Households in England and Wales are set to learn their water bills will rise by at least 20% by 2030 to fix the “twin crisis” of pollution and shortages.

A coalition of Carlisle-based foodbanks and pantries has distributed around 800 food parcels this Christmas. The work by Carlisle Food Security Network was supported by Cumberland Council, the ...

The sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media has been signed, kickstarting plans to shake up the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper with a new website and daily digital content. The deal will see Tortoise ...

An HR consultancy firm based in Carlisle is celebrating a successful 2024. Realise HR has seen national and international expansion, as well as recognition from prestigious industry awards. The ...

POP superstar Sam Fender has made one Cumbrians 18th birthday earlier this week, when he popped into Tebay Services.

Brendon McCullum admits Jacob Bethell has given England a selection dilemma, leaving vice-captain Ollie Pope battling to keep his spot. Bethell made a compelling first impression during his first Test ...

Chasing Mumford, a Mumford & Sons tribute act, will be performed at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle, they are described as Europe's number-one tribute to Mumford & Sons. The tribute band has ...

Hundreds of children were being home-schooled in the Cumberland Council area this school term, new figures show. The figures come as the Government has announced new plans to better protect ...

A CUMBRIA Police officer came dressed as Santa Claus at a social group. Officers greeted people at a Knit and Natter group in West Cumbria. One officer came dressed as Santa Claus making jokes with ...

Of the 500 adult players who completed a University of Edinburgh online survey, 55 were male and 44 were female.

A new Scout troop for children aged 10.5 to 14 is set to open in Silloth. Part of the 1st Silloth Scout Group, the group aims to start in 2025 and is looking for adult volunteers to help run it. The ...

The King's School's head of rugby Aidan Barr was full of praise for his team after an emphatic victory over Worth School in the Continental ...