Greenpeace activists climb Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty
Greenpeace activists have scaled a building outside the Foreign Office in protest over delays to signing an international treaty protecting oceans. Four protesters unfurled a banner as they suspended ...
Vehicle makers may ‘review output’ because of US tariffs, industry says
UK vehicle manufacturers may be forced to “review output in the face of constrained demand” because of Donald Trump’s tariffs, an industry body has warned. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society ...
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago has increased to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. In a short ...
Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to nest after illness
An osprey which became an online star during the first Covid lockdown has returned to his nest after fears he might not come back this year following illness. Louis was unwell last year and was not ...
Yuki Tsunoda not feeling pressure as he fills Red Bull seat in Japan
Yuki Tsunoda insists he is not feeling pressure to hit the ground running at Red Bull following their decision to axe Liam Lawson after just two races. The New Zealander was ditched after a ...
Lammy to urge allies to boost defence spending to make Nato ‘more lethal’
The Foreign Office said the Foreign Secretary will tell allies at a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Brussels on Thursday that boosting defence spending is the collective duty of Nato members to ...
Penrith drug dealer Kyle Chaloner 'may die' in jail, judge told
A NORTH Cumbrian drug dealer who has been jailed for his latest offences may well die while serving his sentence, a court was told.
Lake District: Timings to see steam locomotive train on Cumbrian Coast
Train lovers, locomotive experts and steam enthusiasts will be enjoy seeing the ‘golden age’ of rail travel glide down the Cumbrian ...
Barrow GP honoured to become new High Sheriff of Cumbria
Dr Geoff Jolliffe was officially appointed to the role last week, becoming the first person from Barrow to have the title.
'Dream' comes true as Carlisle 69-year-old bags hat-trick for England
A 69-year-old from Carlisle has just made a 'dream come true' as he bagged a hat-trick while representing his country on a national level.
10,000 home St Cuthbert’s Garden Village consultation still open
A public consultation on a new 10,000 home development in Carlisle is still open. The St Cuthbert’s Garden Village project, one of the largest in the north of England, is set to include 10,000 homes, ...
Government Approves Funding for work on Carlisle flood defences
Carlisle MP Julie Minns has welcomed the Government’s approval of funding for Carlisle's Flood Risk Management Scheme. Julie Minns, MP for Carlisle and North Cumbria said, “​This investment is a ...