A new home can be built at the site of a former hotel in the Carlisle area despite objections Cumberland Council planners have ruled.

The Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree has been hoisted aloft at its new home in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City ...

Colour Sergeant James Gould retraced his grandfather’s footsteps in the Netherlands on the 81st anniversary of Operation ...

Members of Cumberland Council have renewed a call for the local authority’s documents to be written in plain English.

A major bus company in Cumbria is paying tribute to the Armed Forces with a special gesture this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.

Readers will have their final chance to vote for the county's ‘Best Curry House 2025’ by picking up editions of the News & Star between Monday, October 27, with submission slips available in print ...

TWO of the Lake District's most scenic roads, Honister Pass and Kirkstone Pass, offer breathtaking views for motorists.

A REGISTERED Carlisle sex offender has been brought back to court just weeks after he was sentenced by a judge for new crimes.

A two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow is being offered for sale in Carlisle. Listed at £175,000, the property is described as "well presented" and is located in what the listing calls a "sought after ...

Plans for a new off-road path at Ennerdale Bridge aim to improve safety and link the village to the C2C walking route in the Lake District.

AS the festive season fast approaches, Brits are seeking Christmas markets, experiences and stays to soak up the atmosphere during the ...

A BENCH in the Lake District has been recognised as one of Britain's best views. Located at Friars Crag, Keswick, the bench faces a stunning panorama of Derwentwater, surrounded by mountains, woods, ...