Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

Police in Windermere seized two cars from two colleagues within hours after discovering both drivers held only provisional licences.

If the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could begin in the next few months and construction of homes could start in around a year.

The MP for Barrow and Furness is opposing plans to permanently suspend Level Three care at Furness General Hospital.

Minnie Hauk can be expected to swoop on yet more prey to claim York’s Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks. Aidan O’Brien’s daughter of Frankel has proved tough as teak this season and took her winning run ...

The most recent Home Office data showed there were 32,345 asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels at the end of March. This was down 15% from the end of December, when the total was ...

Inflation is the term used to describe the rising price of goods and services. The inflation rate refers to how quickly prices are going up. July’s inflation rate of 3.8% means if an item cost £100 a ...

They highlighted eight foods not included on the list for mandatory allergy labelling which are regularly involved in cases of anaphylaxis.

It’s still advantage Furness in the battle for the Cumbria League’s Premier Division title. They were comfortable winners against Wigton on Saturday, although nearest rivals Keswick and Cockermouth ...

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters waving flags and holding banners have greeted one of the rap trio’s members as he arrived at court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O ...

Lady Iman heads a field 17 when she bid to become the first two-year-old in 18 years to win the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York on Friday. Ger Lyon’s youngster has dazzled throughout ...

An unusual symptom in the fingertips could mean that you have one of the deadliest cancers in the UK. Finger clubbing means there are certain changes in the shape of your fingers and fingernails. It ...