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AccringtonLancashire Live4h ago

Plans submitted to turn prominent Accrington building into a block of flats

The bank closed in 2025

CarlisleNews & Star (Carlisle)4h ago

Police called to city street fight found man with a pair of scissors in his pocket

Carlisle man Michael Kenney, 62, admitted possessing scissors in public after June 8 reports of fighting. He received a 12-month community order.

KendalWestmorland Gazette4h ago

"I'm hoping for a local audience": Jennifer Potter ahead of Kendal Mountain Festival

Ambleside writer Jennifer Potter discusses Kurt Schwitters and her Cumbria-set book Looking for Mr Schwitters at Kendal Mountain Festival on November 22.

KendalWestmorland Gazette4h ago

Residents say staff are ‘really kind’ as care home rated good

A Kendal care home for people with learning disabilities and autism has retained its overall good rating following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

WindermereWestmorland Gazette4h ago

Inside £1m Windermere home with Jacuzzi bath and countryside views

An "impressive" Lake District home with a Jacuzzi bath and solar panels has gone on the market for more than £1,000,000.

WindermereWestmorland Gazette4h ago

Seven homes approved at former school despite objections

Plans for seven new homes at the former St Anne's Elleray School site in Windermere have been approved by the Lake District National Park Authority despite objections from Windermere and Bowness Town

Cumbria law firm's new Carlisle site part of 'long-term growth plans' in Cumbria

A law firm has opened a new office in Carlisle to support its long-term growth plans in Cumbria.

Much-loved independent shop expands into bigger ‘treasure-filled’ new home

Independent shop The Mush Room reopens in a bigger, cosier Carlisle Market Hall unit on October 14, offering handmade gifts, art and quirky treasures.

Artisan market returns this weekend with more than 35 small businesses

Quirky Eclectica artisan market returns to Carlisle city centre on October 17, featuring 35+ local businesses, handmade crafts, food and free entry.

Four of 'the heaviest' metal tribute bands to perform under one roof

Four metal tribute bands, including Self Revolution, will perform Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Machine Head and Lamb of God hits at Carlisle’s Brickyard on October 17.

New Carlisle film club to showcase LGBTQ+ cinema from around the world

A new film club is bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the big screen.

City swimming pool to end public swims - after just three people on average attend

Public swimming sessions at Trinity Leisure Centre in Carlisle are set to be withdrawn next month after attendance levels fell to an average of just two to three swimmers per session.

Appeal allowed for historic Carlisle pub to become Chinese restaurant

An appeal against a decision by Cumberland Council to refuse planning permission to change the use of a Carlisle pub into a Chinese restaurant has been allowed.

Haulage firm loses licence after HGV checks reveal 90 overspeed warnings

A haulage firm has lost its operating licence after HGV checks at Todhills near Carlisle revealed vehicle defects and 90 overspeed warnings in 28 days.

A Wigan fridge engineer proves himself to be world class in the skills equivalent of the Olympic Games

A Wigan fridge engineer proved to be too hot to handle as he fought off all competition to return from China with skills gold

WiganWigan Today5h ago

A Wigan borough man has been accused of committing child sex crimes four decades ago

It is alleged that a Wigan borough man indecently assaulted a boy when he himself was a teen four decades ago

WiganWigan Today5h ago

Gallery: Wigan Warriors' England stars prepare for Wales in Women's Rugby League World Cup opener

Seven Wigan Warriors players are set to feature for England in their Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Wales on Saturday

WiganWigan Today14h ago

Former Wigan Athletic, Manchester United and Preston North End man joins Doncaster Rovers

Former Wigan Athletic Golden Boot winner Will Keane has joined Doncaster Rovers

WiganWigan Today14h ago

SaleManchester Evening News14h ago

Dusk floors shoppers by reducing 'absolutely stunning' bedspread from £55 to £12 in autumn sale

'It looks amazing and washes and irons perfectly'

Former Scotland colleague backs Gary Caldwell to get it right at Wigan Athletic

Robert Snodgrass says his ‘heart goes out’ to former Scotland colleague Gary Caldwell after Wigan Athletic’s start to the season

BirkenheadWirral Globe18h ago

October half-term brings monster adventures and family fun to Vue

Vue Birkenhead’s October half-term line-up starts October 23, with Monster Mia, Wildwood, Shaun the Sheep and PAW Patrol films, plus £2.49 screenings.

Wigan's Rob Hodson is the Richardson Star of Darley!

Bryn flyer Rob Hodson left everyone trailing in his wake at Darley Moore Sports Centre

Haydock house turned into spooktacular Ghostbusters display

A family living near Wigan are raising money for a good cause by turning their home into a Halloween attraction with a Ghostbusters theme

Jail time for a Wigan 28-year-old who finally admitted to savagely attacking a woman

A custodial sentence is imposed on a man who causing a woman grievous bodily harm in Wigan

A Wigan domestic abuse survivor plans to open a charity shop to aid a cause close to her heart

A young woman is hosting charity events in Wigan to help victims of domestic abuse like herself

LancasterLancaster Guardian19h ago

Lancaster radiologist to take on cycle challenge to help buy x-ray unit

A retired radiologist from Lancaster is undertaking a cycling challenge to support a bid for vital hospital equipment abroad.

LancasterLancaster Guardian19h ago

40 pictures bring back memories of Lancaster theatre through the decades including local dance schools and drama groups

One of the oldest theatres in England, the Grand in Lancaster has been in near continuous use since it opened in 1782.

LancasterLancaster Guardian19h ago

Lancaster hairdresser is cut above the rest

A Lancaster hair salon is all ears when it comes to listening to and supporting clients.

LakesWestmorland Gazette19h ago

How to spend the perfect day in one of the UK's most scenic towns

From waterfalls and historic landmarks to independent cafés and lakeside views, Ambleside packs plenty into a day trip.

Gallery: Wigan Warriors stars in training with England ahead of Rugby League World Cup opener

Seven Wigan Warriors players are set to feature for England in their Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga on Saturday

WiganWigan Today19h ago

LancasterLancaster Guardian21h ago

Lancaster theatre performer launches new app with spotlight on amateur dramatics

A Lancaster amateur performer has turned her love of musical theatre into a new app designed to help audiences remember the shows that matter to them.

BirkenheadWirral Globe22h ago

Birkenhead's Central Hotel 'an eyesore' that should be torn down says councillor

AN abandoned Birkenhead hotel which “drags the area down” must be demolished, a Wirral councillor has argued. The “eyesore” Central Hotel is “an issue of mounting concern” due to persistent anti-soci

LancasterLancaster Guardian22h ago

City councillors kickstart action on Lancaster flooding

A group of city councillors have successfully lobbied for action in the wake of the flooding which caused havoc across much of Lancaster this summer.

LancasterLancaster Guardian23h ago

Lancaster family back hospital appeal as they bring six-month-old baby home for first time

A family from Lancaster whose baby daughter is finally home after months in hospital is supporting a bid for a new outdoor play area at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

LancasterLancaster Guardian23h ago

Lancaster businesses join forces to create perfect setting for special celebrations

Two Lancaster businesses are teaming up to offer a luxury private dining and decor experience for celebrations of up to 35 guests.

LancasterLancaster Guardian1d ago

Lancaster MP's baby loss plea after miscarriage

Lancaster MP Cat Smith has called for the NHS to extend the rules around baby loss certificates in England after her partner was not allowed to be named on theirs.

LancasterLancaster Guardian1d ago

Lancaster Lionesses 17 Stockton Rockets 41: Positives to be taken in defeat

Lancaster Lionesses were back in action last weekend.

LeylandLancashire Live1d ago

Car mounts kerb and hits three teenagers in Leyland horror crash

Police are asking the public to refrain from speculating about the incident online

ClitheroeLancashire Live1d ago

Family raise fears of 'delayed diagnosis' after Clitheroe woman's death

Joan died in hospital on July 26

WallaseyLiverpool Echo1d ago

Wallasey couple used to get their post 'like clockwork' but now that's all changed

The issue has taken its toll on the couple in recent months as they spend weeks without knowing when they will next get their post

StockportManchester Evening News1d ago

New twist in saga of Stockport dad fined when he went to shop at M&S

Tim Coates said he wanted to highlight what he sees as unfairness and ‘stop people falling into the same trap’.

WalkdenManchester Evening News1d ago

Police officer breaks down at Walkden fire-bombing inquest as she admits she 'carries guilt every day'

PC Gemma Quinn explained why she took the decision not to try and immediately arrest murderer Zak Bolland after Michelle Pearson rang 999 hours before the fatal attack

ManchesterManchester Evening News1d ago

The row over a Derbyshire tip that may have consequences for Greater Manchester

There are considerations to close a recycling centre on the border of Derbyshire and Greater Manchester

SalfordManchester Evening News1d ago

Inside Northern Care Alliance: 'I'm really concerned we're going to kill somebody'

SPECIAL REPORT: Two years after theatre staff warned they would "harm someone", former consultants and striking nurses at Salford Royal reveal how patient safety warnings were repeatedly dismissed - a

BurnleyBurnley Express1d ago

Burnley predicted XI to face Charlton Athletic amid rotation dilemma

How Burnley are predicted to line up against Charlton

AintreeLiverpool Echo1d ago

Aintree mum, 38, who was told she had ‘trapped wind’ given devastating diagnosis

Monkia Pollakova haD given birth just six weeks before, but feared something was seriously wrong

ChesterWirral Globe1d ago

Ellesmere Port man was 2.5 times the legal limit for drink when stopped by police

Chester Magistrates Court has banned an Ellesmere Port man from driving for nearly two years after he admitted drinking.

ChesterCheshire Live1d ago

Auction4Cars.com opens new site in Chester

It's become the firm's second site in the region

Ellesmere PortWirral Globe1d ago

Ellesmere Port man was 2.5 times the legal limit for drink when stopped by police

Chester Magistrates Court has banned an Ellesmere Port man from driving for nearly two years after he admitted drinking.

KendalWestmorland Gazette1d ago

Details confirmed for this year's Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Kendal

On November 8, the community will be coming together in remembrance with a church service and parade planned.

LakesWestmorland Gazette1d ago

19th century Ice House at hotel to become new lakeside café

A historic lakeside pavilion within the grounds of one of Bowness' best-known hotels is set to be transformed into a new café after planning permission was granted by the Lake District National Park A

MuncasterNW Evening Mail (Barrow)1d ago

An over 18's guide of where to go for Halloween this year

Discover Cumbria’s best adult Halloween events, from Muncaster Castle’s Scarecaster and ghost hunts to parties and Augill Castle’s Castle Conspiracy.

SedberghWestmorland Gazette1d ago

‘Shocked’ owner reports livestock being shot at by air rifle

Sedbergh livestock owner Brian Kirkby urges locals to stay alert after his animals’ stables were fired at with an air rifle on Saturday, October 10.

WindermereWestmorland Gazette1d ago

Inside the £1m Lake District cottage earning around £60,000 a year

A Lake District holiday cottage with views towards Windermere and an annual turnover of around £60,000 has been put up for sale for more than £1 million.

WooltonLiverpool Echo1d ago

Woolton couple celebrate 75 years of marriage after love story began in cardboard box factory

David and Marjorie Tilley are marking their platinum wedding anniversary after a love story that began in a cardboard box factory

LiverpoolLiverpool Echo1d ago

Liverpool hotel bosses want answers over new Andy Burnham 'tax' plan

Metro Mayors like Steve Rotheram could be given new powers to charge a levy on hotel stays in Liverpool

CarlisleNews & Star (Carlisle)1d ago

David Bowie tribute show coming to Carlisle Cathedral

A David Bowie tribute show is coming to Carlisle Cathedral.

AlstonNews & Star (Carlisle)1d ago

Drivers raise concerns over speeding tickets after limit cut to 30mph on city road

Drivers face speeding tickets on Dalston Road, Cummersdale, after the limit fell from 40mph to 30mph when Carlisle Southern Link Road opened on June 12.

BramptonNews & Star (Carlisle)1d ago

Northern Lights dazzle skies across Cumbria from Brampton to Whitehaven

Residents across Cumbria were treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over the weekend as the aurora borealis lit up the night sky.