Cumbria News

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Carlisle talk to explore daring 1952 mission in Vietnam - Cumbria - community - via The Cumberland News / The News and Star
The Cumberland News / The News And Starabout 1 hour ago

Carlisle talk to explore daring 1952 mission in Vietnam

The story of a French airborne military operation is the subject of an upcoming talk in Carlisle next month.

👥Community
Cumbria
Unlock a future in Mechanical Engineering – right on your doorstep! - Cumbria - community, good-news - via Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland Gazetteabout 1 hour ago

Unlock a future in Mechanical Engineering – right on your doorstep!

Embark on an Engineering degree at The University of Cumbria’s new Barrow campus; start building your future in our local community.

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Cumbria
Cumbrian mum with incurable cancer joins final stint of 200-mile charity trek - Cumbria - community, good-news - via Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland Gazetteabout 1 hour ago

Cumbrian mum with incurable cancer joins final stint of 200-mile charity trek

A Cumbrian mum with incurable cancer joined colleagues on the final mile of 200-mile charity trek she inspired.

👥Community📰Good news
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Inspirational Appleby mum joins charity trek’s final mile - Cumbria - good-news, community - via Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumberland And Westmorland Heraldabout 1 hour ago

Inspirational Appleby mum joins charity trek’s final mile

A mum-of-two with incurable cancer joined colleagues for the last mile of a 200-mile charity walk she inspired. Around 70 staff from the Everbright Group’s hotels took on the gruelling 10-day trek from North Wales to Cumbria in relay teams to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. The challenge was sparked by the determination of […]

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Whitehaven Newsabout 1 hour ago

Major UK furniture company closes after entering administration with 297 jobs lost

Westbridge Furniture, which supplied major high street retailers, including Marks & Spencer (M&S), John Lewis, and Next, has closed down.

💼Business
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 1 hour ago

Sky to remove paywall for select games of international tournament this summer

Sky Sports will show some games of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup for free on its platforms

Sports
Cumbria
Westmorland Gazetteabout 1 hour ago

Motorists hit by delays in rush hour traffic on south Cumbrian road - updates

There are currently delays due to heavy traffic on the A590 near Ulverston. Stay with us as we bring you live updates as you travel to wherever it is you need to be this morning.

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 1 hour ago

Quizzer becomes seventh winner of £1 million on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Retired IT analyst, Roman Dubowski, has become the seventh winner of the £1 million jackpot on ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 2 hours ago

Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - how to get the best deals

Santander, HSBC UK, Barclays, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Money cut mortgage rates again, offering fresh deals

👥Community
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Westmorland Gazetteabout 2 hours ago

New exhibition set to open at Lake District arts and crafts house

An arts and crafts museum in the Lake District is marking 25 years of contemporary collecting with a new exhibition.

👥Community
Cumbria
Westmorland Gazetteabout 2 hours ago

Biker in his 60s dies in crash involving two motorbikes, two others seriously injured

POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal collision in North Yorkshire

⚖️Crime
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 3 hours ago

National Park authority issues wild swimming warning for Lake District

Swimmers and outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to stay safe in the water.

👥Community
Cumbria
Mail, The (Cumbria)about 3 hours ago

One lane closed on northbound M6 for tyre change

A lane is closed on the northbound M6 due to a vehicle issue.

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 3 hours ago

County lines drugs dealer threatened two people with knife in city centre

A 'PARANOID" drugs dealer who came to Carlisle to ply his trade threatened two people with a large knife after his “agitated” behaviour attracted attention.

👥Community
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Whitehaven Newsabout 3 hours ago

Cumbria Police speed camera van locations for Monday 27 April

Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their speed camera vans for Monday, April 27.

⚖️Crime
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 4 hours ago

Fell runner reported missing near Harter Fell

A fell runner was reported missing after failing to return from a route near Harter Fell.

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 4 hours ago

Speeding device to slow cars down near village school

A speed indicator device is touring the area to encourage safer driving.

🎓Education
Cumbria
The Cumberland News / The News And Starabout 4 hours ago

Barrow woman takes on 4.5 million step challenge to tackle child poverty

A Barrow woman has taken on an epic challenge of 4.5 million steps to tackle child poverty.

👥Community
Cumbria
Countdown begins for Penrith May Day - Cumbria - community, good-news - via Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumberland And Westmorland Heraldabout 4 hours ago

Countdown begins for Penrith May Day

The countdown to Penrith May Day has begun. The town centre will set to come alive on Monday May 4 with an afternoon packed with entertainment, performances, activities and family fun, inspired by thisyear’s theme of In the Garden. Organised by Penrith Town Council, the event takes place in Penrith town centre from noon to […]

👥Community📰Good news
Cumbria
Sneak peak at May Day parade puppets  - Cumbria - community, good-news - via BBC Cumbria
BBC Cumbriaabout 5 hours ago

Sneak peak at May Day parade puppets

Volunteers are being called on to help parade giant puppet through the centre of Penrith on May Day.

👥Community📰Good news
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Mail, The (Cumbria)about 5 hours ago

23-year-old driver banned after cannabis levels found over legal limit

A MOTORIST has received a driving ban after he was caught driving while more than double a legal drug limit.

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Lake District village cafe revamped into cosy bistro - Cumbria - community, good-news - via The Keswick Reminder
The Keswick Reminderabout 5 hours ago

Lake District village cafe revamped into cosy bistro

A former cafe in Braithwaite has undergone a refurbishment to become a modern cosy bistro.

👥Community📰Good news
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 5 hours ago

Meet the brave 11-year-old who has brought her find every Kirsty campaign to Cumbria

After surviving a brain tumour, a young girl has brought her heartfelt campaign to the Lake District.

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 5 hours ago

Lake District restaurant with 'beautiful food, amazing sangria, lovely staff'

Reviews rave about this Lake District restaurant where the every dish ordered is 'top class'.

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 5 hours ago

Listed Lake District estate with three holiday cottages for sale at £1.95m

A Grade II listed 18th-century home in the Lake District is on the market for offers over £1,950,000.

👥Community
Cumbria
Westmorland Gazetteabout 5 hours ago

Kendal woman created fake social media accounts to harass ex after breakup

A WOMAN sent abusive and threatening messages to her ex-boyfriend after struggling to deal with the breakdown in their relationship, a court heard.

⚖️Crime
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 5 hours ago

Period B&B property in Lake District reduced to £1.2 million

An 'impressive' period property in the Lake District, currently trading as a Bed and Breakfast, has had its price reduced.

👥Community
Cumbria
Whitehaven Newsabout 5 hours ago

Lake District home with 'breathtaking views' on sale for £750,000

An 'outstanding' family home in the Lake District is on the market for offers in the region of £750,000.

👥Community
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Mail, The (Cumbria)about 5 hours ago

Man with 'significant criminal record' stole from B&M Bargains and Home Bargains

A DRUG dealer has been sentenced for stealing food and household items after serving a prison sentence for Class A drug supply offences.

👥Community
Cumbria
Westmorland Gazetteabout 5 hours ago

Meet the first visually impaired team planning to tackle the K2B this year

A unique pair are hoping to become the first visually impaired team to complete the gruelling 42-mile Keswick to Barrow (K2B) challenge.

👥Community
Cumbria