One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has struck Russia’s far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central ...

It was confirmed in April that the 50m breaststroke would be one of three disciplines added for the Games in three years’ time.

The group also revealed that it was about halfway through its efforts to save 1.5 billion US billion (£1.1 billion) worth of yearly costs.

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal ...

MOUNTAIN Rescue Teams were called to assist a walker who fell in the Lake District. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team to support them with a walker who had ...

Santander UK revealed more than 2,000 roles have been cut amid an ongoing cost-saving overhaul as it reported a drop in half-year profits.

YouTube is now the second most-watched media service in the UK behind the BBC and ahead of ITV, according to an annual Ofcom ...

The Montagu’s harriers were first seen at the now secret location in May, with the RSPB working with the farmer who owned the land to protect them.

The Prime Minister said the UK could take the step of recognising Palestine’s statehood in September, if Israel does not meet ...

The Taylor family from Crooklands in Cumbria will take on the challenge from Thursday, August 28, to Saturday, August 30, as part of 'Iron Will 2025.' The long-distance triathlon in Portinscale ...

A date has been set to determine the license of an Ulverston restaurant after officers found faulty CCTV, poor record keeping and illegal staff.

The chief executive of Westmorland and Furness Council is set to retire at the end of the year. Sam Plum will step down after 33 years in local government, including the past six years in Cumbria and ...