Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960. A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet from one of his mother’s coats and a Ping-Pong ball cut in half, according to ...

Ashton Berkhauer, energy expert at MoneySuperMarket, comments on the news today that the energy price cap will fall to £1,720.

Two new parish councillors have been elected in Seascale following a by-election. Jane Louise Coltman and Zoe O'Hanlon were both elected to the parish council as independents after the election, which ...

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

With its epic scenery and incredible views, the Lake District was sure to star on a list of the UK’s best valley walks. New research by outdoor experts has revealed the top ten best routes in the ...

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July, Ofgem has confirmed. The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator’s new price cap – which sets the limit on how much firms ...

Energy bills will fall by xxx, as Ofgem announced a decrease to the energy price cap, but prices are still 65 per cent higher than five years ago ...

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “emboldening Hamas”, after the British Prime Minister joined the leaders of France and Canada in calling for a halt to Israel’s military offensive ...

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. Once a dog has been assessed by the animal care team, they can be advertised for ...

Multiple people on board a private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood are dead, authorities said. Assistant ...

A “very rare” love triangle involving three ospreys is being captured on a livestream camera for what is thought to be the ...

A new access ramp at Maryport Activity Centre has been opened up for use by Maryport Rescue. The rescue team needed easier access to the River Ellen during specific tidal conditions, so Cumberland ...