AS wonderful an experience as parenting, or indeed childminding is, keeping the little ones entertained without a screen can be a challenge.

A WORKINGTON pub manager was investigated for drink driving after a woman she regarded as a “friend” spiked her drink with extra vodka.

The Cumbria Climate Assembly has criticised the failure of both local and national governments to engage with residents on climate change policy.

An employee at Muncaster Castle has been recognised with an Unsung Hero award. Hannah Clapp won the award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 finals. Her hard work and behind-the-scenes ...

An upgrade to the Energy Coast train line is ‘critical’ to ‘success’ in Cumbria, according to a local MP ahead of the government’s spending review. Cumbrian MPs have called for a ‘major upgrade’ of ...

Workington students have taken part in work placements in Italy and Cyprus. Year 12 students from Energy Coast UTC secured the placements as part of an international work experience programme designed ...

Hardwicke Circus will be performing live shows in Ukraine. The gigs will raise money for charity and help to raise awareness of what is going on in Ukraine. Jonny Foster, a member of the band, said: ...

Carlisle MP Julie Minns, has raised concerns about registered delivery riders subcontracting work out to people potentially working illegally.

The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria, has received funding from the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust, administered by the Genesis Research Trust, founded by ...

Great progress’ is being made on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) according to Cumberland Council as a new series of road closures ...

The Salvation Army in Penrith is appealing for volunteers. The church and community centre on Hunter Lane is urging more people to help with its weekly community programme as demand for support ...

A FOUR-bedroomed house in North Cumbria has gone on the market for over three-quarters of a million. The house, which is situated in Brunstock, Carlisle, is now on the market for £765,000. Along with ...