Government action to bring in short-term fixes to the asylum system has led to backlogs elsewhere and delays which have wasted taxpayers’ money, the public spending watchdog has found. A report by the ...

Multiple weather warnings remain in place on Wednesday as much of the UK continues to feel the effects of Storm Bram. Three yellow weather warnings for wind are active until Wednesday evening covering ...

A village pub has reopened after an eight-week refurbishment. The Pig & Whistle in Cartmel, known for its stone-fronted charm, has undergone a major transformation under its new operators Stephanie ...

A lovely dog, currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, is looking for a new family. Luna is a staffie cross, she is five years and four months old. This sweet girl would love nothing more than ...

Cumbria Police is wishing a happy retirement to RPD Harley. It is almost ten years since the fox red Labrador first signed up as a tiny, crime-fighting pup. Harley was almost nine weeks old when she ...

A clever dog, who absolutely loves being the centre of attention, is looking for a forever family. Cleo is currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria and is ready to be rehomed. This beautiful ...

The gala event was kicked off by the Junior North vs South match which saw Cumbria's rising chess stars do battle. Zander Booth, from Great Asby, followed his perfect seven wins in seven at the recent ...

THE Great North Air Ambulance attended 12 incidents over the weekend. Their Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs) were used in 11 cases when helicopters couldn’t fly. They dealt with three cardiac arrests, ...

A CANNABIS dealer was caught after postal staff at Whitehaven’s Sorting Office noticed the drug's distinctive smell coming from a ...

FATHER Christmas has met babies and toddlers at a community centre in Carlisle. The festive event, which saw Santa take time out of his busy Christmas schedule, to visit children at Carlisle's Morton ...

Talented youngsters from Stagecoach Carlisle and Cockermouth performed at Carlisle Cathedral as part of Nadia Eide's 'Winter Light 2025' ...

To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Carlisle, according ...