Most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of the game. Chess is one of the ...

A CAMPAIGN group has said they are 'dismayed' about a dualling project along the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner being given the green ...

A school in Brampton has said that it is 'proud' after its students performed at Disneyland Paris. Performing arts students from William Howard School performed at the world-renowned Disney theme park ...

Although the education watchdog no longer provides an overall effectiveness judgement after inspecting state-funded schools, the report found that Fellview Primary School was 'good' in a number of key ...

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a student who drowned at an area well-known for diving in the Lake District. Joshan Tai Daljit Carr, 21, died on March 21, 2025, after entering Ullswater ...

A new booking system has been launched for free holiday activities. Cumberland Council has rolled out a new booking system for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme ahead of the school ...

A SENIOR councillor has provided a detailed response outlining exactly what safeguarding measures are in place to protect children in the ...

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner visited Egremont on Wednesday to hear about concerns over rising levels of anti-social behaviour ...

A Kirkby Stephen-based insurance firm has welcomed a new team member. J N & E Capstick Insurance has appointed Dylan Jones to its growing team. Mr Jones brings background in agricultural and customer ...