The National Trust is planning to cut around 550 jobs as part of efforts to slash its wage bill after grappling with cost pressures including increased national insurance contributions. The ...

Forward Lauren Hemp feels England gained the respect they deserved after turning around their Women’s European Championship defence with a resounding group-stage victory over the Netherlands. The ...

A Russian drone barrage has targeted the centre of Kharkiv, injuring nine people and damaging a maternity hospital in Ukraine’s second-largest city. Mothers with newborns were being evacuated to a ...

Andy Farrell’s side tackle an AUNZ Invitational XV containing 17 Wallabies and All Blacks on Saturday morning.

A DRINK-driver who was more than twice the limit has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 20 months. Mohammed Alqahtani, 46, drove a black Citroen vehicle on Main Street in Cockermouth on ...

Cumbria is renowned for its community spirit, and the Caring for the Community Award recognises individuals who have put this spirit into action.

Paddy Power owner Flutter has taken complete ownership of US betting and gaming business FanDuel. The London-listed gambling giant said it has purchased the remaining 5% of FanDuel it did not own from ...

It is “shameful” that a bonfire topped with effigies of migrants in a boat was allowed to go ahead, Amnesty International has said. There has been widespread condemnation from politicians and church ...

A woman has pleaded not guilty to murdering a woman who was shot dead in South Wales. Joanne Penney, 40, was pronounced dead after suffering fatal injuries at an address in Talbot Green on March 9.

When Julie Camacho recruited Naqeeb she had her eyes set on plundering a major prize at York – but it was not the John Smith’s Cup.

A second water company has imposed a hosepipe ban as the ongoing dry weather and hot temperatures across England result in record-breaking water demand.

Neighbours has been axed for a third time, and there are a few months until fans will say goodbye again and watch the final episode.