A new wax figure of the Princess of Wales has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds London. Styled in a sparkly pink Jenny Packham ...

WHITEHAVEN Rugby League are preparing for their upcoming game against Midlands RL. The West Cumbrian side will take on the Midlands away on Sunday, May 25. It is expected to be a tough game for Haven, ...

THE CURTAINS have lowered on an historic 41-year stint on the front page of The Westmorland Gazette for its beloved illustrator.

FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at life in Frizington over the years. It lies to the north-west of the Lake District National Park. Historically, it was a collection of farms and ...

Children in Cumberland can swim for 10p during the May half-term holidays. The scheme, organised by Cumberland Council with GLL and Wigton Baths Trust, will allow children aged 16 and under to swim at ...

The union at the centre of the long-running Birmingham bin strike has accused Government commissioners of “sabotaging” talks aimed at resolving the dispute. Members of Unite have been on all-out ...

AMBITIOUS plans have been unveiled to ‘bring glory back to Whitehaven’ as two empty town centre buildings have been earmarked for ...

Medieval Muncaster Festival is returning to Muncaster Castle this May half-term. The festival, set to run from May 24 to June 1, offers a range of activities designed for all ages. Visitors can expect ...

Each Lake District hideaway is an exclusive sanctuary, including outdoor hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and luxurious spaces.

A MAN has donated a historic bell to the Whitehaven town crier. Tom Roberts had read in The Whitehaven News about Marc Goodwin, the town crier, breaking his bell, and has decided to donate one to him.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has reported an 11 per cent drop in fires across the county. Between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, CFRS tackled 1,133 fires, compared to 1,311 during the ...

FREEMASONS in Cumbria have donated £20,000 to charities across the county. Cumbria freemasons donated £10,000 themselves, and the Masonic Charitable Foundation provided the additional donation. North ...