VE Day takes place on May 8 and celebrates 80 years since the end of the war in Europe. In Carlisle, the day will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony and a short service at the cenotaph at midday.

Harbour Energy has revealed plans to axe around 250 jobs in Scotland as the firm laid the blame on “punitive” government measures. The oil and gas firm said the cuts – about a quarter of its workforce ...

A RECORD batting partnership between two players from Cockermouth CC, preceded by a five-fer from an ex-Cockermouth CC player, helped Cumbria CCC ...

Jurors in the trial of two former friends accused of cutting down the much-loved tree at Sycamore Gap have been told they must consider the ...

A YOUNG Penrith man refused to cooperate with a police officer who wrongly identified him as a person suspected of street violence.

Sainsbury's customers said they 'won't use self-checkouts again' as supermarket makes major change after 'reviewing' security measures ...

Before you travel abroad for summer holidays, double-check mobile providers' roaming policies and consider getting an eSim or data package ...

Martin Lewis explains travel money questions, including when overseas ATMs/shops ask: 'Do you want to convert to pounds?' ...

The Prime Minister has rejected calls for a U-turn over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners ...

McDonald’s has announced a new menu for May 2025 including Lotus Biscoff Frappe and Frozen Cherry Lemonade and it launches today (May 7).

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III was spotted over Thirlmere by photographer Jonny Gios. The large, four-engine military transport aircraft was designed for long-range, heavy-lift strategic airlift. It ...

A 10-year-old has completed all 214 Wainwrights for a record third time in under two years. Leo Mason, who lives in Frizington, completed his 642nd Wainwright on Sunday, May 4, when he climbed to the ...