The aunt of Raneem Oudeh, who was killed by her ex-partner, says her niece was ‘not heard until she lost her life’.

British adventurer Hamish Harding and father and son Shahzada and Suleman Dawood were among the five people who died on the sub.

Israel has launched a series of attacks in southern Lebanon, saying it struck hundreds of rocket launchers and other Hezbollah infrastructure. The army claimed the launchers were about to be used “in ...

FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at how Cumbrians have embraced all things fantasy. On September 22, it is Hobbit Day as a reference to the birthday of the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo ...

The Cumbria Clock company, which has maintained and repaired some of the most famous clocks in the country, including Big Ben, has been granted permission to convert the former Stoneraise Quarry ...

BEAUTY salon enthusiasts are urged to nominate their favourite salon for the News & Star's 'Best Beauty Salon 2024' award.

On Saturday, September 21, at 2pm members of the public are invited to attend the service to mark the 30th anniversary of the first ordination of women to the priesthood. Due to the service taking ...

A HISTORY buff and owner of a Carlisle bookshop is on the verge of publishing his fourth book, a deep-dive into the history of Swan Hunter Shipbuilders. Robert Turnbull, who runs Reiver Reads in ...

A popular canary show is set to return to Low Hesket, on the outskirts of Carlisle. The Cumbria Border and Fife Fancy Canary Club will host its annual event on Sunday, December 8. The show, which ...

Aspire Academy Cumbria announced its construction training programme, aimed at providing employment opportunities for young people. It recognises that only some young people thrive when in traditional ...

A WOMAN with a history of drug use died after taking pain relief medication following a recent assault, an inquest heard. Lesley Little, 54, was discovered dead at her home in Carlisle on May 4 after ...

A BANNED motorist who reversed down a road at speed in the dark to evade police has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Officers received information that Bobby Irving, 40, a disqualified driver, ...