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Cumbrian radio and TV mast marks 65 years of broadcasting

A landmark transmitter that has kept people connected for decades is marking a major anniversary.

Five more arrested after A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers

Five more people have been arrested in connection with a crash on the A66 that killed two police officers and five others.

How a Workington building is tackling a huge national problem

Innovation in UK business is in sharp decline. But can the £12m Workington Innovation Centre help to reverse that trend?

Maryport woman fined £467 and given driving licence points for traffic offence

A MARYPORT woman was fined £467 and given six penalty points for failing to identify a Volvo driver.

Another Workington road set for closure this month

A Workington road is set to close for 17 days for utility works.

North Cumbria NHS bosses

Progress is being made to tackle long-standing recruitment problems in North Cumbria's NHS services.

Workington road set to close for 17 days this month

Pow Street in Workington is set to close for 17 days for utility works.

New sewage plant has limits on nitrogen and phosphorus to safeguard SAC grasslands

A planning application has been approved for the replacement of an existing septic tank with a sewage treatment plant.

?Burnham bounce’ puts Labour in front in key Cumbrian seats say polls

Labour is back in contention, fuelled by what some are calling a 'Burnham bounce.'

Cumbrian town council appeals for old bike donations ahead of major cycling race

A West Cumbrian town council is appealing to the public for donations of old bikes, ahead of a major cycling race coming to the area.

Chef unveils £25 Lake District dish backing lake pollution fight

A Michelin-starred restaurant is serving a brand new dish in celebration of 75 years of the Lake District National Park.

Wigton Town Council is looking for two new councillors

Wigton Town Council have announced they are looking for two new town councillors.

Why a charity says white-tailed eagles must be brought back

BRINGING back Britain's largest bird of prey to Cumbria is vital for its survival, claims the conservation charity spearheading the move.

Five feel good stories from the News and Star in 2024

In a time where wars, death and crime often dominate the news, it can often be difficult to find the positivity in the world.

Poland’s president becomes latest foreign leader to visit Donald Trump

It was the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as Europe braces for the possibility of a second Trump term.

First case of deadly cat coronavirus found in the UK - all you need to know

The first case of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), also known as feline coronavirus, which reportedly killed around 300,000 cats in Cyprus h…

Cumbrian mum died after coming home from holiday, inquest hears

A WHITEHAVEN mum died the day after returning from a family holiday abroad.

Ros and Missy become firm friends in lockdown

WHILE the news is full of lockdown horror stories, there is no doubt how much fun Missy the rescue dog has had.