Lidl has released its back-to-school essentials range, with items starting from a price of 99p. Parents will be able to buy items such as pens, shoes, backpacks, sharpeners, water bottles and more.

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem has said. The increase will see bills increase by around £2.93 a month for the average ...

Endangered water voles have been given a new lifeline following a successful release in the Lake District. Dozens of the small mammals were set free ​at Ennerdale by Forestry England in partnership ...

Hundreds of ceremonies have been held across the Westmorland and Furness district this summer, as happy couples tied the knot.

Jacob Fearnley provided a bright end to a disappointing day for Britain at the US Open despite serving 18 double faults in a debut victory. The Scot admitted nerves got the better of him as he tried ...

INTERVIEW: Regan Linney talks to the News & Star after his brilliant hat-trick in Carlisle United's 5-0 win over Braintree ...

Robert ‘Bob’ Bennett, 81, who delivered milk for over 50 years, passed away suddenly in Distington on August 1. Mr Bennett worked with his older brother Jim, his entire life. J&R Bennett’s ran the ...

Regan Linney admitted it was a “special feeling” to score his first Carlisle United hat-trick - in front of the fans and his family.

WHITEHAVEN got a much-needed win on the weekend as they took on Newcastle Thunder.

AN MP is calling for health chiefs to take action over the process followed by an NHS Trust ahead of its decision to close a mental health facility.

Harrington Marina Day, organised by Coastal Communities, returned to West Cumbria for it's third year on Saturday.

A Maryport food festival has delivered a major boost to the economy, according to Cumberland Council. According to the council, the Taste of the Sea event, held on August 9 and 10, attracted an ...