He had a rare gift for drawing out a guest with deep curiosity and genuine warmth,’ broadcaster William Crawley said.

Police patrols on Ullswater turned into a response operation when officers helped rescue a stranded boat with a broken mast ...

Economists have said they still expect a majority of the Bank’s rate-setting committee to opt to keep the base interest rate at 3.75.

Monica Lennon has confirmed she will stand in the Scottish Labour leadership contest as she warned her party needs radical change or it will face “oblivion”. The former MSP, who is set to return to ...

The announcement came just hours after the Justice Secretary said he did not expect to receive help from the military.

A band from Barrow has said they thought they were being scammed when they were offered the chance to play at this year’s Festival.

THESE are the full inquests taking place at Cumbria Coroners’ Court in Workington this coming week. The purpose of an inquest ...

Waitrose is rolling out new “neighbourhood” style supermarkets around the UK as part of a £1billion investment plan. Each new store will be around 7,000 square feet, sitting between its regular ...

David Attenborough has shared a few tips for those looking to attract hedgehogs to their garden. Hedgehogs are generally active between April and October, while hibernating the rest of the time.

A MAN has admitted being drunk and disorderly and failing to provide a specimen at the request of police. Kyle Shepherd, 24, of Miterdale Close in Whitehaven, appeared before West Cumbria Courthouse ...

House prices and private rents in the Cumberland Council area have risen faster than the North West average over the past year, according to ...

Two much-loved animals at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity are looking for their forever homes this week – an energetic young Lurcher and a ...