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Jeremy Clarkson hosts new music festival 'rivalling Glastonbury' next week
Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson is helping host a new music festival next week, which aims to "rival Glastonbury".
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Fishing vessel in distress rescued by Workington RNLI
A fishing vessel in distress was rescued by the volunteer crew of Workington RNLI.
Work to demolish West Cumbrian park cafe building to start
Work to demolish a West Cumbrian park's cafe building is set to start next week.
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Lake District student wins prestigious Shakespeare competition
A Lake District student has won a prestigious Shakespeare competition.
Major revamp planned for Cumberland’s Whitehaven branch
A major revamp of The Cumberland Building society's Whitehaven branch will begin this month.
Lake District railway heritage attraction receives national recognition for venue
A beloved Lake District railway attraction has won two national awards for its unique heritage accommodation.
The Cumberland's Whitehaven branch set for 20-week closure
Cumberland Building Society has announced a major refurbishment of its Whitehaven branch.
Magical summer evening cruises on Windermere to experience
Imagine sailing across Windermere as the sun sets over the fells while enjoying delicious food, listening to live music and surrounded by good company.
Carlisle MP: Sitting exams this summer? Stay positive
My message to all those taking exams in the coming weeks is stay focused and believe in yourself.
Cyclist riding e-bike dangerously outside school was in possession of cannabis
Carlisle police have caught the rider of an illegal e-bike outside a city school this morning, he later admitted to possession of cannabis.
Man admits possessing imitation firearm and vowing to damage kebab shop
A Penrith man is due to be sentenced next month for possession of an imitation firearm and threatening to damage a town takeaway.
Fans can now get hold of the new Royal Mint Pink Floyd coin
Pink Floyd fans in Cumbria can celebrate the band’s legacy with a new Royal Mint coin and a candlelit tribute show coming to the county this summer.
Biker airlifted to hospital after serious crash in Barrow
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital following a serious collision in Barrow.
Drugs worth almost £6,000 found in Cumbrian man's vehicle
POLICE who were tipped off by the ex-partner of a former Workington man discovered illicit drugs worth almost £6,000 in his car.
From sarsaparilla tablets to sugar mice - the delights of sweet shops
Sweet shops in Cumbria follow a familiar British pattern: early 20th‑century family‑run confectioners on high streets, a heyday in the mid‑century, and a recent revival of ‘old‑fashioned’ and artisan sweet businesses.
Climber taken to hospital after 'serious head injury' in Lake District fall
A climber has been taken to hospital after medical attention by emergency services, having suffered 'a serious head injury' in a fall near Armathwaite.
Potfest: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Glynde Place
GROWING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST THREE YEARS, POTFEST IS PLEASED TO RETURN TO GLYNDE PLACE IN 2026
Full list of cancelled and delayed flights from Edinburgh Airport today
Holidaymakers are facing delays at Edinburgh Airport today (Friday, May 15), according to Flightradar24.com.
Walker rescued after sustaining lower leg injury in Patterdale area of Cumbria
A WALKER was rescued after sustaining a lower-leg injury.
Cumbrian holiday lets named among the UK's best staycations
Five Cumbrian holiday lets have earned national recognition for their guest experiences.