Sir Chris Bryant acknowledged the situation at Drumcree but said time is already ‘long past’ a budget should have been agreed for this financial year.

Jordan Armstrong, 30, has been jailed for 20 weeks after assaulting two police officers and his former girlfriend in Cumbria; a restraining order was imposed.

A band is launching its debut album with a free hometown show. The Dead Religion, from Carlisle, will perform at West Walls Brewing Co on Sunday, October 4, as part of the Across the Great Divide ...

Cumbria's Conservative mayoral candidate Mike Starkie has hit out at Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech, claiming some of the proposals would take Britain "back to the 1970s".

Thorne Tree Bistro to close after three years, owners Hannah and Colin Sherwood announce. Final day is October 18, following a message thanking customers.

Workington man William Convery admits taking a van without consent and driving uninsured and unlicensed in Flimby; handed community order and six-month ban.

A 13-year-old scout has climbed Scafell Pike three times in under 24 hours. Rafferty Phillips, from the 3rd Wigton Sea Scouts in west Cumbria, took on the challenge to raise funds for the 2027 World ...

Counter Terrorism Policing said the UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.

Rob Elliot believes new loan signing Tom Anderson will add vital experience and leadership to the Carlisle United squad.

Cumberland Council row erupts as councillors vote to discuss University of Cumbria’s Carlisle campus, land sale and grant funding in private on September 30.

Carlisle beauty salon Beauty & The Brow, founded by Lyndsy Stephenson, is nominated for the News & Star Best Beauty Salon 2026 award after launching from home.

Romesh Ranganathan is one of the UK's most popular comedy personalities and is among the new faces heading to the Scottish ...