the local arts scene. Brandon's work has been featured in notable publications including Yahoo Sports UK, North-West Evening Mail, and The Scottish Farmer.














