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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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

Ice cream fans are enjoying a taste of summer with a Lake District shop’s standout seasonal flavour. The Little Ice Cream Shop, which has branches in Windermere and Hawkshead, has revealed that peach ...

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

Wigton Motor Club introduced 15 young members to karting as part of National Motorsport Week. The session, held at Rowrah Kart circuit and hosted by Cumbria Kart Racing Club, included children aged 6 ...

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, ...