Footballer turned tennis player Diego Forlan suffered a 6-1 6-2 doubles defeat in his professional debut at age 45 in front ...

An assessment by the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) initiative says that current policies by governments put the world on track for an estimated 2.7C of long-term warming. That is the same as it was ...

ARMED forces veterans have helped to decorate a Maryport shop's window for Remembrance Day. Veterans decorated the shop window of The Stitched Up Headquarters Junk & Disorderly with armed forces ...

A SHOPLIFTER who carried out a spree of alcohol thefts was struggling with being ‘ostracised’ after he was accused of a serious crime.

Father Alf Parker passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Cartmel Grange Nursing Home last Thursday (7 November), aged 88.

AN internal council audit into a Cumbrian primary school has been described as ‘dire reading’ after significant financial governance issues, ...

Wigton's John Peel Theatre, which dates back to 1885, is hoping to raise funds to help cover additional expenses and ultimately help support upcoming productions. Co-chair of the theatre, Kate Jensen, ...

A BBC Radio Cumbria team, including breakfast show presenter Mike Zeller, took part in a charity swimming challenge last week.

It is currently on the market for £650,000 and is said to be beautifully presented with nice views of the Lake District. There is a garden and parking space outside, and it is close to the town centre ...

Republican representative from Florida Matt Gaetz has submitted his resignation from US congress, effective immediately, launching an eight-week clock to fill his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson has said.

Bethell has been tipped to be a “superstar” by Test captain Ben Stokes and interim white-ball head coach Marcus Trescothick.

THE Whitehaven man accused of murdering his partner had earlier apologised for mistreating her in letters he sent from prison, a court heard.