21+ hour, 26+ min ago   (144+ words) AN elderly rescue dog described as "gorgeous" by volunteers is hoping to find a forever home of her own. Beatrice, a friendly eight-year-old neutered beagle, is currently being cared for by Morgan's Dog Rescue in Alston, Cumbria. Volunteers say the…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (401+ words) A NIGHT of Regency-era glamour is set to transport guests back in time with an immersive experience full of period drama and dance. Crown Lane Cellar, an adults-only venue in Carlisle city centre, will host its inaugural Grand Regency Ball…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (184+ words) A playful pup is on the lookout for a loving home. Two-year-old bulldog Rhaenyra is currently being cared for by Dogs Trust Cumbria after being found as a stray. Described as sweet-natured and friendly, she enjoys attention and affection from…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (357+ words) A recently closed west Cumbria pub has been put on the market for £495,000 just weeks after its operators announced they would not renew their lease. Brewery House, on Main Road in High Harrington, has been listed for sale by commercial…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (963+ words) A WORKINGTON couple who had to cancel their wedding after the bride fell ill on her hen party have finally had their happily ever after. Kirkland Church of England School teacher Katie Ritchie (formerly Sloan) and Kieran Ritchie, a construction…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (128+ words) News & Star Carlisle bakery Whytes makes News & Star competition finals WHYTES: Bakery and Kitchen in Carlisle has secured its place in the final of the News & Star’s Best Bakery competition 2026. Based at 11-13 Carlyle’s Court on Fisher Street, the independent bakery…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (157+ words) A SPORTING goods sale is returning to give old equipment a new lease of life. Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre will host its third Kirk Kit event on September 26 and 27. The event offers the chance to buy or sell second-hand sports kit,…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (383+ words) Cumbria Tourism has opened a new office in West Cumbria as part of an exciting new project to support business, strengthen the area’s visitor economy and showcase unique coastal, cultural and heritage assets. Cumbria Tourism’s five-year coastal programme will focus…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (381+ words) A mental health campaigner will bring a 26kg postbox to Wreay for a film about loneliness and connection. Stu Skinner MBE will join audiences at Wreay Village Hall near Carlisle on Friday, September 18, for the UK premiere and first public screening…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (223+ words) Eden Animal Rescue is launching a fundraising appeal to help improve its internet connection. Based at Moorlands Head Farm near Temple Sowerby, the charity is aiming to raise £5,000 to cover the cost of installing a new Starlink system, which would…...