Russian aerial bombardment cuts power to one million homes in Ukraine
Mr Putin said that over the past two days Russia had fired 100 missiles and 466 drones at Ukraine, saying they were a ...
MPs urged not to get ‘bogged down’ in process of assisted dying Bill
Commons Leader Lucy Powell said the Government will work with MPs to make the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ‘operable’.
The blunders which allowed spy Daniel Khalife to avoid detection and escape jail
Daniel Khalife’s audacious escape from HMP Wandsworth in 2023 revealed significant problems with the prison system. But when the 23-year-old’s trial for spying charges began in October, a running ...
Taylor Swift tribute act to perform at Carlisle venue
The Taylor Swift Tribute by Katy Ellis is coming to the Old Fire Station in Carlisle on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Katy Ellis is the number one UK tribute to Taylor Swift.
Ex-England boss Chris Silverwood back in county cricket after returning to Essex
Former England coach Chris Silverwood will return to Essex as the county’s new director of cricket. The 49-year-old is due to take up his new role in mid-December, succeeding Anthony McGrath who ...
Carlisle Cathedral to host Advent Carol Service
CARLISLE Cathedral will be hosting a special Advent Carol Service this week. The Cathedral will be hosting its annual Advent Carol Service on Sunday, December 1. The service is set to take place at ...
Vet discusses chocolate, living outside, cold walks, cat collars
If your dog starts shivering that’s a sign that they’re too cold, and you should bring them into the warmth straight away. Even the fittest dogs can struggle in deep snow and icy conditions, so you ...
Gregg Wallace to step down from presenting BBC's MasterChef
Gregg Wallace will step away from presenting MasterChef while complaints made to the BBC about historical allegations of misconduct are investigated.
Christmas chocolate is toxic for pets warn PDSA vets
“Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits. The seriousness of chocolate poisoning depends on how much chocolate your ...
Daniel Khalife: From teenage soldier to Iranian spy
Daniel Khalife made headlines in September 2023 when he escaped from HMP Wandsworth where he was awaiting trial accused of spying for Iran. Here is a timeline of events leading up to his conviction.
Charities in ‘real danger’ due to employers’ national insurance rise, Tories say
Charities are in “real danger” following the Government’s plans to increase employers’ national insurance contributions, Tory MPs have argued. Shadow culture secretary Stuart Andrew said the ...
Jay Slater’s family turn off donations as ‘journey of grief’ continues
The family of teenager Jay Slater have turned off donations from a fundraising page set up after his disappearance in Tenerife, saying “our journey of trauma and grief will continue forever”. Mr ...