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Meet the finalists of the 2026 Cumbria Tourism Awards
Some of Cumbria’s most exceptional tourism businesses are once again in the spotlight, as the finalists for the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2026 are officially revealed.
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'Ancient legends and hands-on history' - Viking festival coming to Cumbria next month
Vikings are set to return to Kirkby Stephen as part of a weekend history festival next month.
Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back by HMRC
Millions of pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting this month.
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Aldi apologises and offers full refund as 'do not eat' warning issued
Aldi customers have been issued with a “do not eat” warning after a product recall was issued by the supermarket.
Italian restaurant chain enters administration with all UK venues at risk of closure
An Italian bar and restaurant chain that has venues across the UK has entered administration.
Morrisons announces plans to axe hundreds of jobs in AI shake-up
As part of a cost-cutting effort, the major UK supermarket chain plans to cut up to 200 jobs at its head office in Bradford
Fire engine forced to take longer route by poorly parked cars
CARLISLE West Fire Station has issued a warning to motorists after crews were forced to take a longer route to a building fire because parked vehicles blocked access along a street.
Free security boost for cyclists to help prevent bike theft
CYCLISTS are being offered a free security boost to help keep their bikes safe.
Cumbria Police reveal location of speed camera vans across the county
CUMBRIA Police have revealed the location of their speed camera vans today, Wednesday, April 15.
Plans to bulldoze and replace building at Lake District garden
Plans have been submitted to bulldoze a building and replace it with an eco-friendly one at a garden in the Lake District.
Spirited pooch on a quest to leave life in rescue behind
A spirited pooch is on the quest to leave his life in rescue for a new home.
'Mixed picture' for Cumbria amid staycation boom and travel advisories
Despite new figures showing an increase in staycations, a 'mixed picture' has been revealed for Cumbria.
National retailer to move from town centre to retail park
Mountain Warehouse wins approval to move from Penrith town centre to Castle Retail Park after planners ruled it would not significantly harm the town centre.
Old Bank proud to be News & Star gastropub finalist after 10 years
THE Old Bank in Carlisle is celebrating after being named a finalist in the News & Star’s Best Restaurant or Gastropub competition 2026.
Viking Loki Stone may actually represent "devil", says local historian
A 10th century carving long thought to have symbolised the Norse god, Loki, is the subject of new interpretations by local historians.
Second floor above tattoo studio can be used as residential flat
A second floor above a Carlisle studio can be used as a residential flat after the plans were approved by Cumberland Council.
Cumbrian EV charging network plans set for £57million investment
Councillors will next week get an update on plans to install electric vehicle infrastructure in Cumbria with contracts worth a total of £57million.
Lynda's hats wow at Grand National - the busiest time of year for her business
A WHITEHAVEN woman who has been creating fascinators for people all over west Cumbria for over two decades has had her work recognised by national newspapers at the Randox Grand National Festival.
Road closures coming to Carlisle in the next fortnight
DRIVERS in Carlisle should prepare for several planned road closures as various works are scheduled to begin in the coming fortnight.
Community transport group in Cumbria gets new disabled accessible minibus
A COMMUNITY transport group has a new disabled accessible minibus.