Are you struggling for gift ideas this Christmas? We've rounded up eight fun and unique experiences in Cumbria to gift your loved ones this year.

A record 563 grey seals were counted at South Walney Nature Reserve near Barrow at the start of the year, using a drone. The colony has grown from fewer than 10 seals in the 1980s and 90s, with ...

A spokesperson for Cumberland Council said: "The deadline for nomination papers to be submitted for a potential election for a seat on Seascale Parish Council is 4pm on Tuesday, December 23. "A notice ...

Cumbria's police, fire and crime commissioner has asked the public to support an increase in council tax for fire services. PFCC David Allen has launched a public consultation for the 2026-27 budget, ...

Detective Superintendent Ian Hussey, who oversees Cumbria Police’s response to burglaries under Operation Themis, said: "We appreciate at this time of year everyone is busy, people are out socialising ...

Westmorland and Furness Council have held festive gatherings to honour veterans of the armed forces. Events took place across the region in Kendal, Penrith and Barrow. Veterans were welcomed by the ...

Submissions for the campaign close on January 4, 2026, and names are set to appear on the vehicles in spring 2026. The campaign is designed as a meaningful way to give which supports it's vital work ...

HMRC has reported an increase in the use of its app, with users logging in 136 million times over the past year—a 20 per cent increase compared ...

A Brampton-based woman has enjoyed 'special' celebrations as she turned 100. Eileen Bowman, who lives in Brampton but grew up on Plankey Mill Farm near Hexham, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, ...

These Cumbrian influencers have racked up hundreds of thousands of followers for posting content on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

A secondary school in Brampton has ended the Autumn term with a 'hilarious' staff pantomime. Students at William Howard School were treated to the staff panto on Friday, December 19, which saw 'Madame ...

Police have joined forces with wildlife experts to help raise awareness of wildlife crime and the illegal animal pet trade.