A DANGEROUS driver who crashed into parked cars after falling asleep at the wheel must take an extended re-test before driving again.

The team behind an award-winning restaurant in the Lake District have opened a new spot to grab a fresh bite to eat. An ‘exciting’ new grab-and-go food stop has opened in Ambleside. Bosses said Grain ...

A local campsite owner has called for visitors to be respectful of the environment and take their litter home.

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog has been assessed by the animal care team, they can be advertised for ...

Car models from Ford, Volkswagen, Range Rover and Mercedes all made the top 10 list for cars stolen in the UK between May 2024 and May 2025 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Two new members have been added to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's board of directors. The chamber has announced that Mark Ebdon and Richard Rankin have taken their positions on the board. Mr Ebdon is ...

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 ...

Northern Trust Company Ltd has secured three-year lease agreements with two new firms at Sneckyeat Industrial Estate in Whitehaven.