There have long been rumours that China is planning to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, but the research by the Middlebury team is the first to confirm that China is working on a ...

England’s white-ball captain blazed six sixes – muscling one on to the roof of the Three Ws stand – and eight fours.

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admits he is under no illusions as to how difficult the job will be but is ready for the challenge. The 39-year-old signed off at Sporting Lisbon with a 4-2 ...

President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border tsar” in his incoming administration. “I am pleased to announce ...

THE largest provider of waste disposal services in Cumbria has acquired Derwent Recycling in Workington . Cumbria Waste Group (CWG) says the acquisition forms its 'growth plan to strengthen its base ...

PLANS have been put forward to change the use of a former university building into a house in Carlisle . The plans to turn the Grade II Stanwix House into a four-bedroom (plus) home have been put ...

A new pet bereavement support service has been launched in Carlisle . The service has been launched by Elaine Richmond, a local animal lover who also owns the pet service business Walkies with Elaine ...

In a bid to celebrate local coffee shops in North and West Cumbria, the News & Star has launched its new competition which will crown the county's 'Best Coffee Shop 2024'. As part of the competition, ...

PLANS to convert a listed barn into holiday accommodation in the Carlisle area have been lodged with Cumberland Council’s planning department.

Morgan Kasiera is set to perform a DJ set in his home city of Carlisle next month. Having just made his Creamfields debut and spent a season in Ibiza, the popular DJ he is fully geared up to bring you ...

A national Parkinson’s disease charity is offering up to £3,000 in grant funding for any communities with a connection to the condition ...