The head of Russia’s nuclear protection forces has been killed by a bomb in Moscow, Russian officials say. Igor Kirillov and his assistant were both killed early on Tuesday by an explosive device ...

The future of Rothay Parkrun in Ambleside has been secured after fears that it would have to stop due to planned works by United Utilities (UU).

Players volunteered their time to visit the Children's Ward last weekend, which has grown to be a much loved annual tradition.

The event will take place on Sunday and will invite people to sing carols in a unique setting, with money going towards Climbers Against Cancer.

The Christmas market in the town centre took place on Saturday, with an inflatable biker one of the attractions at the weekend.

A number of businesses will be getting involved in the event to attract more visitors, with activities running until 4pm on Saturday.

ANIMAL rights campaigners have welcomed the closure of Dalton zoo. Zoo bosses have continually denied claims of neglect at the site since taking over in 2017. Campaigners have been pushing for the zoo ...

The Town Council shared the response last week in the wake of their November meeting, in which questions were asked over empty properties.

A FORMER teacher who was jailed for sex crimes involving a former pupil has changed his name. Mark Craster-Chambers, who taught at John Ruskin School, Coniston, was jailed at Carlisle Crown Court in ...

PLANS have been lodged to extend a spa at a Lake District hotel in a bid to ‘keep up’ with the occupancy demands.

Lakes Sandwiches have written to the leader of the Conservative Party after she commented that lunch is 'for wimps'.

Earlier this month, the site was granted Grade II status, with Westmorland and Furness Council now looking to protect the new National Heritage site.