A ‘delightful’ family home in the Lake District, with a pond and ‘superb’ views is for sale. This ‘perfect’ retreat enjoys fabulous fell views of Loughrigg, Wetherlam and Wansfell. Sledhill is tucked ...

St John's Hospice was shortlisted at the 2025 National Charity Awards. The service was recognised for the Last Days Matter education programme and received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade. The Last Days ...

The tallest tree in Cumbria has been featured in a new art exhibition in the Lake District. An exhibition showcasing some of the great trees of Cumbria is currently on display at Brantwood in Coniston ...

AN inquest has opened into the death of a Cockermouth man in his thirties who was found unresponsive at home. Darren Robert Dickson, 35, died on February 6, 2025, at West Cumberland Hospital in ...

Katie Taylor has retained her undisputed world super lightweight title after edging her third fight against Amanda Serrano in New York. The Irish fighter, who had won the previous two meetings, won on ...

A Workington-based precision engineering firm has been boosted by a Growth Hub Grant. R.A.F Engineering Ltd, directed by husband-and-wife team Rafal and Aneta, specialises in precision engineering, ...

Leisure centres across Cumbria are inviting residents to a free open weekend. The open days will take place on July 19 and 20 at Better leisure centres across Cumbria, including Penrith, Maryport, ...

A new £250,000 machine shop has officially launched at Forth’s Maryport headquarters. The engineering specialist celebrated the opening with a steel-cutting ceremony, using a remotely controlled mini ...

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

A council grant is set to allow Cumbrian residents on benefits or pension credits to attend a special film festival for free.

The wait at the luggage carousel can be a long one, so experts have shared a 'simple' and free item to cut delays.

CUMBERLAND Council’s chairman used an obscure part of the authority’s constitution to force a member to stop reading an inaccurate motion ...