The A66 has reopened in both directions after two lorries overturned, causing queuing traffic overnight. Recovery work was in progress overnight affecting areas between B6542 (Appleby-in-Westmorland) ...

Brands such as Currys, Argos and Halfords, as well as online giant Amazon, used marketing pitches about ‘long distanced ...

Cumbria Police have revealed the locations of their speed camera vans for Wednesday, July 1. Speed camera vans will be in place on the M6, the A689 and the A6. Police reveal the location of their ...

Holidaymakers have been warned against using "trendy" mosquito repellents in favour of proven products on the market. Consumer watchdog Which? tested 12 mosquito repellents and found that some of the ...

A UK kitchen firm has announced it is set to shut 15 stores as part of a major restructuring. Magnet described the stores as “underperforming” and said the closures were part of a company voluntary ...

THE only trail hunt instructor in Cumbria is doing taster sessions for any dog owners in the area. Claire Powell runs Pet Star Academy UK out of Ulverston but operates all over south and central ...

A Kendal-based business that supports independent retailers is set to open a new farm shop in a well-known Lake District garden centre.

A portrait of the Duke of Wellington has sold for more than £9.6 million as part of an auction in London. The portrait of ...

Current Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), David Allen (Labour) appeared on BBC Politics North on Sunday, blaming 14 years of Conservative Governments for under investment in public services ...

Subscribers can enter three exclusive competitions this July, with prizes including a luxury food hamper, a hotel break with a helicopter flight ...

Heroes and Roses tubs, popular with buyers particularly at Christmas time, have been reduced in size after "careful consideration" ...

A vicar is helping lead a fundraising effort to save a historic church. Revd Olivia Haines is taking part in a 24-hour walking challenge this September, climbing up and down Reston Scar in Staveley to ...