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Tyre firm submits plans for 630sqm warehouse and 30-space car park

Plans to build a new warehouse building in Maryport have been submitted to Cumberland Council's planning department.

Carlisle Burger King’s illuminated signs approved after totem pole cut to 6m

Plans for internally lit signage at Carlisle's new Burger King outlet have been approved by Cumberland Council's planning department.

Military aircraft set for Lake District skies as Cobra Warrior begins

Spectacular photographs show military aircraft flying through Lake District valleys as one of the Royal Air Force's biggest training exercises…

Readers react as Winter Droving move leaves Penrith disappointed

Reaction has continued to pour in following the announcement that the Winter Droving will move from Penrith to Carlisle this year, with business…

Cumbrian town council installs blue plaque to honour

A BLUE plaque has been installed outside a Maryport coffee shop, in honour of a man who is said to have been a ‘folklore hero’ in the area.

Tribunal rules on engineer sacked after claiming double time to shop and have lunch

An engineer who claimed double time during a Penrith trip where he shopped and had lunch was fairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled.

Virgin Media wins High Court ruling over claim it tried to

Virgin Media has won a key High Court ruling against Svella Connect, which says more than £30million remains at stake in the wider case.

Stone Roses tribute band to perform with James tribute act in 2027

A TRIBUTE band described as "easily the best" in the business is set to perform.

Takeaway donates week

Carlisle takeaway Gurkha Spicy has raised £1,326.24 for Nepal flood victims through a week’s profits and customer donations to the disaster…

Thief stopped London to Glasgow train by laying down on tracks - at a cost of £4,000

A PERSISTENT thief who delayed the London to Glasgow train at Carlisle’s Railway Station has been jailed.

Best restaurant in Keswick named Piri Fresco by Tripadvisor

The 'best restaurant' in a scenic market town in the Lake District National Park has been revealed, according to Tripadvisor.

Mayoral candidate: Flights should return to county airport

Conservative candidate for Cumbria Mayor Mike Starkie has said he would support the return of commercial passenger flights to Carlisle Lake Dist…

Helen Skelton says hospice

Helen Skelton praised Eden Valley Hospice on ITV’s Celebrity Lingo, highlighting its end-of-life and respite care for families across Cumbria.

Emergency response after reports of person in water

Silloth RNLI was called out after reports of someone in the water yesterday (Thursday, August 27).

Meeting hears claims of inadequate care and poor hygiene at hospital

A PUBLIC meeting in Carlisle heard emotional accounts from relatives who accused The Cumberland Infirmary of providing substandard care.

Father and daughter open second branch of family tailoring business

A father and daughter have opened a second branch of their family tailoring business.

SPAR Longtown to mark chain

SPAR Longtown is joining a nationwide celebration marking 70 years of the convenience store chain in the UK.

Cumbrian businessman on life 5 years after being given 12 months to live

FIVE years ago, Gerard Richardson was told that he had just 12 months left to live after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.