French police detained a 14-year-old suspected of opening fire on his middle school headteacher and a teacher with a hunting gun that he hid in a guitar case, wounding both in a rare school shooting, ...

The Real Whacker was disappointing when defending his Wetherby crown last season and also failed to fire in the Relkeel Hurdle before being pulled up in the Grand National, but his performance in ...

He will call on all parties to support the Government’s approach in seeking a closer relationship with the EU.

Cadet units have been praised for their service and community spirit during a special event recognising their achievements.

St Leger hero Highwayman will join the array of stars on show at Ascot on Saturday after being supplemented for the Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup. Joseph O’Brien’s colt played an ...

Cumbria is in the international spotlight this week, as part of a major effort to attract more overseas visitors.

A breach of the UK’s cyber defences is “likely, if not inevitable,” Britain’s AI minister has warned, as he unveiled new work under way aimed at preparing the country for serious incidents involving ...

A security guard said he was “sprayed with a fire extinguisher” by Palestine Action supporters during a break-in at a factory associated with an Israel-linked defence company, a trial has heard.

Copeland police are supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week, urging victims and witnesses to report offences and highlighting support for victims.

SINGER Ben Ofoedu has appeared at a Carlisle court and pleaded not guilty to breaching a court order by reposting a YouTube video.

With the retirements of former captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Mark Wood freeing up significant funds, the ECB have handed deals to 39 players.

Amateur dramatics has been part of community life in Cumbria for more than a century, providing entertainment, social connections and creative opportunities in towns and villages across the county.