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JD Vance visits Vatican after papal rebuke over Trump’s migrant crackdown
US vice president JD Vance has met the Vatican’s number two official after a papal rebuke of the Trump administration’s ...
Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ with JD Vance over migrants and prisoners
Francis and Mr Vance have tangled over migration and the Trump administration’s plans to deport migrants en masse. Francis has made caring for migrants a hallmark of his papacy and his progressive ...
Cumbria public consultation on new elected Mayor ends
A PUBLIC consultation into the future of Cumbria’s democratic makeup has ended. The consultation was launched to gather the views of Cumbrians over the plans to have a directly elected mayor of the ...
Man on first date admits dangerous driving in A1 crash with five police cars
Magistrates were told that a woman in the car with Mazyar Azarbonyad was on her first date with him and he was taking her home.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, say Palestinians
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in the past 48 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry said, as Israeli troops increase attacks to pressure Hamas to release its hostages and disarm.
Teaching union votes to ballot for action if pay offer not fully funded
The NASUWT could be ‘left with no choice’ but to ballot members if the Government does not fully fund a pay award, a union chief says.
Police ask residents in Whitehaven to complete survey
CUMBRIA Police are asking residents in a West Cumbrian town to take part in a survey. Officers are asking people living in Whitehaven to take part in a PACT Survey. These help the police to determine ...
The Bluebells to perform at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle
The Bluebells will be performing at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle on Thursday, September 25. The band is known for their hits 'I'm Falling in Love' and 'Young at Heart.' Tickets cost £20 and are ...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta vows to keep Liverpool waiting for title
Liverpool will claim the title with five matches remaining if Arsenal lose against Ipswich at Portman Road and they see off Leicester on Sunday.
Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven to host Andre Rieu screening
The world-renowned singer's top performances will be shown on screen at Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven to mark the occasion. This comes as Rieu celebrates his 75th birthday. Tickets cost between £12 ...
Maryport driver found passed out at the wheel had taken cocaine
A DRIVER who was found passed out at the wheel after taking cocaine had become addicted to the drug, a court heard.
Fairyhouse rescheduled for Tuesday
Saturday’s cancelled meeting at Fairyhouse has been rescheduled for Tuesday. The first day of the three-day Easter meeting had to be called off due to standing water on the track, but officials have ...