Drivers could face prosecution and a £1,000 fine for Blue Badge misuse. Here are six disabled parking rules to know during October half term.

US President Donald Trump has urged Emmanuel Macron to ‘close your borders and take control before it is too late’.

Couple rescued after getting lost descending Blencathra's Sharp Edge on October 17; Google Pixel SOS alerted Keswick Mountain Rescue Team near River Caldew.

A new research laboratory has opened to support scientific study and nature recovery in Cumbria’s upland landscapes.

A MOTORIST who caused the death of a much loved north Cumbria man ignored the advice of doctors that his medical condition made him unfit to drive.

One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door so they could choose their neighbours if they won the lottery.

A man who ignored medical advice and hid his health conditions has been jailed for causing a fatal road collision.

Andy Burnham has said ministers will consider whether standing charges can be removed from gas bills to ease cost pressures on households. The Prime Minister told the Commons he had asked Chancellor ...

Tesco is giving away free chocolate to selected shoppers. One million Tesco Clubcard members can claim a free bag of Cadbury Family Treat Size Chocolate Bars Multipacks (223g). The coupon giveaway ...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to examine scrapping standing charges on gas bills. Mr Burnham told MPs he had asked Chancellor John Healey and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said there are “a lot of misconceptions” about its opposition to the new protected status for English whisky. The trade body launched a legal appeal against the ...

Thousands of students and teachers have marched through the streets of the Greek capital, Athens, calling for affordable ...