13+ hour, 46+ min ago  (314+ words) An emergency road closure will be in place for ten working days. Following recent deterioration, Cumberland Council is implementing an emergency closure on the U4070 Corney Fell Road. This closure is in place for the council to carry out emergency carriageway…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (326+ words) Lakeland has been announced as the new sponsor of ITV's This Morning Food segment. The partnership will see bi-weekly TV clips air across ITV and ITVX. The sponsorship coincides with the launch of Lakeland's new national TV advertising campaign, which…...

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (497+ words) A new exhibition is opening in Cumbria this month. Abbot Hall is hosting a display that explores "human fragility, resilience, and survival" in South Cumbria. The exhibition, titled Bellwethers, is scheduled to run from April 11 to October 3. The title Bellwethers…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (940+ words) From elaborate claims to straight-faced stories that spiral into absurdity, the best April Fools' hoaxes blur the line between believable and ridiculous. Some are so well-crafted they briefly fool the public; others are so outrageous they become iconic in their…...

16+ hour, 7+ min ago  (373+ words) A popular scarecrow festival has been delighting families this week after it returned to south Cumbria. The annual event is taking place at Ford Park in Ulverston once again between March 31 and April 13, providing a dose of easter fun during…...

11+ hour, 36+ min ago  (373+ words) Si King has taken to social media to talk about Barrow's Dave Myers and said it is the "little moments you miss the most' when remembering an old friend. King, the surviving member of the iconic Hairy Bikers duo who…...

12+ hour, 29+ min ago  (278+ words) Planning a Good Friday fish supper? This Barrow chippy tops the town, according to reviews. Sea Breeze on Church Street has a 4.7 rating on Tripadvisor. Visitors rave about the freshly fried fish, golden chips and friendly service. One reviewer called…...

12+ hour, 35+ min ago  (131+ words) A brass band known for breaking the mould is bringing their sound to Barrow next month. The Hackney Colliery Band will perform at the Town Hall on Duke Street on Friday, May 1, starting at 8.30pm. The nine-piece East London group has…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago  (312+ words) The BBC has announced it is to air a factual drama based on the story of Sarah Everard's abduction and murder. Ms Everard was abducted by serving police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021, when she was walking home from a…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (617+ words) Plans for a new visitor attraction in Hodbarrow have been given the official go ahead by the council. Cumberland Council first submitted the planning application to build the new facilities in June 2025 which are set to increase local and visitor…...