Lake District: Walker and dog rescued despite poor signal
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team were able to rescue a walker and their dog despite poor signal. On Sunday, September 22, Penrith MRT received a call from a walker in need of assistance in Swindale and ...
Former Harrods chief executive says Al Fayed’s behaviour was ‘abhorrent’
A former Harrods chief executive has said he was witness to “abhorrent” behaviour from the shop’s late owner Mohamed Al Fayed. But James McArthur, who was chief executive for what he described as a ...
Thousands clog highways as Lebanese try to flee out of Israeli firing line
Thousands of Lebanese fled the south, and the main highway out of the southern port city of Sidon was jammed with cars heading toward Beirut in the biggest exodus since 2006. Smoke rises from Israeli ...
Settlebeck School bans mobile phones to reduce distractions
The school in Sedbergh has followed in the wake of a number of sites across the country in limiting the access students have to their mobile devices.
Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions
The heavy rain which brought more than 100mm to some areas in 48 hours is forecast to be replaced by drier conditions.
Should you fill your washing machine or leave some space?
“If you regularly have large amounts of laundry that need sorting, you might need a larger washing machine. A 12kg washing machine can fit up to 60 shirts, as opposed to the standard 8kg washing ...
Help needed to ship 40 bags of clothing to Kenya's Future of Taru
Paul Moffat, from Carlisle, and his wife Eunice, opened the Future of Taru Academy, which offers primary and secondary schooling to provide quality education, food, and support to those living in the ...
Carlisle to welcome Welly in late November for Brickyard gig
Welly will play at The Brickyard in Carlisle on Thursday, November 28. Tickets cost £8 and are available to buy online now.
Former restaurant unit in Carlisle's city centre heading to auction
A former restaurant unit in Carlisle's city centre is heading to auction a year after it first opened. The restaurant, formerly known as Elements, opened its doors on October 28, 2023, at the corner ...
Penrith's Travelodge set for major refurbishment
PENRITH'S Travelodge is set to undergo a complete refurb. The work is scheduled to start on September 29 and is expected to be completed by November 1. This renovation is part of a wider multi-million ...
Carlisle Cathedral celebrates 30 years of women priests
'Scores of people' gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first ordination of women priests. Carlisle Cathedral hosted the Eucharist service on Saturday, September 21, at 2pm. The event was ...
Several talented acts coming to Carlisle's Source Collective this year
The Source Collective, on Nelson Street in Denton Holme, is the smaller of the city’s three indie music venues, which also include The Brickyard on Castle Street and the Old Fire Station on Peter ...