The Northern Irish stand-up comedian died on Monday morning following a short illness, a statement from his family said.

Half a dozen young white-tailed eagles have been released in Exmoor National Park as part of a project to bring the lost ...

A presenter who has worked at BBC Radio 5 Live for 16 years has announced his departure, the broadcaster has confirmed. Known for his weekday late night talk show, Tony Livesey quit in June. He ...

Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness at the age of 66. Liddle was a high-profile columnist on The Sunday Times and The Sun, and had a weekly column in The Spectator, as ...

Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 following a short illness. The Northern Irish stand-up comedian died on Monday ...

A busy Carlisle road has been closed with immediate effect due to safety concerns over the condition of the carriageway.

Part of a popular walking and cycling trail is set to close for eight weeks for essential bridge replacement works.

Cumbrian savers have scooped two Premium Bond prizes in August: £10,000 from a £10 bond bought in 1983, and £5,000 from £100 bond bought ...

A Cumbrian farming leader says worried and 'desperate' calls from farmers are now part of everyday life, as hill and ...

AN EGREMONT man left his partner with a bruised back and neck as he forcefully restrained her, holding her down on a bed during an argument.

Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist an injured walker on the shores of Buttermere after a fall left them with a head injury ...

Stobbarts relaunched as an independent business ten years ago and hasn’t looked back. Giles Brown learns more about how the ...