Nahla Summers is cycling thousands of miles around the UK and Ireland, on a stand up bike, to inspire others to undertake random acts of kindness.

Cyclist on 5,000 mile mission to spread kindness travels through region

A man from Keswick is walking alongside the A66 from Workington to Middlesbrough raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Keswick man takes on 'Route A66' to raise money for charity 

The oldest part of Tullie House museum in Carlisle has reopened to the public after the coronavirus pandemic forced the doors to close for almost six months.

Pre-Raphaelite exhibition kicks off at Tullie House museum 

Never before seen footage showing the transformation of Carlisle in the late 1980s has been released online. 

A trip down memory lane: Rare footage of Carlisle unearthed 

A farm in south Cumbria has found an unusual way to diversify their business, by letting guests bunk down with horses in their new self-catering accommodation. 

Neigh-cation: The hotel room that comes with its own horse 

This year's theme of Bring On The Light will feature a display of hearts and rainbows along the Promenade's Golden Mile, along with images of a further 48 Corona Heroes from hundreds of nominations across the UK.

Cumbrian 'Corona Hero' features in Blackpool Illumination display

The 14-week-old Cockapoo fell from Surprise View, in the Borrowdale Valley. 

Cockapoo puppy rescued after falling 25 metres in Borrowdale

The sketches - by the famous guidebook author and illustrator - depict some of the most loved Lake District landscapes including Pillar Rock and High Crag.

Collection of Alfred Wainwright's original sketches go to auction

Jordan Mossom hopes his series of photographs will help raise awareness of the condition for a wider audience

The photographer documenting life with a muscle wasting disease

Toby's goal since he was four is to become a principal ballet dancer at the Royal Opera House. And now, he's a step closer to fulfilling that dream after receiving an acceptance letter to study at the Royal Ballet School in London.

How a Penrith dancer pirouetted his way into a prestigious ballet school

 Last year a project examined the remains of beached vessels that sit on the shoreline of the bay.

Why archaeologists are studying Kirkcudbright's shipwrecks

Spanning the River Tweed, the structure was built in 1820 and was a major transport link between England and Scotland for two centuries.

Union Chain Bridge restoration work gets £250k grant

Chris Brannigan is raising money, by journeying the 700-mile trek from Lands End to Edinburgh, for a pioneering treatment for his daughter who has a rare genetic condition.

Barefoot solider passes through the Scottish Borders

One of Dumfries and Galloway's best known museums has reopened after having to shut down because of coronavirus restrictions. 

Devil's Porridge Museum reopens to the public on historic day

Huge crowds always turn out to see the horseback procession but for 2020 they're having to watch from the comfort of their own homes as organisers have set up a virtual event showcasing the very best of previous years' celebrations.

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