The opening of HS2 will be delayed beyond the planned date of 2033, the Government will confirm. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to tell Parliament on Wednesday afternoon there is “no ...

The electricals retailer reported a better-than-expected 32 rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £45 million for the year to March 31.

Uncertainty roiled the region and residents of Tehran fled their homes in droves on the sixth day of Israel’s air campaign aimed at Iran’s military and nuclear programme. Israel acknowledged the ...

Crews were called after an emergency beacon was set off in Maryport Marina. Whitehaven Coastguard and Maryport Rescue were at the scene after being alerted by the activation of the beacon. Beacons are ...

A PROJECT to build a new Cumberland Sports Village has taken a significant step forward with new plans revealed for the Workington site.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.4 in May from 3.5 in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.