Research has revealed that Cumbria had the highest proportion of hot work fires in the country in 2024/25.

THE rise in ketamine and drug poisoning deaths is a ‘growing worry’ for police in Cumbria. Crimestoppers have called for the public’s support in tackling ketamine drug dealing in the county. The ...

The opening two stages of the 2027 Tour de France take in Carlisle and the Lake District.

The Northern Lights could return tonight in Cumbria - here are five of the best spots to see them and tips for taking photos, plus the weather forecast.

Newly-established development firm Solway Community Power Company has selected the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor for deployment in West Cumbria, England. Earlier this week, it was announced that ...

A Cumbrian MP has accused the government of believing that the North of England ‘stops at the M62’ after Cumbria was snubbed in a major transport plan for the north.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...