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Carlisle house for sale for over three quarters of a million
A FOUR-bedroomed house in North Cumbria has gone on the market for over three-quarters of a million. The house, which is situated in Brunstock, Carlisle, is now on the market for £765,000. Along with ...
Muncaster Castle employee recognised with Unsung Hero award
An employee at Muncaster Castle has been recognised with an Unsung Hero award. Hannah Clapp won the award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 finals. Her hard work and behind-the-scenes ...
Upgrades to Energy Coast train line 'crucial' for Cumbria
An upgrade to the Energy Coast train line is ‘critical’ to ‘success’ in Cumbria, according to a local MP ahead of the government’s spending review. Cumbrian MPs have called for a ‘major upgrade’ of ...
Energy Coast UTC students gain international work experience
Workington students have taken part in work placements in Italy and Cyprus. Year 12 students from Energy Coast UTC secured the placements as part of an international work experience programme designed ...
MP raises concerns over 'loophole' in delivery riders' contracts
Carlisle MP Julie Minns, has raised concerns about registered delivery riders subcontracting work out to people potentially working illegally.
PSCM receives gift from Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria, has received funding from the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust, administered by the Genesis Research Trust, founded by ...
'Great' progress on Carlisle Southern Link road as closures planned
Great progress’ is being made on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) according to Cumberland Council as a new series of road closures ...
Penrith Salvation Army appeals for more volunteers
The Salvation Army in Penrith is appealing for volunteers. The church and community centre on Hunter Lane is urging more people to help with its weekly community programme as demand for support ...
Carlisle: Tullie museum set to host Prism 2025 exhibition
Prism 2025, taking place at Tullie from July 7 to July 13, will fill the museum’s newly refurbished entrance, foyer, garden, lecture theatre and City Hall Studio with large-scale paintings, digital ...
Nenthead village to celebrate 200th with weekend-long event
The Cumbrian village of Nenthead is set to celebrate its 200th anniversary. A weekend-long event, named Nenthead200, will take place on August 23 and August 24. The North Pennines National Landscape ...
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce appoints two new board members
Two new members have been added to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's board of directors. The chamber has announced that Mark Ebdon and Richard Rankin have taken their positions on the board. Mr Ebdon is ...