Mountain rescue teams in the Lake District have seen a busy start to 2026, with Wasdale and Patterdale responding to six incidents two weeks in.

Just before Christmas Day the Government executed a ‘U-turn’ by significantly increasing the planned cap on Agricultural Property Relief ...

One the UK's most gruelling ultramarathons has kicked off in full winter conditions. The Montane Winter Spine race is a ...

Stagecoach has compiled a list of winter outings in West Cumbria designed to inspire those eager to explore the region during ...

Gritters were out in force today (Monday) as Cumbria braces for a deterioration in the already wintery conditions and the Met Office ...

Cumbria's ever-changing weather has made for some memorable moments over the years. From devastating floods to sweltering heat, and from water shortages to icy extremes, the Lake District and its ...

On both occasions, the mercury soared to 31.7C, transforming Cumbria into a sun-soaked retreat. Winter has its extremes as ...

From daring rescues on snow-covered peaks to dramatic searches in treacherous weather, Cumbria’s mountain rescue teams have faced it all.

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England have lost the third Test in an historic Ashes defeat against Australia, who claim victory after just 11 days of cricket. Australia retain the Ashes with an unassailable 3-0 lead as part of the ...

Australia deny England fightback to move within reach of retaining the urn after Nathan Lyon strikes late at Adelaide Oval Ok, that’s enough from this page for one day, I’ll see you back here when the ...

The Bank of England’s (BoE) MPC has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% The MPC last met on 6 November when it held rates at 4% The market was widely expecting the MPC to lower interest rates ...