By the middle ages many fairs had developed as temporary markets. Some of the most famous were Champagne Fairs in France that would spread over which would spread over six towns for weeks at a time.

From Monday, April 28, patients needing to access the A&E at the Cumberland Infirmary arriving on foot or by car will need to come through the main front doors of the hospital and not the current A&E ...

A Cumbrian NHS trust has warned of the dangers of taking prescription medication without advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

A veterinary practice is taking to the road to provide free pet health checks and advice to owners around north Cumbria.

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is asking people to share their memories or photographs of VE Day celebrations in the county in 1945.

BRASS at the Castle will be returning to Cumbria this summer. Following the success of last year's debut, this year's event celebrates Cumbria's brass band tradition of grassroots music. The festival ...

Pop-up food festival ‘Eat Street’ is set to return to Whitehaven for two days over the May bank holiday weekend on May 3 and May 4.

Cumbrian chef, Daniel Winstanley, led a team of trainee chefs from his Lake District academy to serve up food, all cooked using the same outdoor products sold by Frilu. “We are delighted with the ...

A CUMBRIAN band will be performing at The Brickyard in Carlisle. Fat Dads will be performing at the Carlisle music venue on Friday, June 27. Tickets cost £13 and are available on the Fatsoma website.

More than 98 per cent of children starting primary school in September this year have been offered a place at their first choice of school.

The garage premises in Alston is offered for sale by private treaty, while the former Tyne Café and residential property is for sale by public auction at the former garage premises, Alston, on Tuesday ...

FARM, Deli or Butchers shop enthusiasts are urged to nominate their favourite for the News & Star's 'Best Farm, Deli or Butchers Shop ...