The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, providing a solid mandate for his economic revival program. Mr Dissanayake’s National ...

A £4 million waterside property in the Lake District is up for grabs in a new prize draw. The luxurious house, which boasts stunning views of Coniston Water, its own spa, and a private jetty, is part ...

A hugely important Cumbrian charity has marked 10 years of saving lives with an anniversary gala, raising over £6,000 in the process.

The Beacon in Whitehaven will be hosting a Pet Encounters event on Saturday, December 14. An allergy warning is in place as there will be animals with fur including rabbits, hares, gerbils, and ...

Dogs Trust Cumbria has issued an urgent appeal for foster carers. The UK's largest dog welfare charity says the number of active carers in the county is at an all-time low. Despite not having a ...

Mr Dissanayake was elected president in September in a rejection of traditional political parties that have governed the island nation.

Tickets are now available for the upcoming Taste Cumbria Comedy Night. The event is part of the Taste Cumbria Christmas festival, which will be held in Cockermouth on December 7 and 8. It's scheduled ...

The council has launched a programme offering activities and meals for children during the Christmas holidays.

The annual gathering brings together countries and members that jointly account for almost two-thirds of global GDP.

A new competition backed by popular Radio DJ Ken Bruce will see one lucky winner claim a £4 million Lake District home alongside £250,000 in ...

Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras late on Thursday local time and threatened to dump torrential rains across parts of Central America and southern Mexico.