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A wild swimmer from south Cumbria says new parking restrictions introduced by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) are penalising locals who live just outside the boundary.
Most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of the game. Chess is one of the ...
A school in Brampton has said that it is 'proud' after its students performed at Disneyland Paris. Performing arts students from William Howard School performed at the world-renowned Disney theme park ...
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner visited Egremont on Wednesday to hear about concerns over rising levels of anti-social behaviour ...
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a student who drowned at an area well-known for diving in the Lake District. Joshan Tai Daljit Carr, 21, died on March 21, 2025, after entering Ullswater ...
Although the education watchdog no longer provides an overall effectiveness judgement after inspecting state-funded schools, the report found that Fellview Primary School was 'good' in a number of key ...
Carlisle United fans have given their reaction to the News & Star after the Blues' 2025/26 National League fixtures were announced.
A Kirkby Stephen-based insurance firm has welcomed a new team member. J N & E Capstick Insurance has appointed Dylan Jones to its growing team. Mr Jones brings background in agricultural and customer ...