7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (124+ words) A road near Carlisle is set to close for a week for utility works. The U1034 near Blackpool Gate is set to shut from its junction with the entrance to Burnside Cottage, extending south-west for about 300m. A pedestrian and dismounted cyclist…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (419+ words) EXTERNAL auditors could be in a position to give an unqualified “clean” opinion on the finances of Cumberland Council by November 2031, according to a new report. Members of the authority’s audit and risk committee are due to meet at the…...

19+ hour, 38+ min ago   (144+ words) AN elderly rescue dog described as "gorgeous" by volunteers is hoping to find a forever home of her own. Beatrice, a friendly eight-year-old neutered beagle, is currently being cared for by Morgan's Dog Rescue in Alston, Cumbria. Volunteers say the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (79+ words) News & Star The Carlisle venue where AC/DC, The Who and Iron Maiden once played The Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations in the Market Hall, Carlisle, in June 1977 (Image: Newsquest) Carlisle Market Hall is one of the city’s most distinctive Victorian…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago   (120+ words) A MAJOR Cumbrian road has been closed in both directions after a "serious" crash involving a car and a motorbike. The A596 has been shut near Waverton, west of Wigton, following the crash, which happened shortly before 2pm today (September 13). Emergency services…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (113+ words) A DRAINAGE improvement scheme has been completed at The Edge, Whitehaven Harbour, to help prevent surface water causing problems during the winter months. The work, carried out by Maryport Groundworks on behalf of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, focused on improving drainage…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (393+ words) PLANS for internally lit signage at Carlisle’s new Burger King outlet have been approved by Cumberland Council’s planning department. The application was for the site Nicholas Gate Retail Park in London Road and, according to the officer’s report, the application…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (184+ words) A playful pup is on the lookout for a loving home. Two-year-old bulldog Rhaenyra is currently being cared for by Dogs Trust Cumbria after being found as a stray. Described as sweet-natured and friendly, she enjoys attention and affection from…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (119+ words) A CRASH, which left one vehicle on top of another, has been cleared and traffic has returned to normal. Newtown Road was closed for a time this afternoon following the collision between Raffles Avenue and Shady Grove Road, the cause…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (135+ words) POLICE say a Carlisle road "may be closed for some time" after a two vehicle crash, which has seen one car ending up on top of another. Officers were called to the scene on Newtown Road in Carlisle at 3.16pm today....