Global markets nose-dive as Trump’s 10% tariff on UK products comes into effect
Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on UK products has officially come into force, with global stock markets plunging deeper into the red in response to the imposition of import taxes.
A look at Cumbria's love of board games in National Scrabble Day
National Scrabble Day is observed in April in honor of Scrabble's inventor, Alfred Mosher Butts. This spread shows how people in Cumbria have enjoyed board games over the years. Scrabble, the iconic ...
Grass fires again disrupt Japanese Grand Prix practice as Lando Norris sets pace
Final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix was again disrupted by grass fires at the side of the track as Lando Norris set the pace. Friday’s second session was halted twice due to the issue, with dry ...
The Cumberland senior manager who loves to give back
Debbie Shearer, senior manager at The Cumberland (Image: Supplied) Now she is a senior manager at the building society and has dedicated much of her time to charitable work. Across her 35 years, she ...
Carlisle United visit school as part of fan behaviour programme
THREE Carlisle United players have visited a secondary school in Brampton as part of a fan behaviour programme.
Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria visits Hospice at Home charity
The Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria has visited a hospice charity to learn more about its services. Alex Scott visited Hospice at Home West Cumbria to see the services the charity provides to individuals ...
Lake District: House goes on the market for over half a million
A LUXURIOUS property has gone on the market in the heart of the Lake District. The house, which is located in Upperskiddaw, Keswick, is on the market for over half a million. The property has four ...
The Beacon Museum to host David Remfry art exhibition
The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is preparing to host a unique exhibition by renowned artist David Remfry MBE RA.
Lexie Ward on life between Carlisle and Covent Garden
Lexie Ward has spent many years in murder and now she is getting up to even more mischief. As resident director of The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre, she is living a dual life spent ...
Muncaster Castle employee shortlisted for VisitEngland Award
A Muncaster Castle employee has been named a finalist in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025.
Farmers join Cumbria Connect to boost owl nesting sites
Farmers in the Lowther Valley have joined forces to help save owl populations in Cumbria. The initiative, supported by nature recovery programme Cumbria Connect, has seen 10 farmers come together to ...
Starsailor to perform at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle
Starsailor will be performing a show at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle. The show will take place on Thursday, May 1. Tickets cost £30 and are available on the Old Fire Station website. They are well ...