Built to provide decent housing for shipyard families, Vickerstown avoided the slum conditions that plagued other industrial towns. Streets were named after famous ships such as Euryalus, Juno, Mikasa ...

A British lifestyle brand has announced the opening of its newest store in a Lake District town next week. Joules will open its store in Ambleside on Thursday, October 23 selling clothing and ...

The postmistress of a Post Office in Barrow has dismissed rumours she is going to sell her long-standing branch. Marianne Livesey, whose career at the post office has spanned more than 20 years, is ...

Cumbria has been chosen to take part in a transport pilot scheme. The Government has announced the expansion of its bus franchising pilots to Cumbria. According to the Department for Transport, the ...

If you’re looking for a loyal, playful, and affectionate companion, George, a handsome Mastiff cross Rottweiler, could be the perfect addition to your family. This young gentleman loves the simple ...

The bridge over the railway in Ravenglass has officially reopened to the ‘delight’ of passengers and locals alike.

A REMARKABLE PE teacher, who has 'transformed the sports and extracurricular landscape' at her school was named the best teaching professional ...

The BBC Newsnight interview, which the prince hoped would clear his name, backfired when he said he did ‘not regret’ his friendship with Epstein.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted in Barrow this week, featuring proposals for tree works, home extensions, new digital street hubs, and residential development.

Sea views are a feature of this two-bed park home now for sale on Walney Island. Priced at £85,000, the property is located on West Shore Park. According to the listing, the home offers "stunning, ...

Well, here are the top 5 pubs in the Lake District according to TripAdvisor ...

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