A so-called ‘Pink Moon’ will be spotted over the skies of the UK this week - NASA have confirmed. But what is the 'Pink Moon' and how can you see it? Here's everything you need to know. What is a Pink Moon? In recent years,
Authorities in the Lake District have issued a warning after it emerged holiday lets are still being advertised. Cumbria police, the National Park Authority, Cumbria Tourism, local business owners and the voluntary sector have come together to plead
Engineers will be working overnight to restore broadband to thousands of homes in West Cumbria. People in the Maryport, Flimby and Workington areas have been affected by the outage since around 10.30pm last night. While some households are due
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West in Manchester will be equipped and staffed to receive up to 750 coronavirus patients from across the region within the next week, say health bosses. The temporary hospital at Manchester Central conference centre
Fuel prices have sunk to their lowest level in up to three-and-a-half years, new figures show. The average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts is £1.10 and £1.17 respectively, according to government data. In the past week,
People forced to work from home because of the coronavirus crisis are drinking more alcohol, eating less healthier food and having problems sleeping, a new study suggests. A survey of 500 workers by the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) also
A further 10 people have died of coronavirus at Cumbria's two NHS hospital trusts. The total number of people to have died at hospitals run by the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - which runs the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle
Boris Johnson is "stable" after spending the night in intensive care following his coronavirus symptoms worsening, Downing Street has said. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said he had been receiving "standard oxygen treatment" but had not
Firefighters were called to action when a veranda was set alight. Two crews attended the outbuilding fire on Hinnings Road, Distington just after 10pm last night. A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two Fire Engines were mobilised
RESIDENTS from outside of Cumbria have been caught trying to enter the Lake District for a walk. Cumbria Roads Police stopped a car from Widnes, Cheshire before entering the Lakes. In a tweet they said: "From Widness/Cheshire to Buttermere/Cumbria
The managing director of a West Cumbrian firm says he is one of thousands of people forgotten by the Government during the Covid-19 crisis. Lee Grears, who runs Responsive Ltd, has been forced to close two of his three businesses and furlough six
ANOTHER town has joined the mission to support residents through the coronavirus pandemic. Aspatria are in the process of setting up a support group to help those who are elderly, vulnerable or self-isolating but in need of help. The group is
CUMBRIA’S Assistant Chief Constable is pleading with people to stay at home after officers found adverts for 300 Lake District homes to rent this week. The warning came as another five people were confirmed dead due to coronavirus at Cumbria’s two
A health and safety expert has raised questions about the clarity of Government advice on essential construction work as employees are warned they could face action if they do not protect workers' health during the coronavirus outbreak. The Health
Michael Gove is self-isolating after a family member displayed symptoms of Covid-19. It is understood that Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is self isolating. He is not said to be showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus
Ministers have insisted the business of government will carry on after Boris Johnson was admitted to intensive care following a worsening of his coronavirus symptoms. The Prime Minister was transferred to the intensive care unit at St Thomas' Hospital
Police have revealed the reason why hundreds of homes in West Cumbria have been left with no broadband. Homes in the Maryport area have been left with no internet since around 10.30pm last night. It was initially reported the damage had been
China said it has recorded no deaths from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The country gave rise to the global pandemic and has suffered 3,331 deaths and 81,740 cases of Covid-19. Authorities said in their daily update on Tuesday that there
Aged care organisations have warned that elderly people across the nation are being pressured into signing "Do not resuscitate" (DNR) forms. Following a string of incidents in recent weeks, elderly care charities including Age UK and Independent
The Prime Minister is "extremely sick" - with many coronavirus patients who need intensive care requiring invasive ventilation, an expert has said. Boris Johnson was moved to the critical unit at St Thomas' Hospital on Monday evening as part of
The Covid-19 pandemic has left hundreds of tourism businesses across all six of Cumbria’s districts scrambling for information about the support available on how to protect cash flow. Since government measures have resulted in many businesses being
COPELAND council is informing residents of its Bank Holiday weekend arrangements for refuse collection. Household recycling and waste collections scheduled on April 10 (Good Friday) will be collected as normal. All collections scheduled for the
One company in Workington is making it easier for people to get goods by providing a quick and direct delivery service. Quick Shop, based in Derwent Drive, Workington, are offering an online grocery delivery service of essentials to customers.
The fitness guru speaks to Liz Connor about the viral success of his online P.E lessons and his ambition to get kids moving through uncertain times. "You know you've made it when Louis Theroux does your workout," laughs Joe Wicks, the curly-haired
Connecting people through the coronavirus outbreak has become vital and a new service has just been launched to help send messages to loved ones. While visiting has been suspended on inpatient wards across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation
