On VE Day itself – Thursday 8 May – Sam Plum, the council’s Chief Executive, and Linda Jones, Armed Forces Lead Officer, attended a civic service of thanksgiving at St James’ Church in Barrow. As ...

As Councillor Graham Scrogham's time in the role comes to an end, he presented cheques to his two chosen charities.

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A manuscript thought to be part of an unofficial copy of the Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine artifact from British history. The incredible relic, thought to be worth millions of pounds, is ...

The threat of severe weather in Chicago delayed a Beyonce concert by about two hours on Thursday at Soldier Field.

A LOVESTRUCK couple whose wedding plans were thrown into turmoil by the sudden closure of a Kendal wedding venue have celebrated their ...

A unique culinary business opportunity has sprung up in the Lake District, with a 'landmark' hotel looking for new management.

The horticulturalist said his first garden at the RHS show had been a ‘humbling’ experience and defended the use of plants that could harm dogs.

The Prime Minister said he and European allies spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump on Friday to begin “closely aligning” a response to Russia’s “unacceptable” position in ...

The Independent Office for Police Conduct launched an investigation after a man was shot in Huyton, near Liverpool, on Wednesday.

Macclesfield's Danny Elliott was left feeling on cloud nine after being named the Step 3&4 Player of the Year at the National Game Awards ...

A WOMAN was helped by people staying at a Lake District youth centre, after dislocating her knee replacement whilst walking down a fell back to ...