The phone call came ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s planned meeting with US president Donald Trump in Alaska.

Stargazers across the UK caught sight of shooting stars in the early hours of Wednesday as the Perseid meteor shower hit its annual peak. Every summer, the Earth slams into a trail of debris from the ...

Westmorland and Furness Council highlight 80 years since child survivors of the Holocaust arrived in Windermere.

Air conditioning is not a common feature in UK homes, and some people might be curious about how much it costs to run ...

A Windermere jetty can be replaced after planners at the Lake District National Park Authority approved the planning application subject ...

A WEST Cumbrian couple whose son was born nearly 15 weeks early have raised hundreds of pounds to support other parents with babies in neonatal care.

THE 'biggest' Taste of the Sea yet took place in Maryport this weekend. Thousands of people ate, drank, danced and shopped at the fifth event that took place around the town's historic waterfront on ...

Fly camping has become a big issue within the Lake District, and local authorities are believed to be needing more powers to tackle the problem.

New footbridges have been installed to improve accessibility. The three upgraded crossings are now in place along the King Charles III England Coast Path between Maryport and Flimby, thanks to funding ...

Cumberland Council is set to begin significant roadworks on the B5301 in Arkleby. Starting on Monday, August 18, the carriageway resurfacing is planned to run for up to two weeks, weather permitting.

An agricultural field near Papcastle can be changed into a secure exercise area after the plans were approved by planners at Cumberland Council.

Fibrus connects 100,000 Cumbria homes and businesses to full fibre broadband via Project Gigabit, aiming for 99 coverage and improved ...