A MAN suffering from ‘dark’ and ‘intrusive thoughts’ took a knife to his ex-partner’s flat intending to kill her because he believed ...

A FEMALE osprey has returned to Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in ‘dramatic fashion’ after seeing off another mystery bird.

Brian Wakefield served as part of the Barrow RNLI crew between 1998 and 2003, attending 66 incidents and rescuing 77 people in that time.

Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

Muncaster Castle is set to host its biggest Easter event to date. The castle will be open for "Easter Fun" on April 5, 6, 12, 13, and 18 to 21. The event is set to feature a Big Egg Drop, where eggs ...

K Shoes Male Voice Choir, from Kendal (Image: Supplied) The K Shoes Male Voice Choir, which originated as a mixed voice choir called The Netherfield Choir in 1929, will be under the baton of Michael ...

A five-star Lake District hotel is up for sale for £4.25 million. The Applegarth Villa Hotel, in Windermere, is being marketed by Christie & Co, a business property advisor firm.

Members of Unite are calling for the renationalisation of energy as household bills set to rise by six per cent due to rising energy price cap.

On Friday, March 29, 16 new police officers where they took part in their attestation ceremony in which they are sworn in as officers and receive their policing powers. Cumbria Po ...

A broadband provider has announced that it will be bringing access to the 'fastest' broadband speeds to more homes and businesses in rural Cumbria.