“I think we are close to that,” said the Ballon d’Or winner when asked if players could stage industrial action over their seemingly ever-growing fixture commitments. “If it keeps this way, (there) ...

A PENSIONER has been fined over £1,000 for causing serious injury to a woman by careless driving. Jane Jones, of Kings Drive, Dalton, entered her guilty plea to the offence at South Cumbria ...

Peter Kelly, prosecuting the case, said PC Newby was called to the defendant’s address on Dover Street on Walney after an off-duty police officer witnessed the defendant engaging in ‘inappropriate ...

A MOTORIST was caught over four times a drug driving limit when he was involved in a road traffic accident near Ulverston the day after a ...

A Rugby League star inspired the next generation with PE lessons at a Barrow primary school. Pupils at Newbarns School are enjoying a series of unforgettable physical education lessons thanks to ...

A Barrow film-maker is keen to follow his dreams after his Spiderman fan film received thousands of views on YouTube.

AS we get ready to announce the winner of the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Newsquest Pride of Cumbria Awards 2025 later this month, ...

The Academy by Simon Rogan is set to host its open day for the 2025-26 intake. Prospective students keen on joining the apprenticeship programme can attend the event at L’Enclume in Cartmel on June 30 ...

A scholarship scheme has been launched for students keen to study engineering or computer science. The initiative by the University of Cumbria and BAE Systems offers financial support to qualifying UK ...

Dan Visser, outgoing chairman of Cumbria Tourism, said: "After serving for three terms on the Cumbria Tourism board and supporting the organisation through some challenging times with board colleagues ...

Tottenham appointed Thomas Frank their new manager after agreeing compensation with Brentford. England Under-21s began the defence of their European Championship crown with an impressive 3-1 win over ...

Two men will be sentenced over the theft of a £4.75 million gold toilet from Blenheim Palace. The fully-functioning 18-carat gold toilet, which had been installed as an artwork at the Oxfordshire ...