New figures show that there were no asylum seekers housed in hotels in the Cumberland Council area as of March and June this year.

Dating to 1894, Penrith briefly became ‘Penrith Town’ in 2007, before a merger with Penrith United saw reversion to ‘Penrith’.

The memoir of Virginia Giuffre is expected to put a spotlight back on the Duke of York when it releases in October. The book, titled Nobody’s Girl, is described on the Penguin Publishing House website ...

A corgi named Amigo, sporting a factory-themed costume complete with two tiny chimneys and “Fur Factory” lettering, was named ...

Sightings of great white sharks are on the rise in the waters off the north-east coast of the United States – an area where ...

Two-thirds (66%) of electric vehicle (EV) drivers have had to wait more than 10 minutes at a public charging station for an available device, a new survey suggests. Direct Line Motor Insurance, which ...

Some 70% of UK consumers have received a scam message that appeared to come from a trusted source such as a delivery company, bank or government body, according to a survey. More than half of those ...

A series of nationwide strikes by bus drivers is being threatened in disputes over pay and conditions. Around 7,500 members of Unite are either striking or balloting to take industrial action in areas ...

The issue is top of voters’ concerns but there is little support for Sir Keir Starmer’s approach, a poll has suggested.

Thousands of pensioners have claimed back more than £10,000 after being overcharged tax on their pension withdrawals, new analysis shows. A handful of people in the UK were given a refund worth more ...

Party vibes are set to intensify on Monday as revellers flock to the Notting Hill Carnival for its final day. Colourful ...