Chippy Bank is the top spot for a tasty takeaway treat with a 4.6-star rating from 554 reviews on Google at the time of writing. One customer shared on Google Reviews: "From a truly warm welcome, to ...

The date has been set as a 'much loved' scarecrow festival in south Cumbria prepares for its return in 2026. This year's event at Ford Park is due to run between March 31 and April 13, boasting a ...

A CUMBRIAN man has issued a powerful message to drug users after he managed to overcome his addiction to ketamine.

SOME TripAdvisor users have swapped serene snapshots of Windermere for sharply worded, unintentionally comic reviews of the lake and town.

A multi-generational pantomime dating back two decades has shown no signs of slowing down after it returned to south Cumbria. This year's edition of the Crosthwaite Panto, telling the story of 'Jack ...

A DRIVER who served a custodial sentence for motoring offences has once again been banned from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.

A FARM shop near Coniston is opening its doors for longer than ever following a period of success over Christmas.

THE COMMUNITY of Keswick has reacted to news that the Lake District town has been named among the top '11 coolest places to live in the UK'.

Mark Knagg died on Tuesday, January 20, having spent decades inspiring up-and-coming swimmers in south Cumbria.

The chief executive of United Utilities was paid more than £1.25 million in the 2024/25 financial year, the News & Star can reveal.

Whitesykes Garden Centre of Longtown delivers a relaxed but considered experience without the formality of a traditional hotel setting. Priced at £18.99 for two people, this afternoon tea offers good ...

A mid-terraced home with views across Glebe Park towards Windermere is listed for £550,000 in Bowness. Located in what is described as a “highly sought after position” in the Lake District, the ...