Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36, with its lowest deal now at 4.35, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.

A cabinet member has apologised after plans to potentially close down two care homes in Cumbria were reported in the press.

Greggs has raised prices on several products, leading some to claim it is losing its reputation for affordability.

A WOMAN in her 30s has died following a crash in Stainton on Friday, May 8. The collision happened on the A592 near the Rheged roundabout, near Penrith, and the road was closed in both directions.

An inquest is due to be opened into the death of a 12-year-old girl. Nichaphat 'Lena' Gartland, from Maryport. died on April 26, 2026. Her place of death is listed as Whitehaven. The inquest is due to ...

Michelle Scrogham shared last week that a new working group between partners was looking at ways to attract more qualified staff members.

The club statement reads: “Barrrow AFC are delighted to announce the return of Mark Leather as Head of Medical and Sports Science. “Mark previously oversaw the club’s medical department between 2022 ...

A COUNCILLOR is ‘keen to ensure’ residents ‘understand all aspects and considerations’ after a medical practice’s decision to close a village surgery. Matt Brereton, the Westmorland and Furness ...

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their ...

St Mary's Hospice has introduced the new minibus to help people across South Lakes attend groups and stay connected.

Virginia Giuffre’s powerful posthumous memoir, co-written with Amy Wallace, has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards. Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir Of Surviving Abuse And Fighting For ...

As well as raising money for Childline, this year's event will bring in funds for local charities to say thank you for the town's support.