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An E10 petrol pump at a Petrol Station in Kettering. A cleaner form of petrol is being introduced at filling stations across Britain from Wednesday. E10 petrol, which is made with up to 10% bioethanol - a type of renewable fuel - will be the standard offering at forecourts as part of Government plans to cut carbon emissions. Picture date: Wednesday September 1, 2021. Joe Giddens/PA

Scotland has adequate petrol supply for 'normal demand', says Swinney

Scotland has enough petrol to meet normal purchasing patterns, John Swinney has said, though a spike in demand could lead to pumps running out quickly.

27 Sept

Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens

The goal of Gateway to Galloway is to be tourism focal point for visitors which will showcase things to do and experience in Stranraer and the Galloway area.

2 Jul

When will high street chain H&M close its Carlisle store?

The news comes just weeks after Debenhams closed its doors as the company ceased high street trading.

24 May

Carlisle Debenhams closes its doors for the final time

More than 1200 chain stores closed in Scotland last year

Cockermouth man quoted half a million pounds for BT’s 'affordable broadband'

Hospitality businesses fear the worst in the wake of 'rule of six' introduction

The Cumbrian high street that's 100% full

High street struggles: Empty shops on the rise in ITV Border region

Stop 'misleading' offers and 'dodgy discounts', supermarkets told

North West fishing communities in 'crisis'

Cumbrian pub calculates carbon footprint of each dish

Nicola Sturgeon kicks off Wigtown Book Festival

Cooking up rubbish

Wheelchair user was 'left on the train for 20 minutes'