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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

As barbecue season arrives, I tried burgers from different UK supermarkets including Tesco, M&S and Aldi. The winner really impressed me.

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 ...

WHITEHAVEN RL's head coach has spoken about the club's recent performance against the Midlands Hurricanes. Whitehaven's next game will be against Dewsbury on June 22. Mr Murray shared his thoughts on ...

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

Keep an eye on the news and get ready for next week's pub quiz. The pub quiz is believed to have originated from a company called Burns and Porter, which would share their quizzes in the 1970s in ...