Myanmar’s military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass ...

The north east’s directly elected mayor has called for regional leaders to run Northern train across the north of England.

Connor Burns will be performing 1994, his third solo hour, at at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle. Tickets cost £17 and are available on the Old Fire Station website. An Old Fire Station spokesperson ...

Actor Michael J Fox, US politician Hillary Clinton and Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour will also be given the honour.

Cumbria’s stunning scenery and fascinating history continues to bring in visitors on historic rail tours as the county prepares to host ...

A look at the main bookmakers' odds as Carlisle United head to Prenton Park for another huge game against Tranmere Rovers.

The 17-year-old consolidated his status as the biggest star in the game by winning the World Championship on Friday night.

A couple of bus routes have been effected. Due to the icy conditions on the roads, Stagecoach are currently unable to run their regular service. Cumbria Road Watch has been informed that the 554 ...

Police confirmed they were supporting the family of Edward Pettifer, 31, of Chelsea, who was killed in the attack in Bourbon Street.

People living in some Cumbrian postcodes are now eligible for a Cold Weather Payment after the latest freezing temperatures across the UK.

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died aged 116, officials said. Ms Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo ...

Snow and ice are expected to cause disruptions across Cumbria this weekend. There are two weather warnings currently in place for this weekend, according to the Met Office. Snow is expected to lead to ...