A Cumbrian guest house owner has shared her approach to overcoming challenges in the hospitality industry. Sue Grundy, who runs Brooklands Guest House in Penrith and recently won Channel 4’s Four in a ...

A 10k RACE went ahead after last-minute route changes were due to road closures and to avoid a traveller encampment.

An annual scarecrow festival is preparing for its return to a Cumbrian village later this month. The Orton Scarecrow Festival is set to run between May 23 and May 31, and it will be joined by a Noah's ...

Speed camera vans will be in place on the M6, the A590 and the A6. Police reveal the location of their speed camera vans each day and place them in known speeding hotspots. A freedom of information ...

Austin Friars in Carlisle has been praised for improvements to safeguarding, complaints handling, and governance.

Wigton Town Council has clarified their approach to culling rabbits after "false information" was circulated claiming planned to ...

Art, design, and creative students are being invited to design a poster for the world’s biggest cycling event coming to Cumbria next year.

Plans to change the use of a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Carlisle into short term rental rooms have been approved ...

A 'picture perfect', Grade II listed Lakeland home, complete with a private wildflower meadow and woodland, is on the market for £1.15 million.

Emma Sanderson dog groomer is finding new purpose through a business that brings comfort to bereaved families.

Critics of Carlisle BID say more than 200 businesses have aligned with their campaign as a director admitted a communication 'vacuum'.

SANDS Gifts in Penrith has made the finals of the News & Star’s Best Independent Retailer 2026 competition. Its team says the recognition feels like long‑overdue appreciation for nearly 50 years of ...