Alpha Kalay died in 2021 after multiple opportunities to care for him were missed by staff at HMP Hull, where he was serving ...

A “simple” genetic test for newborn babies that will help prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland, it has been announced. The test can show whether an infant ...

The little fighters, who were found in poor health and are being cared for by Animal Concern Cumbria, were named through a public fundraising competition to support their recovery. The winning ...

An animal rescue centre in Cumbria has launched an urgent appeal after a 'heartbroken' dog returned to them battling a mystery illness.

Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good Awards is returning with its 12 Days of Giving campaign, donating £120,000 to good causes across the UK. Ten charities will receive £1,000 each day for 12 ...

Friends of the Lake District joined a coalition of other organisations and campaigners in opposing the development.

Work by a talented young composer is set to feature in the City of Carlisle Orchestra's next concert. Anna Morley, a student at Trinity School, will debut her orchestral work with the orchestra on ...

The Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington has backed the government's freeze on rail fares. MP Josh MacAlister welcomed the freeze, the first in 30 years, which was announced by Chancellor Rachel ...

Avanti West Coast’s pendolino trains have been named most improved at this year’s Golden Spanner awards. The operator's 56-train Class 390 Pendolino fleet won a Silver Spanner for train reliability ...

A national operator has signed a 10-year lease at a Whitehaven industrial estate. Screwfix has taken on 4,472 square foot of space at Units 11A–B on Sneckyeat Industrial Estate in the West Cumbrian ...

The Buttered Cat, in Carlisle city centre, has been nominated by readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best Coffee Shop 2025' award.