Commander Stephen Clayman, the police officer leading the investigation, said it is ‘making some real progress’.

Ministers now expect the Government’s welfare legislation to pass the Commons after Sir Keir Starmer backed down in the face of a major rebellion over welfare cuts. In a late-night climbdown, the ...

The Lakeland Climbing Centre, based in Kendal, was listed as one of the fastest growing private companies in the northwest.

The busiest speed cameras in Cumbria were located on the A591 at Ings travelling east, the A66 at Kirkby Thore travelling west and the A66 at Kirkby Thore travelling east. A driver was recorded at a ...

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon insists it is just a “matter of time” before a woman runs a sub-four minute mile after finishing her historic attempt in 4:06.42 in Paris.

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has released new music amid speculation he may be one of the secret acts to perform at Glastonbury. The 28-year-old last performed at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a ...

The US and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Donald Trump said, adding he expects to soon have a deal with India. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Bloomberg TV that the deal was ...

A VILLAGE primary school near Penrith is seeking to build a single storey extension to upgrade its facilities.

A TOTAL of 12 solar panels can be added to the roof of an extension at a listed school building in the Carlisle area after the plans were this ...

Asteroid Day is a United Nations sanctioned day of public awareness of the risks of asteroid impacts. The mission is to educate the public about the risks and opportunities of asteroids year-round by ...

JJ’s Turkish Barbers has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the finalists in its ‘Best Barber Shop 2025’ award.

A stunning barn conversion with ten acres of land on the edge of the Lake District, is for sale. This traditional 19th-century building has recently undergone renovation. Long Garth enjoys ...