3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (357+ words) A recently closed west Cumbria pub has been put on the market for £495,000 just weeks after its operators announced they would not renew their lease. Brewery House, on Main Road in High Harrington, has been listed for sale by commercial…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (963+ words) A WORKINGTON couple who had to cancel their wedding after the bride fell ill on her hen party have finally had their happily ever after. Kirkland Church of England School teacher Katie Ritchie (formerly Sloan) and Kieran Ritchie, a construction…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (128+ words) News & Star Carlisle bakery Whytes makes News & Star competition finals WHYTES: Bakery and Kitchen in Carlisle has secured its place in the final of the News & Star’s Best Bakery competition 2026. Based at 11-13 Carlyle’s Court on Fisher Street, the independent bakery…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (356+ words) A SUPERNATURAL thriller set in Cumbria has received five-star international acclaim. Mac Versus Monsters: The Cumbria Chronicles, written by Cumbrian author and digital artist Simon McCall, earned the glowing review from global book review platform Readers’ Favorite. The 291-page anthology…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (474+ words) A WIGTON bakery which makes almost all of its food on site has been named among the finalists in the News & Star’s Best Bakery competition 2026. CJ’s Bakery, owned by Diane Creighton, has been serving customers under Diane's supervision since 2018 and…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (316+ words) Reviewers have hailed The Moon & Sixpence Coffeehouse as the best spot in Cockermouth for a coffee break, with many praising its cakes, atmosphere and what some describe as the town's finest coffee. Located at 29 Main Street in the heart of…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (223+ words) A UK travel company has ceased trading, with all holiday packages cancelled. Golf Villa Rentals Ltd specialised in golf holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and the United States. The company ceased trading on August 18, 2026, according to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (437+ words) Dog lovers can enjoy a day out at some of the most scenic spots in the Lake District. The National Trust has labelled four of its Lake District destinations among the most welcoming for dogs and their owners, with each…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (336+ words) A POPULAR Indian bar and restaurant in Carlisle has celebrated its second year in business. Zurri, which is located on Carleton Road, officially opened on August 16, 2024. To mark the second birthday, Zurri's owner, Koyes 'Kaz' Uddin, held a special celebration…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (477+ words) This year marks the 150th anniversary of the first passenger train on one of Britain’s most famous railway lines, the Settle-Carlisle Railway, in 1876. The occasion is being marked with community events, exhibitions, walks, heritage activities and special train services along the…...