Newly translated runes shed ‘compelling’ new light on who owned Galloway Hoard
A newly translated runic inscription has shed “compelling” new light on who might have owned the Galloway Hoard, experts have announced. The Viking Age hoard, which contains more than 5kg of gold, ...
A look at Cumbria's fascination with science
FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at science. This month it is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a UN Day to encourage women and girls to fully participate in science, ...
Gen2 launches flexible higher technical qualifications
In a move to make education more accessible and adaptable, Gen2 has adopted the new approach to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), which is ...
Carlisle's Matty McLeish claims victory for GB Muay Thai in Spain
CARLISLE's rising Muay Thai star Matty McLeish claimed victory for Great Britain as part of a four-man team competing in Spain.
NJ's Cafe, Carlisle celebrating second anniversary
A cafe owned by a Carlisle mother and daughter-duo is celebrating its second anniversary. NJ's Cafe, which is located in the South Carlisle Healthcare building on Locke Road and owned by mother and ...
Aretha's Lounge Bar in Carlisle celebrates 'amazing' first year
Aretha’s Lounge Bar, named after the Queen of Soul, debuted on Warwick Road last February, taking over the former home of bar Lux. The venue has been brought to the city by owner Carl Tait, a DJ and ...
196 babies born at Whitehaven and Carlisle hospitals in January
Almost 200 babies were born at north Cumbrian hospitals in January. North Cumbria Integrated Care has congratulated the new parents and carers of the 196 babies born at the Cumberland Infirmary and ...
Want to be in a film? Carlisle production needs extras
A new film shooting in Carlisle is on the lookout for extras – and you don’t need acting experience to get involved.
Cumbrians join London protest for jailed Just Stop Oil activists
Cumbrians joined activists outside the Royal Courts of Justice last week to show their support for 16 people imprisoned for protesting.
Our Lady & St Michael's Church, Workington give update on fundraising
A WORKINGTON church has raised over £30,000 as part of a restoration project to save a vital piece of Workington history.
Booths Supermarkets wins at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2025
Booths has been recognised with an Outstanding Contribution Award at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2025. The event, held on February 4 at The Dorchester Hotel in London, celebrated supermarkets and ...
Over 200 crimes committed in Carlisle in November 2024
OVER 200 crimes were committed in Carlisle in November 2024, the latest figures show. 234 crimes were recorded in the city in November, according to official police data. 85 of these crimes were for ...