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Cumbrian events help broadband firm raise almost £8,000 for domestic abuse charity

A broadband provider has raised nearly £8,000 to tackle domestic abuse following a charity golf day in Carlisle and a long-distance cycling challenge.

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Sir Clive Woodward headlines Lake District business conference

Business leaders gathered in the Lake District to share ideas on innovation and growth at a major leadership conference.

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Missing Barrow man found

A 27-year-old man reported as missing from Barrow has been found, police said.

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Lake District theatre reveals cast for A Christmas Carol

A Lake District theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its festive production of A Christmas Carol.

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Baby Loss Awareness Week remembrance services in Carlisle and Whitehaven

An NHS trust is hosting two special remembrance services in Carlisle and Whitehaven to honour babies lost during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.

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Workington veteran with cancer takes on 50-mile challenge

A 70-year-old Workington veteran with stage 4 cancer is running 50 miles with a 36lb pack to raise awareness for prostate cancer.

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Hidden inheritance traps catching out Cumbrian families – Why Bendles Solicitors urges regular will reviews

Many people make a will and assume the job is done. However, major life events and changes in circumstances can lead to it no longer being fit for purpose.

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Lake District walker airlifted to hospital after falling ill on summit of Coniston Old Man

A Lake District walker was airlifted to hospital after becoming ill on the summit of Coniston Old Man.

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Cumbrian author releases new edition of bestselling rescue dog book

A Cumbrian author has released a revised edition of her bestselling book about a mountain rescue dog to mark a national charity's 60th anniversary.

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Lamont Pridmore director Susannah Nixon celebrates 30-year milestone

A corporate services director has celebrated 30 years with a Cumbrian accountancy firm.

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Cumbria’s first Taco Bell set to open this month

Cumbria's first Taco Bell is set to open this month.

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New monthly singalong event to launch in Lake District pub

A new monthly singalong event is set to launch at a Lake District pub this month.

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Council commits £4.85m to Westmorland and Furness school repairs

Westmorland and Furness Council has committed £4.85m to upgrade and repair schools across the region in its largest annual maintenance programme to date.

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Trains between Carlisle and Hexham cancelled due to ongoing incident

Train lines between Carlisle and Hexham are closed while emergency services deal with an incident.

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Speed camera vans in Cumbria today

Today's mobile speed camera van locations in Cumbria.

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Kendal peace campaigners mark 154th consecutive vigil for Gaza

Peace campaigners in Kendal have marked their 154th consecutive weekly vigil outside the town hall to protest against attacks in Gaza.

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E-bike rider taken to hospital after Lake District crash

A woman was taken to hospital after coming off her e-bike in the Lake District when it had a technical fault.

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A590 roadworks set to start today

Drivers in South Cumbria face weeks of disruption as an essential resurfacing project begins on the A590.

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Vandalism leads to police station litter pick for teenager

A girl was ordered to pick up litter around a police station after being caught kicking a door and smashing bottles in a Cumbrian town centre.

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Coastguard teams investigate possible ordnance on West Cumbrian beach

Two items of possible ordnance have been found on a West Cumbrian beach.