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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 ...
Wigton Round Table donate 100 Easter eggs to foodbank
A GROUP of lads from Wigton have donated 100 easter eggs to Wigton Foodbank at the Cornerstone Methodist Church. The group are part of Wigton Round Table 394, a social group for men aged between 18 ...
Man who admitted A1 police pursuit crash charge drove to work two days later
Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, was taking a woman out for a first date when the crash took place near the Denton roundabout on April 9.
Welsh raider Haiti Couleurs heads Irish National betting
Brian O’Keeffe, spokesperson for the sponsors, added: “The betting for the Boylesports Irish Grand National is as temperamental as the weather at the moment and while Haiti Couleurs looks set to head ...
Vandalised church hides graffiti with plants to host wedding
Lancashire Constabulary said officers were called to a report of criminal damage to the church building and a number of gravestones in Leyland.
Asda issues recall for Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices
Asda has issued a recall of its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices due to possibly containing undeclared ingredients ...
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 ...
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.
Russia says it has taken another village from Ukrainian forces in Kursk region
The Units of the North military group has liberated the village of Oleshnya, according to the Defence Ministry.
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 ...
Florence Arts Centre in Egremont to host pastel class
Florence Arts Centre will be hosting a pastel class for beginners. The event will take place on Saturday, May 3, between 11am and 1pm. Tickets cost £36 and are available on the Florence Arts Centre ...