Pope Francis has died, Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell has announced. The senior official said on Monday: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the ...

Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs.

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Keswick Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) were called out to two incidents on Good Friday, including a daring dog rescue.

A number of MPs and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing Parliament when he visits the UK. The US president has suggested Buckingham Palace is “setting a date for September ...

Actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The award-winning star, 68, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and ...

Charlotte Jordan's final Corrie scenes have been filmed and she "burst into tears" after finishing filming her exit.

Prison officers are asking for electric stun guns to be allowed in the UK's most dangerous prisons after an attack injured four officers in April.

Amanda Holden is asking viewers “not to judge” as “everybody should have a second chance” ahead of her new Netflix show that helps couples whose relationships have been wrecked by cheating. The ...

A missing person search using MRMap found lots of rubbish below the 'Priest’s Hole', a frequently visited site near Glenridding.

A charming 17th Century farmhouse, with a coveted position in the Lake District, is for sale. Pasture Lane Farm presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Cumbrian history. This traditional home ...

In a bid to celebrate local produce in North and West Cumbria, the News & Star has launched its new competition which will crown the ...