Plans to turn a former west Cumbrian church into a day centre have been approved, subject to conditions, by Cumberland Council.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are being invited to add some sparkle to their weekend plans as Hollywood Bowl and Putt & Play centres across the UK launch a special competition to mark the show's grand ...

A new campaign has launched to cut crime and antisocial behaviour in the city’s pubs. The campaign, a partnership between the independent charity Crimestoppers and Carlisle PubWatch, aims to make ...

A WHITEHAVEN pensioner’s female neighbour bravely intervened when he was attacked by his drinking partner in the early hours of the morning.

A DRUGS offender whose car was stopped on the M6 near Penrith admitted straight away that he had a stash of illegal pills when quizzed by ...

Vet charity, PDSA is urging pet owners to be aware of pet first aid, in time for Christmas in case an accident or injury happens during ...

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A remarkable collection of art and antiques will go under the hammer. More than 1,100 lots from Corby Castle in Cumbria will be sold by Tennants Auctioneers, North Yorkshire, from January 22 to 24.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team will be in Egremont on Main Street and Whitehaven on King Street on Saturday, December 20, from 10am. Visitors can meet the volunteers, see rescue vehicles up close, and ...

Santa’s Grotto is coming to The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle this weekend. Children can meet Father Christmas between 11am and 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, with voluntary donations raised ...

A missing pet has been reunited with its owner in time for Christmas after a remarkable rescue. Luna, a much-loved Savannah cat, disappeared in August 2025 and was found in time for Christmas thanks ...

After defeats in Perth and Brisbane, England moved closer to an irretrievable 3-0 deficit as the top-order wilted in all too familiar fashion.