A SINGLE‑track mountain road in the western Lakes is being branded one of Britain’s most hair‑raising drives, with Cumbrians warning it is ...

Subscribers have the chance to enter a series of competitions running throughout February, with prizes including a short break in the ...

THE COMMUNITY of Keswick has reacted to news that the Lake District town has been named among the top '11 coolest places to live in the UK'.

The chief executive of United Utilities was paid more than £1.25 million in the 2024/25 financial year, the News & Star can reveal.

Whitesykes Garden Centre of Longtown delivers a relaxed but considered experience without the formality of a traditional hotel setting. Priced at £18.99 for two people, this afternoon tea offers good ...

Cumbria's PFCC has welcomed plans for a national force but would "resist" a move to bring roads policing under its control.

A Cumbrian members-owned pub, The Club Inn, reopened its doors last month following an extensive refurbishment funded and completed completely ...

Some films and television shows claimed to be set in Cumbria but were filmed elsewhere. The region's picturesque scenery may have made it a desirable backdrop for many spectators.

An Ulverston store of a national retailer is ‘preparing for the worst’ after the company entered into administration earlier this week.

Poundland announced plans to shut 68 shops and two warehouses in the UK following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers back in June 2025, affecting around 1,300 jobs. T ...

A mid-terraced home with views across Glebe Park towards Windermere is listed for £550,000 in Bowness. Located in what is described as a “highly sought after position” in the Lake District, the ...

14 years ago, much earlier in Harry's career, he paid a visit to a well-known Lake District town. In 2012, Harry and his then-girlfriend, Taylor Swift, visited Bowness-on-Windermere. The pair were ...