The north east’s directly elected mayor has called for regional leaders to run Northern train across the north of England.

Cumbria’s stunning scenery and fascinating history continues to bring in visitors on historic rail tours as the county prepares to host ...

The 17-year-old consolidated his status as the biggest star in the game by winning the World Championship on Friday night.

Police confirmed they were supporting the family of Edward Pettifer, 31, of Chelsea, who was killed in the attack in Bourbon Street.

A couple of bus routes have been effected. Due to the icy conditions on the roads, Stagecoach are currently unable to run their regular service. Cumbria Road Watch has been informed that the 554 ...

Snow and ice are expected to cause disruptions across Cumbria this weekend. There are two weather warnings currently in place for this weekend, according to the Met Office. Snow is expected to lead to ...

Colin Firth portrays Dr Jim Swire in a new TV series about his fight for justice after the death of his daughter Flora.

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died aged 116, officials said. Ms Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo ...

Six days of funeral observances for Jimmy Carter are due to begin in Georgia, where the former US president died on December 29 at the age of 100. The first events reflect Mr Carter’s climb up the ...

A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place from 12pm on Saturday until 9am on Monday and covers most of England and Wales ...

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow and ice across large parts of the UK, including Cumbria. Cumbria could see at least 3cm of snow, with some high-up areas expected to see ...

The most recent zoo residents to move on to new pastures are the tortoises who have gone to the National Centre for Reptile Welfare in Kent alongside Boa Constrictor Crusher. (Image: Safari Zoo) The ...