Workington man Owen Carr denies two rape and two sexual assault charges involving a teenage girl. Trial is expected at Carlisle Crown Court in 2028.

Carlisle man Jay Hill given 100 hours’ unpaid work after admitting thefts from cars, vehicle interference and bank card fraud in Whernside.

Whitehaven woman Lindsay Scott, 42, receives a suspended eight-month jail term after admitting strangling, assaulting a taxi ...

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar discontinued in the UK 24 years ago has made a surprise return to shelves. The confectionery company is well-known for a wide range of popular chocolates in the UK, ...

Egremont youths reported to police after throwing fireworks at vehicles and each other, as Copeland Police warn of serious injuries and loss of life.

Bright Side Café opens in Ambleside on October 29, serving Lake District breakfasts, bakes and Filipino-inspired ube and pandan drinks, with positivity.

Penrith pensioner Graham Gibson faces interim stalking protection and sexual harm prevention orders, with bus and contact restrictions, until April 21.

A recap of our live coverage as Carlisle United won 3-0 against Harrogate Town in the National League at Brunton ...

Carlisle's Viceroy reaches the News & Star Best Curry House 2026 final after two wins. Vote in print editions until November 7; restaurant renovated.

FROM a woman supposedly bricked into the walls of Carlisle Castle to a headless figure haunting a railway platform, Carlisle has accumulated more than its fair share of ghost stories.

Carlisle’s BIG THRILL brings a mass Halloween community dance inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the city centre on October 31, before the Fire Show.

A Scaleby road is set to shut for two days to allow for utility works. Cumberland Council has announced that the C1012 is scheduled to close from its junction with the U1091 for roughly 520m. The ...