All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave meeting. The 133 electors, mostly dressed in distinctive bright red ...

A student at a martial arts academy in Barrow earned the title of European Champion at a competition in Spain. Mike Backhouse, a student of LOBO BJJ Academy, won the Blue Belt Europeans to become ...

Kira Rothwell can’t wait to walk out for London Mavericks at Wembley Arena this weekend – but the attacker came close to missing the ...

Two former friends accused of cutting down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree committed the “arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery,” ...

A RECORD batting partnership between two players from Cockermouth CC, preceded by a five-fer from an ex-Cockermouth CC player, helped Cumbria CCC ...

Sainsbury's customers said they 'won't use self-checkouts again' as supermarket makes major change after 'reviewing' security measures ...

Shoppers in Ulverston have reported bare shelves in Co-op stores after the chain was hit by a cyber attack that stole personal data from a 'significant number' of customers. The major retailer faced ...

BARROW AFC have announced their retained and released list following the end of the 2024/25 season. Head coach Andy Whing thanked all the players for their efforts since he took over the reins, and ...

Jurors in the trial of two former friends accused of cutting down the much-loved tree at Sycamore Gap have been told they must consider the ...

Principal town crier Jane Smith will lead more than 300 colleagues across the UK and the Commonwealth in a VE Day proclamation. Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the day ...

Spurs striker Dom Solanke revealed his biggest frustration with modern football is the lack of freedom given to wingers.

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III was spotted over Thirlmere by photographer Jonny Gios. The large, four-engine military transport aircraft was designed for long-range, heavy-lift strategic airlift. It ...