The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday.

Some 803 people made the dangerous journey in 13 dinghies from northern France, starting overnight on Friday and into Saturday.

Some 803 people made the dangerous journey in 13 dinghies from northern France, starting overnight on Friday and into Saturday.

The evening also marked the final time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman co-hosted the live weekend show together.

A new UK driving test change is now in force with the aim of 'helping reduce collisions and save lives' according to the Minister for Roads and Buses ...

CUMBRIA Police have announced the location of their speed camera vans today, Sunday, December 21. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Today our Road Safety Camera vans will be operating ...

Find out why people are being warned to avoid drying towels on radiators, such as mould growth and serious health issues, according to these experts.

A MAN who stole his son’s car from a garage and then scrapped it for cash has been convicted of burglary and fraud.

Meet the 'Bug Kittens' - four adorable babies named Cricket, Firefly, Bumble, and Junebug. These nine-week-old kittens are currently being cared for by Animal Concern Cumbria. The animal charity said: ...

The plea comes from Primary Care Services North Cumbria following continued reports of abuse and threatening behaviour towards GP staff in recent weeks. A spokesperson for Primary Care Services North ...

A 'LARGE' commercial office building in Cumbria, opened by the king, has sold at auction for just shy of a quarter of a million pounds.

On Saturday, March 28, The Shap Mountaineer, pulled by the iconic 60163 Tornado, will depart from Birmingham and travel to Carlisle. The heritage railway experience offers a day out in one of ...