13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (623+ words) A charming, historic, yet small village in Cumbria has been named one of the best places to visit this spring. As the warmer weather starts to creep through, there is arguably no better place than Cumbria. The leafy villages set…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago  (122+ words) THE Easter International Market has made its much-anticipated return to Carlisle, bringing colour, flavour and a touch of Europe to the city centre. Visitors can browse unique arts and crafts, stock up on fine foods and deli produce, and tuck…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (298+ words) Carlisle-based Borderway Finance has been'granted the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth consecutive year. Mike Deans, managing director of the motor finance firm, said: "Achieving the Platinum Trusted Service Award is the ultimate seal of approval. "Maintaining our…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago  (97+ words) Vehicle with no insurance, no MOT and SORN seized by police'News & Star A VEHICLE with no insurance, no MOT and a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) has been seized by police. A spokesperson for Carlisle Police said: "Checks on the vehicle…...

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (303+ words) A FAMILY owned Carlisle plant nursery is hoping that the 2026 season will be a 'golden dawn' for the business. Adam Turnbull took over Golden Dawn Nurseries five years ago. His father died 16 years ago and when Adam's friend Johnny Douglas,…...

17+ hour, 48+ min ago  (413+ words) A charming riverside cottage in Cartmel, known as The Wheel House, has been listed for sale. The property is being marketed by Poole Townsend'for "575,000. This lovely house boasts a unique blend of historic features and modern living. Set in a…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (124+ words) Several roads across North Cumbria are set to close in April for utility works. The closures, affecting various routes are scheduled to occur on various dates throughout the month. Each closure is expected to last between three and 10 days, with…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (351+ words) Workington Reds have been thrown out of the Cumberland Cup final over fielding an ineligible player. The Cumberland Football Association and the Borough Park club have confirmed that Reds, who were due to face Carlisle City in the final, have…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (397+ words) As part of our Meet the Chef series, we're talking to some of Cumbria's finest about their lives in and out of the kitchen. This week, it's the turn of Grant Bromley of the Wheatsheaf Inn in Low Lorton What…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (536+ words) Luke Armstrong looks set to miss Carlisle United's Easter games as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. Blues head coach Mark Hughes admitted the influential striker was "unlikely" to play any part against Gateshead and Morecambe. Midfielder Alex…...