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Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031
The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.
5 players to watch as the Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush
Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship – the final major of the year – and there are a number of intriguing plot lines. Here the PA news agency looks at some of the players who are likely to be ...
The Open at Royal Portrush: Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland
Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.
Lake District: Grade II listed farmhouse and barn conversion
A Grade II listed farmhouse with a ‘peaceful’ position in the heart of the Lake District has joined the market for over one-and-a-half million pounds. This ‘delightful’ home is nestled in the village ...
Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points
Royal Portrush will host the 153rd Open Championship for only the third time in its history. Six years ago Irishman Shane Lowry made his major breakthrough, a popular winner once home favourite Rory ...
Lake District: Ravenglass station hit with planned power cut
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Company have been informed by Electricity North West that there will be a planned power cut affecting Ravenglass station on Monday July 14. The station will be without ...
Lake District swimmer says new parking rules exclude nearby locals
A wild swimmer from south Cumbria says new parking restrictions introduced by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) are penalising locals who live just outside the boundary.
Work underway on United Utilities scheme to improve water
Work has begun on a £2 million scheme to improve water quality. United Utilities is delivering the scheme across three sites in West Cumbria—Arlecdon, Deanscales, and Threapland. The project includes ...
Bells of Lazonby bakery appoints new managing director
A new managing director has been appointed at a family-owned bakery. Rob Keeping will take up the role at Bells of Lazonby, based in Cumbria, in September, bringing with him more than a decade of ...
A look at Cumbria's love of board games on World Chess Day
Most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of the game. Chess is one of the ...
New booking system for free school holiday activities
A new booking system has been launched for free holiday activities. Cumberland Council has rolled out a new booking system for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme ahead of the school ...
Carlisle man jailed for contempt after insulting victims in court
A CARLISLE Crown Court judge has jailed an ill-mannered defendant who verbally abused his victim moments after he was released from the dock.