David Allen has hit back at Conservative rival Mike Starkie over claims that Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors delayed ...

A HOLIDAYMAKER has praised staff after describing a Cumbrian hospital as the "best" he has ever been in. David Wilcock, from Stoke-on-Trent, became unwell while staying in Ravenglass in his motorhome ...

British Gas owner Centrica has said it plans to axe a further 800 jobs on top of 500 role cuts announced last month as part of efforts to overhaul its customer services and support teams. The energy ...

Spain is set to introduce tougher smoking and vaping restrictions that could soon impact holidaymakers. A new draft law aims to expand Spain’s list of smoke-free areas, including beaches, national ...

MOUNTAIN rescue volunteers were called out to assist two hikers yesterday who were staying at Black Sail YHA, one of their number had fallen ...

Donnaleigh Bailey, who plays PC Jess Heywood on Coronation Street, has revealed she is back filming for the ITV soap.

Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Prime Minister ...

The BBC is considering locking down its iPlayer streaming service to those who are not paying the TV licence fee ...

A £950,000 “mini estate” on the Lake District fringe offers five properties, 14 bedrooms, hot tubs, saunas and space for nine ...

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday.

A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering suspected head and neck injuries in a fall on a Lake District fell.

Cumbria Tourism has appointed long-running board member Jennifer Cormack as its new Vice Chair. Ms Cormack succeeds Rachel Bell, who is stepping down from the Vice Chair role but will remain part of ...