THE winners have been announced of a photographic competition focusing on the beauty and heritage of a North-East river.The competition was organised by Groundwork North East and Cumbria, on behalf of the Discover Brightwater Partnership, and in associ…
A MAN who has conned Good Samaritans of tens of thousands of pounds, preying on their generosity and kindness, is back behind bars after his latest bout of fraud.Scott Hanson was on licence at the time of his most recent crimes following his release mi…
State of the Union, Tuesday 24th May, 10pm, BBC Two
One of my favourite shows of recent years was the first series of State of the Union, written by Nick Hornby, directed by Stephen Frears, and starring Rosamund Pike and Chris O’Dowd. Each ten-minute e…
ReutersOver 700,000 refugees from Ukraine registered in Germany – WeltMore than 700,000 people fleeing the war in Ukraine have been recorded in Germany thus far, Welt am Sonntag newspaper reported on Saturday, citing Interior Ministry data. Since the …
A TEAM of Good Samaritans has returned to south Cumbria after a mercy mission to help those affected by the war in Ukraine.Charnleys Homes and Gardens owner Marc Charnley and his team have returned from Poland after they used £3,500 of d…
For the first time in three years, Ayr Show is opening its gates to the public for its annual show with an event that promises to be bigger and better than ever.The event, on Saturday, May 14, at Ayr Racecourse, had to be cancelled in 2020 and 2021, du…
Cumbria police are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into a reported failed to stop road traffic collision.
It occurred at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, April 27, on the A689 Cargo/Rockcliffe Road, Carlisle.
Police said it involved a…
DRIVERS planning to travel through Cumbria this evening are being advised the northbound M6 is likely to remain closed north of Penrith for several hours following a serious collision shortly before noon today (Thursday, April 28).The in…
A drug dealer who dropped a bag of cocaine and ran before he was caught by police has been jailed.
Anthony Reilly, who is originally from Merseyside, was arrested on February 3 after he was found to be in possession of a kilogram of cocaine worth aroun…
Thousands of people sit before palm readers in Blackpool every year. For Charlotte McCarthy and Jak Metcalfe, theirs is one they’re sure never to forget.
The couple were visiting Blackpool at the beginning of September 2018- a family visit to see Jak’s…