1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (171+ words) Discover the amazing world of biofluorescence at Brantwood News & Star As the nights begin to draw in, visitors to Brantwood are being invited to discover a hidden side of the natural world during two special biofluorescent night walks on Sunday,…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (286+ words) The Penrith May Day 2026 winning entry by Phil Newport was captured as the teddy bear zipline got into action (Image: Phil Newport) A joyful moment of community celebration has been captured through a camera lens. The winning shot was taken…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (173+ words) Appleby Horse Fair has once again drawn thousands of visitors to the Eden Valley, as one of Europe’s largest traditional gatherings of gypsy and traveller communities returned for 2026. The Appleby Horse Fair Multi-Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group said preparations had focused…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (325+ words) Vikings are set to return to Kirkby Stephen as part of a weekend history festival next month. The town will host the Loki Festival on May 9 and 10, which organisers say will bring "Viking warriors, ancient legends and hands-on history to…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (459+ words) Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal. Described as a “true pioneer” of wildlife film-making, Allan was a principal cameraman on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet,…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (383+ words) A FAMILY'S much loved chestnut tree has returned to its roots in a Whitehaven park after 15 years. With the support of Cumberland Council officers, the Hutchinson family has planted a chestnut tree they affectionally named Conk, in Castle Park, exactly…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (218+ words) WE live in a beautiful part of the country with picture-perfect sights at every turn, from the calm vistas of the Solway and Irish Sea to the drama of the Lakeland fells and the moody north Pennines. Our camera club…...