A WORLD-FAMOUS actor who is currently filming in the Lake District announced that the national park was one of his 'top three favourite places in the world'. Henry Cavill, perhaps best known for playing Superman, is filming the second series of
Northern rail has launched a search for the next generation of black, ethnic minority, female and younger employees. The rail operator says it wants to "improve diversity levels within its workforce" and plans to create 160 new roles. It hopes
A PENSIONER has become Britain's oldest person with Down's syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday - despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active
IT WAS a rare sight...set against the remote, beautiful pastoral landscape was a flock of unique, stunning sheep. Heads down, nibbling the sweet grass, the Black Wensleydales stood out against farmer, Alistair Strong’s flock of Dorsets, Texels and
Tributes have poured in for a beloved figure in the community. Big hearted David Peill, 82, has been fondly remembered as ‘a character’ after losing his hard fought battle with illness. His daughter Sue said: “My dad was Keswick born and bred
THIS fantastic photo of a stag was taken by Gazette Camera Club member David Cousins in the Shap Fells area. For more pictures like it, search for 'The Westmorland Gazette Camera Club' on Facebook.
Our guide to all the soap action week beginning Saturday, October 17 Neighbours are not good friends - EastEnders (BBC One) Stacey and Ruby start the week as enemies, but seem to patch things up after a trip down memory lane. However, Lily spoils
A cinema fearing closure has been forced to retract a special offer after an overwhelming response. Penrith’s Lonsdale Alhambra has been forced to reduce its opening times as it has had so few admissions. The normally popular cinema was offering
A 24-YEAR-OLD man says he gets stopped in the street almost daily and people try to snap sneaky pictures of him because of his striking resemblance - to ED SHEERAN. Brandon Geisha is almost a dead ringer for the 29-year-old British pop star, best
POLICE are investigating after a fox was reportedly killed in the Lake District. A Cumbria Constabulary spokesman said the incident was said to have occurred on Glenridding Common. Police have now launched an investigation. The constabulary
As Sky One series There’s Something About Movies returns for a third series, Danielle de Wolfe chats to host Alan Carr and its stars to find out more. “I’ve come as a deckchair,” declares comedian Alan Carr triumphantly. It’s exactly the kind
THE University of Cumbria has welcomed its first students to a new fast-track detective development programme. The 19 new officers at Sussex Police are among the first nationally to undertake the intensive two-year Detective Constable Degree Holder
A HISTORIC building in Cumbria has been deemed to be ‘at risk’. Appleby Moot Hall, which is located in the centre of the town, has been added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. The register lists buildings at risk of being lost
