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AN inquest has opened into the death of a highways worker from Frizington who was found unresponsive in his home.
Horse owners have been warned to look out for signs of illness as equine influenza has been confirmed in Cumbria.
The Met Office has invited the public to honour their loved ones as the weather service launched a search for new storm names. Naming storms helps effective communication among the media and the ...
The first episode of Murder Most Puzzling will air between 8pm and 10pm on Thursday, June 19, on Channel 5. After that, the remaining five episodes will air in the same timeslot in the following two ...
A CUMBRIAN mental health trust have been told to improve some of their service by the healthcare watchdog - after the rating of their provision ...
Nigel Lister, director of environment, health and safety, security, and quality (EHSSQ) at Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to the nuclear ...
PC Danielle Marshall, based in Carlisle, has been named Response Officer of the Year at the Cumbria Police Federation 2025 Recognition Awards. She joined Cumbria Police in December 2022 at the age of ...
A student in West Cumbria has won their school its first ever Gold Award in a biology challenge. St Benedict’s School in Whitehaven earned the honour after 32 Year 10 pupils took part in the UK ...
Cumbria County Cricket Club showcased an impressive performance, securing two victories against Shropshire in the National Counties ...
ALMOST 900 competitors descended on Keswick over the weekend - to take part in what has become one of the country's most popular triathlons.
Smoke control areas ban the emission of smoke from chimneys, furnaces, and fixed boilers. Under the updated legislation, the council can now impose fines of between £175 and £300 for breaches. The ...