SKYGAZERS are set for some celestial fireworks as Earth passes through an area of space "littered" with the debris of Halley's Comet. The Orionid meteor is active throughout October, but is expected to peak at around 11:30pm on October 21, producing
A MAN whose life was almost wrecked by a serious gambling problem has told his harrowing story in an effort to help those affected by what is now believed to be a growing problem in South Lakeland. Jonathan Cooper has courageously spoken out about
STUDENTS from a Carlisle university campus are heading to west Cumbria to help one of the county’s leading tourist landmarks host a haunted Halloween extravaganza. First year students who recently started their performing arts degree course at University
The Kennel Club is warning pet owners to be extra vigilant in case their pets get spooked by fireworks. The warning follows statistics that show that 71% of owners’ details on microchipping databases are inaccurate. Since compulsory microchipping
CUSTOMERS' private details have potentially been compromised after a housing group suffered a data leak. Home Group, which has properties across the county, contacted some customers to warn them that their data was affected. Resident of Home
Commons Speaker John Bercow has rejected a Government bid to hold a "meaningful vote" on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal on Monday. All eyes were on the Commons Speaker as he decided whether to allow the vote to take place amid concerns that he would
I’ve lived in Cumbria for over 30 years but have decided it’s now time to leave this once beautiful county. A factor in this decision is the proliferation of wind turbines. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve no objection to “alternative” energy generation
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is asking the Government to change its proposed new immigration system to protect the county’s tourism and food businesses. It says that some firms could be forced out of business if ministers push ahead with plans for
COPELAND Borough Council is celebrating winning a prestigious national award. The council’s Recycle for Copeland campaign was named Communications Campaign of the Year at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Awards in Birmingham
POLITICIANS in the North have called for rail operator Northern to compensate customers of its outdated pacer trains. Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis and Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake said fares should
A MAJOR nationwide probe has revealed that some Cumbrian councillors failed to pay their council tax on time - and had to be reminded to stump up the cash. While thousands of tax-paying residents of Carlisle, Allerdale and Copeland settled up on
Wath Brow Hornets under-12s’ brilliant unbeaten season has been recognised at their end-of-season presentation. The youngsters, under the guidance of Gary Clarke and Mark Cox, have not lost a game in league or cup fixtures. The team’s commitment
Who is Mary Isabella Booth and what is her connection to the UK's first Black policeman, John Kent? This is the mystery author Ray Greenhow was trying to unravel when he spoke at The Beacon in Whitehaven last week to celebrate Black History Month
A centralised stroke unit at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary Building work has now been completed on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at the Cumberland Infirmary which will see patients from all over the area – including west Cumbria - sent straight
