United Utilities bosses have urged people to ‘reduce’ any ‘unnecessary use’ of water after a sustained period of dry weather. Despite plenty of rain forecast for the next fortnight, United Utilities ...

British astronaut Tim Peake is set to embark on a nationwide tour this autumn. Mr Peake is renowned for making history in 2015 as the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station ...

An outdated eel pass is being replaced at Newby Bridge Weir on the River Leven as part of a project by the Environment Agency to support the long-term survival of the critically endangered European ...

A new exhibition on the shores of Morecambe Bay is celebrating the 'golden age' of rail travel and the classic seaside holiday.

Cartmel Racecourse will host its annual Ladies Day, Cartmel Style, on Saturday, July 19. The event promises a glamorous day out combining fashion, fun, and horse racing in a relaxed festival ...

A Cumbrian restaurant has been named among Britain’s top 100 Best Local Restaurants by The Good Food Guide. The Yan in Grasmere has earned a place on The Good Food Guide’s 2025 edition of the 100 Best ...

The North West overtook Greater London as the region with the most business failures, with 165 administrations – an increase of 11 per cent from last year. This is compared to Greater London’s 158, ...

Dog owners have been warned about the potential threat of blue-green algae at lakes and ponds. The mixture of recent wet weather and the earlier heatwave has created an ideal environment for the algae ...

A landscape charity is launching a survey to discover the scale of litter and antisocial behaviour in the Lake District. The area has seen growing problems with rubbish, fly camping, and damage linked ...

Jude Bellingham has gone under the knife to repair a long-standing shoulder injury. The Lionesses are preparing for their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden, while Crystal Palace are hopeful for a ...

The Co-op said the new variety had been named ‘Mojito Fresh’ after growers noticed its flavour resembled the classic drink.