A 70-year-old man has been named Cumbria's 'Local Hero' in recognition of his efforts to tackle loneliness. Terry Peate, from Cockermouth, was crowned Cumbria's Local Hero by Churchill Living as part ...

A recruitment open day is being held at Windermere’s Langdale Chase Hotel later this month. This follows an event in the North Lakes, which attracted more than 60 people, many of whom are now working ...

TWO white-tailed eagles have landed at the Lake District Wildlife Park. The pair, which are siblings, came from the Welsh Mountain Zoo. White-tailed eagles are Britain’s largest native bird of prey ...

Vision Support Barrow and District will be calling for donations as part of their Big Give Christmas Challenge. From December 2 to December 9, every pound donated will be matched by Reed Educational ...

Plans for a new 88-seater bar in an iconic Lake District town have been approved despite objections over the town’s ‘worsening problem ...

On-call firefighters have been hailed as "vital" to Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service response times as the ad-hoc team members were ...

A tiny village in the Lake District is being hailed as a "festive hidden gem" for the Christmas season. Hawkshead is drawing attention for its old-world charm and community spirit, particularly during ...

A Cumbria-born company is celebrating another major milestone as it marks 35 years in business. Since opening its doors in 1990, Atlantis Kitchens has evolved with the times, expanding its premises ...

A RUGBY LEAGUE player who has shared his story of facing sexual abuse as a child has been inundated with messages of love and support - as he ...

The announcement came during the 25th anniversary celebration of engineering firm Forth, where managing director Mark Telford revealed he was stepping down and named projects director Graham ...

A Lake District holiday park has been awarded a top industry rating. Skelwith Fold Caravan Park in Ambleside has been given the AA’s five-star Platinum rating, the highest possible grade in the ...

A yoga studio extension in Coniston has been approved despite the local parish council’s objection. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has given the green light to plans to increase the ...