Harbour Energy has revealed plans to axe around 250 jobs in Scotland as the firm laid the blame on “punitive” government measures. The oil and gas firm said the cuts – about a quarter of its workforce ...

A RECORD batting partnership between two players from Cockermouth CC, preceded by a five-fer from an ex-Cockermouth CC player, helped Cumbria CCC ...

Jurors in the trial of two former friends accused of cutting down the much-loved tree at Sycamore Gap have been told they must consider the ...

Sainsbury's customers said they 'won't use self-checkouts again' as supermarket makes major change after 'reviewing' security measures ...

A YOUNG Penrith man refused to cooperate with a police officer who wrongly identified him as a person suspected of street violence.

The Prime Minister has rejected calls for a U-turn over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners ...

Martin Lewis explains travel money questions, including when overseas ATMs/shops ask: 'Do you want to convert to pounds?' ...

Before you travel abroad for summer holidays, double-check mobile providers' roaming policies and consider getting an eSim or data package ...

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III was spotted over Thirlmere by photographer Jonny Gios. The large, four-engine military transport aircraft was designed for long-range, heavy-lift strategic airlift. It ...

McDonald’s has announced a new menu for May 2025 including Lotus Biscoff Frappe and Frozen Cherry Lemonade and it launches today (May 7).

A 10-year-old has completed all 214 Wainwrights for a record third time in under two years. Leo Mason, who lives in Frizington, completed his 642nd Wainwright on Sunday, May 4, when he climbed to the ...

A former Yewdale Ward patient from Workington who does not wish to be identified, said: “If Yewdale Ward was to close it would be a huge let down for vulnerable people in west Cumbria. It would be ...