The grants arm of Nationwide Building Society has gifted £9,788 to St John's Hospice for its bereavement and family support work. Liz Edmondson, head of supporter engagement said: "We have received ...

Mums united to conquer the Coniston to Barrow in memory of their children, and to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Cumbria Freemasons Commemorate VE-Day with a Moving Celebration on Lake Windermere (Image: Cumbria Freemasons) The cruise was one of more than 1000 beacon lighting events held nationwide as part of ...

Cumbria family businesses have been recognised for their success at the North West Family Business Awards 2025.

A West Cumbrian company is marking its 25th anniversary this year. West Coast Thermal, based in Workington, was founded in 2000 by Neil Murray, Barry Graham, and John Boughey. The trio met while ...

Three detached properties set within around three acres of land are being offered for sale in the village of Greysouthen, near Cockermouth with ...

A new ITV drama will be airing on TV soon, which features Rose Ayling-Ellis, Andrew Buchan and Charlotte Ritchie among its cast. It will tell the story of Alison Brooks, a 29-year-old deaf woman who ...

The Lake District has been named one of the best cheap holidays in the UK and also the very best for families. There is a wealth of destinations in the UK that are accessible on a budget, from ...

UK residents are being urged to report any sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) Hornets after 13 confirmed sightings so far in 2025 - see where.

Former patient emerges from the depths of a mental health crisis to become a practitioner, bringing hope to others. Denise Foster, 52, a former patient from Preston, is now part of the very service ...