Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussions at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides.

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

The closure is set to last for four years, with a recent survey estimating a £10million reduction in profits for local businesses and farms, and the loss of 150 local jobs. Tebay Resident Charlotte ...

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July, Ofgem has confirmed. The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator’s new price cap – which sets the limit on how much firms ...

A DRINK driver has been ordered to complete unpaid hours in punishment for driving whilst he was nearly three times over the legal limit.

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “emboldening Hamas”, after the British Prime Minister joined the leaders of France and Canada in calling for a halt to Israel’s military offensive ...

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog has been assessed by the animal care team, they can be advertised for ...

Rookhow, a Quaker Meeting House in the Rusland Valley, will be marking the milestone with a special event on June 7.

Ruth Herbert Ruth left her home in Arnside on May 2 as she looks to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

With its epic scenery and incredible views, the Lake District was sure to star on a list of the UK’s best valley walks. New research by outdoor experts has revealed the top ten best routes in the ...

Nine men and a woman stand accused of carrying out — or aiding — the crime during the 2016 Paris Fashion Week.

In a video posted to Instagram stories, the 41-year-old offered his audience an apology ‘from the bottom of my heart’, and said he was ...