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Theatre school gives children chance to perform at Disneyland Paris

A THEATRE school is giving children the chance to perform at Disneyland Paris.

West Cumbrian Mother

WHITEHAVEN’s Mothers’ Union branch is preparing to celebrate 150 years of a worldwide Christian movement that began in a Hampshire vicarage and…

Multi-agency patrol launched to crack down on anti-social behaviour

A multi-agency patrol has been launched to crack down on anti-social behaviour in the Lake District.

Morrisons shoplifter trying to steal champagne told worker that he had a knife

A SHOPLIFTER who tried to steal two bottles of champagne from the Morrisons store in north Carlisle told a worker who challenged him he had a kn…

Historic Carlisle-linked steam train takes part in international anniversary event

An historic steam train – which last stopped at Carlisle Station in March - will carry a specially commissioned headboard from Friday as part of…

Cumbrian school makes top five best performing, says Department of Education

Exam results data published by the Department of Education places Millom in Cumberland's top five best performing schools.

Remembering VE Day and how we celebrated the defeat of Germany

Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and we’re remembering this momentous occasion that marked a critical point in the Second World Wa…

The goat farm in Ravenstonedale producing milk, cheese and soap

Piper Hole Farm in Ravenstonedale is a dairy goat farm producing its own cheese and soap in the UK.

NOSTALGIA: A look at creativity on International Lego Day

FOR today's Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at International Lego Day.

?Give more than face value co-operation’ to Omagh probe, Irish government urged

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the blast, said the bomb was planned, prepared and delivered from the Republic of Ireland.

Historic tall ship La Malouine now stationed in town

A HISTORIC tall ship has landed in Whitehaven harbour.

Carlisle Cult Cinema Club monthly recommendations

HEY there, PD here with some film recommendations for all you movie lovers out there.

Man killed in attack on Catholic church in Istanbul

Turkish officials said two masked and armed assailants attacked Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district during Sunday services.

Record breaking attendance set for milestone Cumbrian parkrun

Over 160 found themselves at the Millom Community Track on Saturday on what was the area's 300th parkrun.

Protest against

Unite, the UK’s leading union, is holding a protest at a Mott MacDonald’s construction site due to the 'union-busting” activities of its…

Reservist Ryan heads to Finland as NCIC marks Armed Forces Week

Ryan Knighton is a member of the Reserves – formally known as the Territorial Army, part time soldiers.

New partnership highlights power of networking

A CHANCE conversation about mortgages has led to a social media strategist landing a new job.

Ryanair brings back flights to popular Spanish destination - with £19.99 tickets

A leading low-cost airline have announced they are now offering direct flights from the North East to Barcelona.