Firefighters in Northern Ireland said they dealt with a challenging night as bonfires were lit ahead of the July 12 celebrations. Tens of thousands will take to the streets across the region for the ...

Levi Colwill believes the branding of Cole Palmer as “scary good” suits his Chelsea team-mate perfectly. Palmer’s face has been displayed on billboards with that slogan around New York this week as ...

During hosepipe bans, you can usually still carry out these activities using water from a bucket or a watering can, or water that is not sourced from mains water. If you are caught breaking a hosepipe ...

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 ...

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