Carlisle6 hrs agoYouth anti-social behaviour led to dispersal orderThe order was put in place from Saturday evening until Sunday morning, Cumbria Police confirms.6 hrs ago4 days agoStudent nurse with prosthetics aims to help othersOlivia Story, 22, says she wants to help people in the same way she has been supported by the NHS.4 days ago4 days agoMayor presented with new robe from star dresserLee Paton, who has dressed Lady Gaga, creates the ceremonial robe for the mayor of Carlisle.4 days ago5 days agoCould Carlisle be the next UK City of Culture?Cumberland Council has submitted an expression of interest for the 2029 programme.5 days ago6 days agoResidents praise Carlisle's City of Culture bidThe move follows Kendal's bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028. 6 days ago15 Feb 2026Historic drinking fountain returns homeLawson's Monument, moved almost a century ago, is reinstalled as part of a regeneration scheme. 15 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Teacher shaves head to support pupil with cancerKingmoor Junior School teacher Mr Marsh and Year 5 pupil Arlo show their support for Skye.14 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Where to find half-term family funActivities at libraries and visitor attractions will keep children entertained during the holiday.14 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Rescue teams separate on £1.8m new base planPenrith Mountain Rescue team say splitting schemes will make the project quicker and cheaper.13 Feb 2026...
![An artist's impression of the rescue centre. It is a long, two-storey, orange building. A sign on the front reads: "Penrith Mountain Rescue [and] COMRU." There are tall doors and a line of windows on both floors. It sits in a white and red stone courtyard surrounded by trees.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/6281/live/31679930-ff34-11ef-8bc4-0f1da5ca8de4.jpg.webp)
