Manchester man Zia Mohhammed fined £660 and given six points at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court for failing to identify a BMW driver in Penrith. Total: £1,074.

Last week, Cumbria Police took more than £30,000 worth of drugs off our streets, alongside large quantities of cash seized as part of ongoing work to target drug dealing and organised crime.

A secondary school in Alston has welcomed a positive Ofsted inspection report which highlights its inclusive culture, strong safeguarding arrangements and ongoing journey of improvement.

From reality TV winners and American TikTok stars to golf YouTubers and pub-crawling content creators, a surprising number of influencers have paid visits to Carlisle in recent years.

Carlisle United announce reduced FA Cup ticket prices and stand closures for Tamworth tie at Brunton Park on October 17.

Tommy Cooper tribute show Have I Got Time For More? comes to Theatre Royal Workington on October 29, with Phil Hoyles supporting Hospice At Home West Cumbria.

A WORKER sustained a life-changing brain injury after a scaffolder driving a van along a residential Carlisle street “carelessly” collided with him.

NV Beauty Lounge & Makeup Studio has been named a finalist in the News and Star's Best Beauty Salon Awards 2026.

Guides emerged from the wider Girl Guide movement, which was established in 1909 after girls demanded their own organisation at a Scout rally held by Robert Baden-Powell.

Pupils have been learning to budget as part of a financial education scheme. The session, delivered to Eastriggs Primary School in partnership with Cumberland Building Society, introduced children ...

Explore four detached homes for sale in Penrith and Carleton, including period properties, modern family houses and multi-generational living options.

A Carlisle tailor has received an official visit from one of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants as the business was presented with a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise.