‘My Leonard Cohen’ at Rosehill Theatre
Following a sell-out run at the Sydney Opera House plus Edinburgh Fringe season in 2017, Stewart D’Arrietta and his band tour the UK with ‘My Leonard Cohen’ this summer, coming to Rosehill
Mike & The Mechanics announce Carlisle gig
Mike & The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide – announce their 2019 nationwide ‘Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour’.
Sports rehabilitation students keep athletes in UK’s ultimate endurance race on the road
For the runners they are an essential part of a gruelling challenge; for the students the athletes are an ideal opportunity to put into practice the skills taught as part of a leading sports rehabilitation course.
Borderlands Conference
Senior UK and Scottish government ministers will speak at the first Borderlands Conference at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries on Monday 18 June 2018.
Penrith Race for Life needs you
MEN and women in Penrith are being urged to help beat cancer sooner by volunteering at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
O2 will soon be launching 4G in Elterwater
O2, the mobile phone network, will soon be launching its 4G service in Elterwater. The successful implementation of the 4G network will allow its customers to experience a new level of high speed mobile
Local animal charity in need of votes to secure thousands in funding
Pets at Home is celebrating the anniversary of its VIP Club by making a share of £500,000 available to animal charities across the UK. Amongst those in the running for the funding is Oak Tree Animals’ Charity
The Cumberland launches UK’s first Apprentice Current Account
The Cumberland has today launched the first current account in the UK designed specifically for apprentices. The Freedom Apprentice Account has already gained the backing of local apprentices, employers and MPs
Defence Secretary announces massive £2.5bn investment in UK nuclear submarines
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today announced the Ministry of Defence is investing a massive £2.5 billion in boosting Britain’s submarine building projects.
Cumbrian NHS team launch national NHS70 parkrun celebrations with Dame Kelly Holmes
Cumbrian NHS staff and Carlisle parkrunners who suggested a national celebration of the 70th birthday of the NHS went running with Dame Kelly Holmes on Saturday
AMBLESIDE – Ten out of ten for marathon runners
THE largest number of runners yet set off today Friday (11 May) to tackle the same marathon every day for 10 days in an anti-clockwise direction around England’s longest lake, Windermere.
ONR to prosecute Sellafield Ltd
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified Sellafield Ltd of its intention to prosecute the company for offences under Section 2 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
Carlisle cancer survivor calls on women to sign up for Race for Life event
A CARLISLE cancer survivor is calling on women to join the fight against the disease by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as the popular fundraiser turns 21 this year
Smart Street paves the way for a smarter energy future
Electricity North West, the region’s network operator, has completed a pioneering £11.5 million project, which included trials in Wigton and Egremont
New guide opens doors for disabled visitors in the North West
A series of top accessible and inclusive attractions throughout the North West have been chosen to feature in an inspiring new guide to support people with diverse needs in enjoying a day out
More than 44,000 responses to future farming consultation
More than 44,000 responses have been received on the government’s proposals for the future for food, farming and the environment once we leave the EU
CancerCare wins £32,000 National Lottery Funding for Barrow and Furness
The votes are in and CancerCare has won £32,000 of National Lottery ‘People’s Projects’ funding for Barrow and Furness.
Carlisle MP chairs Family Business meeting on rural economy
As the Chair of the All Party Parliament Group for Family Business, John Stevenson MP, recently chaired a meeting in Parliament on the challenges and opportunities facing rural family business
H&H Reeds Printers Re-Stock the UK Woodlands
In 2017, as part of the Carbon Capture Programme, Penrith based H&H Reeds Printers (HHRP), along with the support of their customers, planted over 1.7 acres of native woodland
Major Livestock Industry Event scheduled for Carlisle
The Borderway Agri-Expo, hosted by Harrison & Hetherington and held at Borderway, Carlisle, Cumbria, will return in 2018 following on from the unprecedented success of the event in 2017