European markets set for heavy falls after Trump’s EU tariff warnings
Stock markets across Europe are expected to suffer hefty falls following big overnight declines in Asia after US President Donald Trump unveiled a raft of tariffs, sparking fears of a global trade war ...
Beyonce wins album of the year Grammy at long last with Cowboy Carter
Beyonce has finally won the album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter after previously missing out on it four times.
China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs
Donald Trump has imposed 10 tariffs on Beijing for ‘doing too little’ to stem the production of chemicals used to make fentanyl.
Police 'monitor' Broughton Moor road after reported speed issues
POLICE have 'monitored' a road in Broughton Moor following reports of speed issues from residents. Allerdale Police monitored the section of road along Heatherfields in Broughton Moor on Sunday, ...
Kendrick Lamar dedicates Grammy Award to hometown LA after wildfires
This year’s award ceremony is raising funds for wildfire relief following wind-driven blazes swept through parts of the Californian city ...
Beyonce clinches first album of the year Grammy with Cowboy Carter
Beyonce has secured the prestigious album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter after previously missing out four times. The US superstar had previously failed to ...
Sir Steve Redgrave voted off ITV's Dancing On Ice in week 4
Former Olympic rower, Sir Steve Redgrave, was voted off Dancing On Ice this week after he scored 21.5, the lowest on the night.
Cumbria Police investigating shed burglary in Workington
CUMBRIA Police are appealing for witnesses after two masked men burgled a shed in Workington. The incident took place on Friday, January 31 at 12:50pm and saw two men wearing balaclavas and all-black ...
Lake District: Bassenthwaite property with gym costs £1.25 million
A ‘luxurious’ property nestled in the Lake District, with fabulous views of Skiddaw and the surrounding fells, is for sale with a guide price of £1,250,000. Little Orchard is described as a very ...
5 cats from Animal Rescue Cumbria ready for rehoming
A number of cats, desperate for love, are currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria while they wait for a caring family. Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and ...
Lake District: Chef goes through to BBC’s Great British Menu final
A new series of Great British Menu, celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary, introduced chefs from the North West of England who were tasked with creating mains, pre-desserts and a dessert celebrating ...
WW2 medal awarded to homing pigeon sold to Cumbrian museum
A military medal, which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War, has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.