19+ hour, 13+ min ago   (358+ words) A CUMBRIAN reality TV star has tackled a 21-mile trek in support of end-of-life charity Marie Curie. Matthew Haywood, from Workington and the youngest-ever winner of Survivor UK, took part in the Beat the Gower Coast challenge on September 5 in…...

3+ day, 19+ 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…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (349+ words) Plans have been lodged to turn a Victorian townhouse near Carlisle city centre into five one-bedroom duplex apartments. Castle View Finance Ltd has applied to Cumberland Council to convert 44 Aglionby Street, which stands within the Chatsworth Square and Portland Square…...

4+ day, 8+ 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…...

4+ day, 19+ 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, 5+ hour ago   (392+ words) A CUMBRIAN father who has helped raise more than £1.5 million for a suicide prevention charity is "devastated" after the organisation announced it had collapsed into administration. Andy Airey, from Morland in the Eden Valley, is one of the founders of…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (245+ words) A NEW event is aiming to raise funds for a Cumbrian animal charity this September. Oak Tree Animal Charity's first-ever Colour Run will take place at Carlisle Racecourse on Sunday, September 20, from 10 am to 4 pm. Organisers hope the 5k event, which…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (377+ words) A BLUE plaque has been installed outside a Maryport coffee shop in honour of a man who is said to have been a ‘folklore hero’ in the area. Maryport Town Council has installed the blue plaque outside the Redby Coffee…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (427+ words) A CARLISLE animal rescue charity has said it is continuing to rehome animals and will 'always be here to help animals and those who care for them' after part of its Wetheral site was listed for sale. Oak Tree Animals…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (141+ words) Jet, a 19-month-old Belgian Shepherd/Malinois cross, is seeking an active family through Dogs Trust Cumbria. She has lots of energy and enjoys walks, including long walks, so she would suit people who can include her in outdoor activities. Jet…...