Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960. A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet from one of his mother’s coats and a Ping-Pong ball cut in half, according to ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Two new parish councillors have been elected in Seascale following a by-election. Jane Louise Coltman and Zoe O'Hanlon were both elected to the parish council as independents after the election, which ...

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 ...

A WELL-known former serviceman and village postman is following in his father’s footsteps as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

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 ...

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

Energy bills will fall by xxx, as Ofgem announced a decrease to the energy price cap, but prices are still 65 per cent higher than five years ago ...

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 ...

Work has restarted on the creation of around 400 metres of new two metre wide access paths near Cummersdale village, Carlisle.