Workington lies astride the River Derwent, on the West Cumbrian coastal plain. It is bounded to the west by the Solway Firth, part of the Irish Sea, and to the east by the Lake District. These photos ...

A free artisan fete is set to take place at Distington Walled Garden this summer. The community event will be held on Saturday, July 12 and will feature a full day of food, crafts, music and hands-on ...

The scheme, called Connect to Work, is a government-funded programme designed to help people with complex needs find and stay in employment. It is being delivered through a partnership between ...

Story Homes and Burnetts Solicitors have secured approval for 194 new homes at The Fairways in Penrith, overcoming delays caused by ...

Aldi has released its latest Specialbuys for July 2025, which features a Lilo & Stitch range and LED face masks. As always, the supermarket showcases a huge range of items, which cover a wide range of ...

Cumbrian business owners are being urged to ensure they have a succession plan in place. Armstrong Watson’s latest Family, Privately-owned and Owner-managed Business Survey found that 23 per cent of ...

A BRAVE Kendal man risked his own safety to help a teenager who was being attacked by a violent street robber. The selfless bravery of 35-year-old Keiran Sandham was formally recognised during a “rare ...

The full list of 2025 Cumbria Tourism Award winners is as follows: Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year: Park Cliffe (Highly Commended: The Quiet Site) Experience of the Year: Shed One ...

From where the fuse box is to what to do in a power cut, here are the most commonly asked questions an electicity and gas expert is asked.

The Unsung Hero of the Year award seeks to shine a spotlight on such people - so that, for once, they may be recognised for all they do. Once again, there were many inspiring stories of selfless ...