A Cumbrian council plans to introduce criminal background checks on all councillors. While there is no legal requirement for disclosure and background checks (DBS checks), Westmorland and Furness ...

School’s Year 11 pupils marked the end of their GCSE journey with a memorable Prom night at Abbey House Hotel.

A second home owner has warned that Westmorland and Furness Council’s decision to double council tax on additional properties is having consequences for the local economy. Rob Nicholls, who has ...

A toddler was left needing stitches after falling over discarded litter at a Lake District beauty spot. The Benson family, who are visiting the area on holiday, were spending the day at Millerground ...

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A new campaign is urging people to create wild patches for hedgehogs. The 'Go WILD for Hedgehogs' campaign, initiated by Hedgehog Street, aims to provide hedgehogs with much-needed natural food and ...

PLANS to build six holiday lodges at a popular north Cumbrian beauty spot have been met with objections by local residents.

Young pupils have raised more than £9,000 for charity. The primary school pupils turned business champions took part in the Bright Stars competition organised by the Centre for Leadership Performance, ...

A HISTORIC Lake District pub, which is said to be the highest in Cumbria, will be opened as a boutique hotel in the coming weeks.

England defender Esme Morgan insisted the Lionesses were “very optimistic” captain Leah Williamson would be fit to play in Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after she was forced off in ...

A much-changed England side shrugged off two lengthy delays caused by lightning to beat the United States 40-5 in Washington DC.