Kirkby Lonsdale2 Apr 2026Where in Cumbria is bidding for Town of Culture?Barrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ulverston and Kendal submit bids to become the inaugural Town of Culture.2 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Hopes festival legacy will aid Town of Culture bidUlverston joins Cumbrian locations Barrow, Kendal, and Kirkby Lonsdale in bidding for the £3m prize.30 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizHow much do you remember about the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria?22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Tens of thousands of trees handed out to residentsWestmorland and Furness Council wants to plant one new tree per resident living there.22 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizHow much do you remember about the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria?15 Mar 202611 Mar 2026More Cumbrian bids for Town of Culture 2028Market town Kirkby Lonsdale enters for a chance to win £3m in prize money.11 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Round of a-paws for rescue dog's howliday welcomeSkye has become a firm favourite with guests since being rescued two years ago, her owner says.27 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Beauty spot fully reopens after four yearsA team proves there was no "significant" movement of the footpath to Ruskin's View in Cumbria.13 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Family wants action after runner electrocutedThe family of Harry Oates, who died in 2023, says organisations are "hiding behind process".10 Feb 2026...