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Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (953+ words) A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine (Danylo Antoniuk/AP) Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores…...
Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (382+ words) Lush has made a return to social media, joining Bluesky. The move comes nearly five years after the company left major platforms over concerns about mental health. In 2021, the cosmetics retailer quit Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X (formerly Twitter), and…...
New Lake District app lets walkers track Wainwrights offline in one place
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (290+ words) A new app is making it easier for walkers to explore the Lake District. Our Fells, a Cumbria-based hiking and navigation app, has launched on the Apple App Store and Google Play after months of closed testing. The app combines…...
Couple honoured for bringing Baton of Hope to Cumbria
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (354+ words) The Newsquest 2026 Pride of Cumbria Awards took place at The Greenhill Hotel in Wigton this month, celebrating those who go above and beyond to support people in the community. The winners of this year's Outstanding Achievement award, who were announced…...
England's first T20 match against India falls victim to rain in Durham
22+ hour, 29+ min ago (637+ words) England were robbed of the chance to chase as the first match of the T20 series against India was washed out in Durham. Just two days after Ben Stokes" dramatic international retirement at Trent Bridge, Harry Brook " his potential replacement as…...
Dundee University principals paid nearly "300, 000 after stepping down
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (473+ words) Two former principals at a crisis-hit university received payments totalling more than "290, 000 after leaving their posts, despite a financial and governance crisis plunging the institution into turmoil. The University of Dundee's long-delayed 2023-24 financial statements show former principal and vice-chancellor Professor…...
ITV set to 'cancel' major show after 25 years as fans of series left 'raging"
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (564+ words) Hugely popular ITV show Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly facing the axe, 25 years after it first aired. The reality show, a celebrity spin-off from the regular version, saw celebrities enter the Big Brother House and live with one another for…...
Open for Business with Gerard Richardson, MBE
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (610+ words) First of all, we've got a genuine bit of business news in that a brand new motorcycle accessories shop has opened on King Street in Whitehaven. Five 9 Five also retails high-class motorcycle clothing as well. Good luck to them. Anyhow,…...
Jury sent out to deliberate in Dublin stabbing trial
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (990+ words) A jury has been told to put emotions "firmly to one side" before being sent out to deliberate in the trial of a man accused of attempting to murder three children in Dublin in 2023. The trial of Riad Bouchaker, 52, of…...
New funding announced for Cumbria-wide arts organisation
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (314+ words) New funding has been announced for a Cumbria-wide arts organisation. CACN director Kate Parry said: "Our free weekly newsletters and twice-yearly Big Meets, which have been going on for over five years now, are the bread and butter of what…...