Yvette Cooper said the new tools will enable the criminal justice system to “close the gap” between terror suspects, who can be jailed for life for planning attacks, and individuals not driven by a ...

A second home owner has warned that Westmorland and Furness Council’s decision to double council tax on additional properties is having consequences for the local economy. Rob Nicholls, who has ...

A ‘delightful’ smallholding in the Lake District, with more than 90 acres of land in total, has joined the market.

The accommodation comprises a hall, lounge, kitchen, ground floor bathroom and three bedrooms. The property sold for £51,500. 1 and 3 Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal (Image: Auction House Cumbria) A pair of ...

The Ambleside Parish Centre is 'revamping' the way it delivers food to the community, with several projects in motion.

A toddler was left needing stitches after falling over discarded litter at a Lake District beauty spot. The Benson family, who are visiting the area on holiday, were spending the day at Millerground ...

A Cumbrian council plans to introduce criminal background checks on all councillors. While there is no legal requirement for disclosure and background checks (DBS checks), Westmorland and Furness ...

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Domino’s has created Domidog - a robot K9 designed to safely deliver pizza to customers at the beach. Although the pizza pup won’t replace traditional drivers, the prototype is being launched this ...

Young pupils have raised more than £9,000 for charity. The primary school pupils turned business champions took part in the Bright Stars competition organised by the Centre for Leadership Performance, ...

PLANS to build six holiday lodges at a popular north Cumbrian beauty spot have been met with objections by local residents.

A HISTORIC Lake District pub, which is said to be the highest in Cumbria, will be opened as a boutique hotel in the coming weeks.