The defendant claims that her death at his George Street flat in Whitehaven was an accident, resulting from what he claims was consensual sexual activity. Mr Simkin said the prosecution case is that ...

Eden Police were called out to Penrith earlier this week to deal with a 'nuisance beggar'. A man who was holding up a sign suggesting that he was homeless was engaged with and (after safeguarding ...

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.3 for October, from 1.7 in the previous month.

The Royal Mail has issued new stamps to mark the 150th birthday of former UK Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.

The supermarket giant is recalling its Tzatziki Dip because Salmonella has been found in the product. The affected product has a use by date of November 24 and comes in 200g packs. The Food Standards ...

Ukraine: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information of a potential significant air attack on Nov 20. The Embassy will be closed and recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately ...

North Korea has supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, South Korea’s spy ...

Sandside Lodge School in Ulverston will be offering space for people to park their cars during the Dickensian Festival. The school car park, on Springfield Road, will be open to the public on Saturday ...

Government estimates released on Tuesday indicated that the squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty.

After a lifechanging trip to Ukraine to follow the work of a charity bringing smiles to displaced war victims, it was made evermore clear that ...

Temperatures have dropped below freezing for the first time since last winter during a fierce cold snap in Cumbria.

Rachel Brodie, learning and events assistant at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life and young trustee for Kids in Museums, said: "Takeover Day is a fantastic opportunity for young people to experience ...