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Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.
Gareth Bale reveals investment group’s ‘brand new offer’ to buy Cardiff
Gareth Bale has revealed the investment group he is working with has tabled a new offer to take full control of Cardiff. Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Bale, 35, believes he is the right person ...
Banned driver stopped on A66 at Stainmore had 13kg of cannabis
A BANNED motorist whose car was stopped on the A66 at North Stainmore by the police was transporting 13kg of cannabis.
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in May – ONS
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.
BBC tells Gregg Wallace 'you will not change' amid sacking
According to reports, the BBC has told Greg Wallace that they don't believe he'll change his behaviour. In a scathing letter from compliance boss Claire Powell, it has been alleged that Wallace ...
Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031
The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.
Lake District swimmer says new parking rules exclude nearby locals
A wild swimmer from south Cumbria says new parking restrictions introduced by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) are penalising locals who live just outside the boundary.
A look at Cumbria's love of board games on World Chess Day
Most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of the game. Chess is one of the ...
Brampton school students perform at Disneyland Paris
A school in Brampton has said that it is 'proud' after its students performed at Disneyland Paris. Performing arts students from William Howard School performed at the world-renowned Disney theme park ...
Inquest opened into student, 21, who drowned in Ullswater
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a student who drowned at an area well-known for diving in the Lake District. Joshan Tai Daljit Carr, 21, died on March 21, 2025, after entering Ullswater ...
Fellview Primary School receives 'fantastic' Ofsted report
Although the education watchdog no longer provides an overall effectiveness judgement after inspecting state-funded schools, the report found that Fellview Primary School was 'good' in a number of key ...
Lake District: Ravenglass station hit with planned power cut
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Company have been informed by Electricity North West that there will be a planned power cut affecting Ravenglass station on Monday July 14. The station will be without ...