7+ hour, 59+ min ago   (241+ words) Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the 'fantastic' achievement of Glenridding Health Centre after it was ranked among the best GP practices in England. The Liberal Democrat MP said: “Fantastic news, and very well deserved.” Glenridding Health Centre…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago   (644+ words) Bringing a new dog into the family can be an exciting time. The arrival of a four-legged friend offers the promise of companionship and joy, but it can also cause stress for pets already living in the home. Without careful…...

2+ hour, 29+ min ago   (106+ words) A MAN in his twenties has been taken to hospital for treatment following a crash on a major road earlier this morning. Cumbria Police were called at 4:39am today (August 16) following a one vehicle collision on the A595 at Broughton-in-Furness near Wreaks…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago   (317+ words) Royal Mail has issued a reminder to customers who write addresses by hand on letters and parcels. The company says that how an address is written can affect how easily and accurately an item is sorted and delivered, especially on…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago   (384+ words) When people think of celebrities with Cumbrian roots, a few familiar names usually spring to mind. But from Hollywood actors and TV presenters to chart-topping musicians, the county's links to the rich and famous stretch much further than many people…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago   (213+ words) A shy border collie is searching for a new home where she can settle in as a family pet. Three-year-old Gyp is currently being cared for by Animal Rescue Cumbria after coming into their care from a farm, where she…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago   (99+ words) A road closure is set for utility works in Maryport. Crosby Street, from its junction with Wood Street, is set to shut for around 20 metres in a north-easterly direction. The planned closure is set to be in effect for approximately…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago   (250+ words) Students across the Cumberland Council area are celebrating after receiving their A-Level, T-Level and other post-16 examination results today, with provisional figures showing an improvement in overall performance compared with last year. Data shared by schools and colleges indicates that…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago   (481+ words) Here are the latest planning applications lodged in West Cumbria by Cumberland Council in the past week, featuring proposals for property conversions, tree works, and changes to local amenities. Among the submissions are plans for new apartments in Wigton, tree…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago   (600+ words) A CALL has been made in north Cumbria for tougher action on dangerous e-bikes and illegal e-scooters. It follows the publication this week of a study of more than 15,000 people that found among seriously injured adults, traumatic brain injuries were…...