All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave meeting. The 133 electors, mostly dressed in distinctive bright red ...

A student at a martial arts academy in Barrow earned the title of European Champion at a competition in Spain. Mike Backhouse, a student of LOBO BJJ Academy, won the Blue Belt Europeans to become ...

Kira Rothwell can’t wait to walk out for London Mavericks at Wembley Arena this weekend – but the attacker came close to missing the ...

Two former friends accused of cutting down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree committed the “arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery,” ...

A RECORD batting partnership between two players from Cockermouth CC, preceded by a five-fer from an ex-Cockermouth CC player, helped Cumbria CCC ...

BARROW AFC have announced their retained and released list following the end of the 2024/25 season. Head coach Andy Whing thanked all the players for their efforts since he took over the reins, and ...

Sainsbury's customers said they 'won't use self-checkouts again' as supermarket makes major change after 'reviewing' security measures ...

Jurors in the trial of two former friends accused of cutting down the much-loved tree at Sycamore Gap have been told they must consider the ...

Shoppers in Ulverston have reported bare shelves in Co-op stores after the chain was hit by a cyber attack that stole personal data from a 'significant number' of customers. The major retailer faced ...

Principal town crier Jane Smith will lead more than 300 colleagues across the UK and the Commonwealth in a VE Day proclamation. Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the day ...

Spurs striker Dom Solanke revealed his biggest frustration with modern football is the lack of freedom given to wingers.

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III was spotted over Thirlmere by photographer Jonny Gios. The large, four-engine military transport aircraft was designed for long-range, heavy-lift strategic airlift. It ...