The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.

One in nine convictions and cautions for knife crime in Cumbria were given to boys last year, recent figures show.

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The Government has confirmed that West Cumbria Mining (WCM) has withdrawn its planning application for the Whitehaven coal mine.

National Pet Day was created to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of many different kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shelters and ...

Swarthmoor Hall has opened its doors for the 2025 season as it gears up to welcome tourists, locals and visitors to this unique venue, which ...

On Friday, March 29, 16 new police officers where they took part in their attestation ceremony in which they are sworn in as ...

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog has been assessed by the animal care team, they can be advertised for ...

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UK government confirms bird flu on multiple farms. Measures in place, with new cases emerging. Learn more about the recent outbreak and its impact.

Malcolm Flynn died in September 2020. Credit: Northumbria Police / Family handout. A retired teacher killed in a prolonged attack by cows as he walked along Hadrian’s Wall died as a result of an ...

Ben Law, who was 22 and from Wigton, Cumbria, was a passenger in a car being driven by Shaun Hillary, which crashed into a milk tanker in 2021. Hillary was jailed for nine months in 2023 after ...