North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country ...

The Israeli prime minister will be the first foreign leader to visit Washington in Mr Trump’s second term in office.

A woman who fell seriously ill while on holiday in Spain has raised £6,000 for the hospital that saved her life.

The Kirkgate Centre's Cockermouth Chat Group will meet monthly, with the first session scheduled for Thursday, February 6 at 1pm. The group is open to all and will provide a space for people to share ...

An Egremont testing business has expanded for the first time in 15 years with the addition of a new employee. Taylor Gibbons has joined NRL NDT Services Limited at the Egremont branch as a technical ...

Lab Gym has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of the ten finalists in its 'Best Gym 2025' award. The gym is located in Aspatria Business Park in Aspartria and is owned by Joe Anderson who ...

They have moved into new homes in The View, on the outskirts of Keswick, in the Lake District, which boast some of the best views in England. The new social homes look over the Bassenthwaite valley, ...

The Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 are now open for entries. The awards aim to celebrate the best of Cumbria's tourism sector, giving businesses a chance to gain recognition for their hard work and ...

An appeal has been launched for foster carers to help refugee children. Cumbria Fostering has begun a campaign this month to recruit more foster carers and homestay providers for children seeking ...

A warning has been issued by the Fell Top Assessors over hiking in fells in the current weather conditions. The recent cold weather and storm has caused difficult conditions on the fells and walkers ...

The Ullswater bus service is now in its third year of operation and aims to help reduce private vehicle traffic and car emissions in the area. The service carries residents and visitors from Penrith ...

THE Government has announced it will dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium being stored at Sellafield – but some have questioned the decision.